Job Summary
Towson University (TU) is one of the nation's top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls more than 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.
The Dining Services Mechanic works under general direction and performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks including diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing, electrical and mechanical components of commercial food service equipment. A typical workday is Mon-Fri, 7am-3:30pm.
This is an essential position required for kitchen emergencies, and other campus emergencies, additional hours will be required as needed.
Responsibilities and Duties

• In coordination with Towson University Facilities Management and Towson University Dining Services: oil, clean, adjust, overhaul and repair of commercial cooking and ware wash equipment.
• Use test equipment and instruments to locate and diagnose malfunctions in ovens, steamers, ranges, dish machines, fryers, and other kitchen equipment.
• Perform major overhaul and repair work that involves disassembly and inspection of parts, replacement of defective or worn parts, reassembly of equipment, instruments and/or controls, and testing equipment to ensure that it is functioning properly.
• Perform a variety of preventative maintenance functions on food service equipment and maintain proper records.
• Assist Campus Facilities Management personnel as needed for campus emergencies and other special circumstances.
• Work all sporting events as needed and required.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five or more years of related work experience in the trade.
• Five years of related maintenance experience and thorough knowledge of legal requirements and safety codes related to the installation and operation of refrigeration systems.
• Candidate must possess a valid MD driver's license with no more than 5 points.
• CFESA Master certification.
• Must have extensive electrical, plumbing, gas, steam, and basic knowledge of electronics.
• Must be able to read Schematics of all styles.

Salary and Benefits
$46,407 annually and full University benefits that includes annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here . TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here .
This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application.
The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.