Lead Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Lead Maintenance Technician 

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Walker Avenue Apartments, University of Maryland Baltimore County

Compensation: $27.00-$30.00 per hour and comprehensive benefits package

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for all aspects of facility maintenance, renovation, and repair. The Maintenance Technician serves on-call rotation for maintenance emergencies; 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with property turnaround periods, “turn”, related tasks such as vendor escort and performance evaluation, cleaning vacant spaces, basic repairs.
• Assist with on-going and preventative maintenance tasks, including but not limited to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliances, furniture, and maintenance equipment.
• Assist with bi-monthly inspections and maintenance of HVAC, Fire Safety, and other equipment as required by system manufacturers and local, state and federal laws
• Perform damage inspections when units are vacated.
• Maintain light fixtures through bulb and ballast replacement and cleaning
• In the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Technician, supervise and assist in monitoring the performance of custodian(s), vendors, and student maintenance staff (CMAs).
• Take the lead on work order completion as directed by supervisor.
• Respond quickly and courteously to resident requests for service and take appropriate action to complete the request or communicate to appropriate personnel.
• Assist with trash removal (may include parking lots).
• Assist with after-hours duty rotation (includes carrying a duty cell phone) seven days per week, including weekends and holidays. Must be able to respond to the site within 30 minutes when on-call.
• May be asked to assist at local COCM sites other than UMBC.
• Attend and pass all assigned training, including electronic/web-based coursework.
• Attend staff development functions and contribute positively to the team atmosphere
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and management

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 essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 3-5 years of experience relating to: plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance, and gas water heater repair preferred.  
• CFC (Universal) Certification and EPA 608 Certification preferred.
• Must be proficient with the use of hand and power tools. 
• Must have troubleshooting and diagnostic skills and experience.
• Must be a team player; we all must work together as we strive to provide the best service possible for our residents & customers
• Ability to move and lift/move up to 50lbs and navigate up and down stairs.

Work Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Some nights, weekends, and overtime hours are required. On-Call duty rotation schedule will be established by the maintenance supervisor on a monthly basis, as necessary, based on current staff size.

Work Environment

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. May drive a property vehicle as needed when performing work related tasks.  

Physical Demands

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 includes 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.