We need dedicated team members to join us to keep the construction, operations, maintenance and infrastructure of the UMBC campus running smoothly so our students, faculty and staff can continue our mission of striving for excellence. Our staff maintains 70 university buildings on 512 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.
Join our team of dedicated skills trades staff members!
Position Overview:
Facilities Management at UMBC is seeking a MT Mechanical Trades Chief II to function as a leader of a large team involved in mechanical trades work.
Why Work at UMBC?
UMBC offers reliable hours in a stable work environment.
Facilities Management provides free uniforms and shoes for skilled trades positions. Tools are provided for use on the job as well as a UMBC owned vehicle to travel to worksites on campus. UMBC also assists with keeping trades licenses current and obtaining needed training.
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $53,081and full time regular positions offer 11 days of vacation, 15 sick days, 15 holidays including winter break and spring break, as well as 3 personal days. Tuition remission benefits are available immediately for employees.
We offer a generous benefits package including pension plan, health insurance, on-site day care center and much more. See more details about our benefits below.
Assists higher-level supervisors in administrative tasks such as scheduling, occupational safety, security and other workplace standards
Performs journey-level work in the assigned trade; troubleshoots problems and performs maintenance and repairs
Supervises and trains assigned personnel; assigns specific tasks and evaluates results
Participates in performance evaluations and recommends areas for individual training and development
Inspects completed job assignments for adherence to trade standards
Prepares estimates of time, labor and materials; prepares bills of materials; ensures that assigned projects adhere to time and cost estimates; monitors work on site and notifies supervisor of problems, scheduling or deadline issues
Prepares requisitions and obtains materials needed to complete assigned projects; ensures cost effective use of materials allocated
Prepares a variety of special and recurring reports reflecting daily operations and project status
Operates standard equipment including power and hand tools
Ensures operational readiness and safety of work areas, tools and equipment; conducts routine inspections; performs routine repairs and maintenance on equipment and tools
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Six years progressively responsible experience in the trade(s) where assigned to include at least two years in a lead or supervisory capacity
Valid Maryland Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications:
Journeyman's License
10 years of experience in Pipefitting
Welding certification
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Upload a resume.
Closing Date:
September 26, 2023
Benefits:
UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.
Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions: • 11 Days of Annual Leave (increases with years of service) • 15 Days of Sick Leave • 15 Holidays • 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission: • Available immediately for employees • 8 credit hours per semester • Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits: • Life and disability insurance • Pension plan • Supplemental retirement plans • Professional development opportunities • Wellness opportunities
Salary:
Pay Range 13 (starting at $53,081) based on the University System of Maryland Pay Program
Hours:
Full-time
Type:
Regular
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Equal Opportunity Statement:
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Work Authorization:
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. UMBC emphasizes science, engineering, information technology, human services and public policy at the graduate level. UMBC contributes to the economic development of the State and the region through entrepreneurial initiatives, workforce training, K-16 partnerships, and technology commercialization in collaboration with public agencies and the corporate community. UMBC is dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility and lifelong learning.
