Facilities Management

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!

Under general supervision, this position performs semi-skilled electrical maintenance tasks, specifically concentrating on low-level electrical work such as changing light bulbs, replacing ballasts, troubleshooting minor electrical malfunctions, and other associated tasks.  This position plays a critical role in ensuring proper light functionality throughout campus buildings and facilities.

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 $44,053 and full time regular positions offer 14 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.

UMBC has been recognized 15 years in a row as a Great College to Work for.

• Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance of electrical lighting systems, ensuring proper operation of fixtures, ballasts, and bulbs.
• Troubleshoots and replaces defective lighting components, including ballasts, sockets, and LED drivers, ensuring compliance with electrical codes.
• Maintains accurate records of repairs, maintenance activities, and parts used in work orders.
• Ensures compliance with safety protocols, including proper handling and disposal of electrical waste and hazardous materials.
• Provides guidance and instruction to maintenance assistants and ensures adherence to established maintenance schedules.
• Performs other maintenance-related duties as assigned, including minor repairs to facility infrastructure such as doors, locks, and fixtures.

• Three years related work experience 
• Class "C" driver's license valid in the State of Maryland

• High School Diploma
• Electrical Safety Training (NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace)

A background check will be required.

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UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.

Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:

• 14 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

Pay Range 07 (minimum: $44,053 maximum: $70,368) based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program.

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.  Opportunities for shift differential, on-call, and overtime pay may be available. 

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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.