Maintenance Technician - Morgan State University

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Reports To: Assistant Director of Facilities

Location: Morgan State University – Thurgood Marshall Hall & Legacy Hall

Compensation: $25.00-$27.00 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Facilities, the Maintenance Technician is a full-time (40 hours per week), essential position that may require overtime as needed. This role works closely with other maintenance staff to support daily maintenance operations and is responsible for completing work orders and assigned projects in a timely and efficient manner. The Maintenance Technician also participates in an on-call rotation to respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies. During on-call rotation, the employee must remain within a 30-minute response radius and be available to respond within the required timeframe. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Responds to all maintenance requests/calls within a reasonable timeframe.
• Leads and ensures completion of maintenance staff’s daily responsibilities. 
• Identifies facilities deficiencies and recommends remedies.
• Participate in the after-hours on-call response rotation.
• Works mandatory overtime as needed.
• Provides escorts to contractors on-site.
• Assists with room set-ups and furniture movement.
• Performs inspections and makes necessary repairs when units are vacated.
• Conducts daily general inspections of the assigned building(s) and reports findings to the Assistant Director of Facilities.
• Performs preventative maintenance assignments on time.
• Submits requests for proper material/supplies to complete repairs.
• Consult with the Assistant Director of Facilities daily on the progress and impending issues.
• Displays knowledge, skills, and quality workmanship always.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 
• 3-5 years of general maintenance experience 
• PTAC and AC maintenance experience preferred.
• Must have an EPA Certification for HVAC Systems, Universal Certificate preferred.
• Must be proficient with the use of hand and power tools. 
• Must have troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. 
• Must be a team player, we all must work together as we strive to provide the best service possible for our residents & customers.
• Must have reliable transportation. 
• Must be able to participate in an after-hours on-call duty rotation and respond to Morgan State University campus within 30 minutes.
• Ability to move and lift to 50lbs and navigate up and down stairs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is mid-to-high paced. The noise level is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

This is not an employment contract.

Competitive benefits package, including health benefits, dental benefits, vision coverage, and 401K.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact COCM Recruitment from our website. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

To provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM) will be based on qualifications, and abilities. COCM does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.