Position Summary

Located 45 minutes from the Nation’s Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America’s top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.

**This position is open to Internal CSMD Candidates only.

Under the general supervision of the Facilities Management Superintendent, the Maintenance Specialist III performs a variety of maintenance, repairs, installations, and restoration functions on facilities, equipment and systems throughout the campus; including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting and preventative maintenance. The incumbent may help mentor, counsel and assist lower-level maintenance employees within the department ensuring workers adhere to all safety standards, policies, and procedures. This position is journey level and requires previous training, experience, application of job concepts, and specific skills. The incumbent performs work with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the College's staff and students. The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.

This position is open until filled. The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Performs a variety of carpentry/construction-related functions, such as building maintenance, repairing and/or installing cabinets, shelving, furniture, windows, and doors.

Constructs or repairs drywall, cabinets, furniture, trim and other finish carpentry items.

Performs repairs to different types of flooring, walls and ceilings

Performs code acceptable plumbing installation and repairs to include: piping, fixtures, flush valves, temperature control valves, shower valves, drains and other equipment.

Performs regular inspections and maintenance of assigned areas, such as eye wash and shower stations, fire extinguishers, roofs, roof drains and gutters.

Performs basic electrical, electrical inspections and repairs such as, but not limited to; light switches, outlets, light bulbs, ballast replacement, outside lighting, exit lights, emergency lighting testing, switchgear testing, generator testing and assisting electrician in electrical projects.

Makes roof repairs to a wide variety of roof types to include: membrane patching, shingle replacement, caulking, flashing, gutters and sealing.

Perform basic maintenance and repairs to HVAC equipment such as, but not limited to; filter replacement, belt replacement, condenser cleaning, condensation leaks and assisting HVAC technician.

Conducts periodic walkthrough of buildings to ensure work standards and premises are in good working order.

Ensures work is completed and meets CSM standards.

Updates and informs management of any issues, and performs corrective action as appropriate

Maintains inventory control of maintenance supplies.

Oversees the inspection of backflow preventer valves and other potable water protection devices.

Oversees the inspection of fire extinguishers and other life safety equipment in accordance with applicable code requirements.

Operates tractors, lifts and other equipment to perform maintenance work in a safe manner.

Determines appropriate tool for the task at hand and keeps tools/equipment in safe, sharp, and optimum working condition.

Assists other departments and skill crafts areas as required to ensure continuance of overall facilities operations

Performs a variety of administrative duties, such as recording, updating and maintaining maintenance logs, reviewing, updating, and closing work orders.

Additional Duties:

Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Education and Training

High school diploma or equivalent to, Vocational traits education or five years on site training working under journeyman tradesman.

Five (5) years of general construction and building maintenance on commercial buildings.

Four (4) years of general carpentry and millwork.

Four (4) years of general plumbing.

Three (3) years of general electrical knowledge, maintenance and electrical testing.

Two (2) years of general HVAC knowledge and maintenance.

Two (2) years of Journeyman level experience.

General computer knowledge of Word, XL, Outlook and Facilities work order system.

General knowledge to read blueprints and spec sheets. Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of proper building alteration/repair procedures, proper maintenance of flooring materials, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens, furniture and casework, etc.

Qualification or ability to obtain certification to inspect backflow prevention devices.

Knowledge on reading blueprints/technical drawings and interpret specifications.

Knowledge of applicable codes regarding life safety issues.

Familiarity with the basics of computer aided design programs.

Knowledge of the care and operation of tractors and other small engine operated equipment.

Maintain a valid Maryland driver’s license and maintain insurability under the college vehicle liability insurance plan.

Ability to safely work off ladders and platforms and ability to lift 100 lbs.

Thorough knowledge of the safe use and care of common hand/power tools, safety requirements and electrical codes.

Proper use and care of personnel lifting equipment.

Physical Requirements:

The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The ability to use, fingers, hands, arms, legs, feet to perform day-to-day tasks.