Maintenance Mechanic Sr

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivating the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivating the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.
The Senior Maintenance Mechanic performs semi-skilled general maintenance and/or preventive maintenance work, requiring the application of general knowledge of maintenance and repair techniques, materials, tools and equipment. May work independently on assigned shift. The Standard Workday is Monday-Friday, 7am-330pm with weekends on a rotation. This position is an essential position.

• Daily inspection of all building components and building equipment in all building within the assigned areas. Performs comprehensive preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and structural components of buildings and equipment. Responds to all related request and troubleshoots problems. Assists area maintenance mechanics on tasks as required.
• Inspects mechanical and structural components; ensures operational readiness and safety of related equipment and determines repairs. Makes necessary repairs to all building components and systems and obtains assistance from senior personnel when necessary.
• Prepares recurring reports reflecting daily operations and project status. Completes and updates logs, charts and service manuals. Prepares estimates of time and material required on assigned tasks. Reports deficiencies and safety problems to senior personnel.
• Ensures adequate supplies, materials and equipment are maintained in assigned areas. Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the area where assigned. Clean work area upon completion of assignment.
• Assists journey level trades personnel in skilled maintenance and repair work; assists in new construction and renovations work.
• Serves in other maintenance areas performing maintenance duties as required, or during vacations, weekends or emergencies.

• Four years related work experience, three years of which must have been in the trade area where assigned.

$45,375 annually and full University benefits that includes annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. Applicants with TU or USM service may receive salary credit. When applicable, a 2.5% increase may be added to the annual salary, pending successful completion of the initial six-month probationary period, for this position.

Organization: Operations Primary

Location:

Main Campus Job Posting: Aug 10, 2026