MT Maintenance Aide , MT Maintenance Aide II, or MT Maintenance Mechanic

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is seeking a qualified maintenance professional to join the HVAC Ship in the Department of Operations & Maintenance. The position will be filled at the level of Maintenance Aide I, Maintenance Aide II, or Maintenance Mechanic, based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. The incumbent of this position will support the HVAC shop in performing preventive maintenance and other duties across campus.

Experience and/or education in HVAC trade is preferred.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension), effective on your date of hire. Non-exempt regular staff receive a generous paid leave package that starts with 11 days of vacation accrued per year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave days, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service;

comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

MT Maintenance Aide I:

• Functions as an unskilled helper to maintenance mechanics, trades personnel, and/or stationary engineers in performing maintenance and repair work.
• Inspects building components and equipment according to prescribed schedules and instructions.
• Assists in preparing interior and exterior walls, ceilings, floors, and other building surfaces by washing, brushing, sanding, and scraping; assists in applying paint, varnishes, stains, water‑proofing agents and other protectives.
• Performs simple repairs and maintenance such as changing filters and light bulbs, cleaning sewer lines and traps, oiling and lubricating equipment, or cleaning maintenance and construction work areas.
• Assists in maintaining grounds, roads and walkways. Patches or caulks cracks in walkways, road surfaces, or interior or exterior building surfaces.
• Performs snow and ice removal from assigned areas using hand and power snow removal equipment. Spreads salt, sand, and de‑icers to prevent slipping.
• Completes simple reports reflecting status of assigned maintenance projects.
• Operates and maintains tools and equipment. Cleans work area upon completion of project.

MT Maintenance Aide II:

• Performs minor repairs and maintenance in trade where assigned. Performs routine preventive maintenance according to established schedules and instructions.
• Assists maintenance mechanics and journey level trades personnel with assigned projects and work orders.
• Inspects and repairs standard machinery and mechanical equipment using simple hand and power tools and precision‑measuring and testing instruments.
• Completes routine reports reflecting the status of assigned maintenance projects.
• Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the trade where assigned. Cleans work area upon completion of assignments.
• Performs removal of snow and ice from assigned areas using hand and power snow removal equipment. Spreads salt, sand, and de‑icers to prevent slipping.

MT Maintenance Mechanic:

• Conducts scheduled and unscheduled inspections of buildings and equipment. Performs required routine preventive maintenance and repair activities.
• Performs routine and emergency repairs including correcting minor electrical malfunctions, repairing basic plumbing fixtures, pipes and fittings, repairing and replacing light fixtures, repairing doors and locks, changing filters, belts, and hoses.
• Assists in the preparation of various building components and systems for trades units and/or contractors; disassembles and installs equipment and fixtures.
• Repairs equipment such as power tools, vacuum cleaners, buffers, fans, washing machines and dryers. Performs minor repairs to air‑conditioning units and motors.
• Assists journey level trades personnel in skilled maintenance and repair work; assists in…