Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: The Department of Residential Facilities is responsible for the maintenance and housekeeping services for the College Park Campus' 70+ residence halls, Greek chapter houses, and recreational facilities encompassing over 2.7 million square feet. The department employs over 300 exempt, non-exempt and student staff. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Multi Trades Chief III position will serve as a working foreperson for the Facilities Maintenance operations in one of the residential areas. Community maintenance staff are responsible for corrective repairs, preventative maintenance work, and small-scale projects in the residence halls. Community Maintenance is part of a larger Facilities Maintenance unit and is responsible for approximately 30,000 service requests annually. As a working foreperson, the incumbent may be tasked with performing identical tasks assigned to front-line Community Maintenance staff. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The incumbent will be required to work from ladders or scaffolding; to work in, on, around, over, and under fixed equipment and machinery; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 70 lbs. Position requires the following physical activities: kneeling, stooping, climbing, walking, lifting, and performing tasks at various heights. Will work in hazardous or irritating environments, un-air conditioned spaces and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment. This position may require the incumbent to exercise sustained physical activity in demonstrating or assisting in completing a relatively wide range of maintenance tasks. The incumbent will be required to drive a state vehicle to inspect work, and may be required to shovel snow and handle snow-moving equipment (snowblowers, plows) as part of essential responsibilities. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of general building renovation trades is preferred. Carpentry tasks include repairing and refinishing wood furniture and benches, with a preference for drywall and painting. Framing with metal materials and drywall, along with the installation and repair of doors, drop ceilings, and ceramic tile, is also preferred. A strong background in plumbing is preferred, along with the ability to assist with all aspects of small-scale renovations.
Experience
in a residential, hospital, hotel, University, or other related environment designed. License/Certifications: N/A Minimum
Qualifications
EDUCATION: High school/GED EXPERIENCE: Six years progressively responsible experience in the trade(s) where assigned to include at least two years in a lead or supervisory capacity. OTHER: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in the methods and techniques of the trade(s) where assigned; of the OSHA regulations related to the trade(s) area. Thorough knowledge of and skill in the practical application of electronics, hydraulics, and mechanics as used in maintenance work; of basic mathematics including area, volume, weights and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions; of the care and storage of equipment and supplies used in the area where assigned. General knowledge of the principles of supervision in the maintenance trades. Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the trade(s) where assigned. Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, schematics, drawings, and specifications; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to lead and train skilled and unskilled employees in assigned trade(s) work; to prepare summaries and reports; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work from ladders and scaffolding; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment. OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland may be required. Employees in this job class may be required to be trained to work with asbestos. Employees in this job class assigned to work with equipment containing CFC refrigerants must achieve and maintain valid certification in accordance with federal law. Additional Job Details Preferences: Knowledge of general building renovation trades is preferred. Carpentry tasks include repairing and refinishing wood furniture and benches, with a preference for drywall and painting. Framing with metal materials and drywall, along with the installation and repair of doors, drop ceilings, and ceramic tile, is also preferred. A strong background in plumbing is preferred, along with the ability to assist with all aspects of small-scale renovations.
Experience
in a residential, hospital, hotel, University, or other related environment designed. Required Application Materials: NA Best Consideration Date: N/A Posting Close Date: August 26, 2026 Open Until Filled: No CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position requires an onsite presence. Position is eligible to work a flexible schedule of five 8 hour days, 7:30am - 4:00pm (Monday - Friday) or four 10 hour days, 7:30am - 6:00 pm with varied days off. Some evening and weekend work may be required. The position is an essential employee related to catastrophic, weather or other emergencies and may be required to come to work, including overtime, when the University is closed to perform general maintenance/ clean up tasks as needed. Other duties assigned. Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position Financial Disclosure Required No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website. Department VPSA-Res Facilities-Comm Maint Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular Salary Range $53,081.00 - $63,697.00
Benefits
Summary For more information on Regular Nonexempt benefits, select this link. Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed. Employment Eligibility The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment. EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy. Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O*Net Online Search Firm Managed Recruitment There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm. Please visit the link below to see these available opportunities: Search Firm Managed Vacancies The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus. EEO Statement The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy. Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice Resources Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O*Net Online The University works hard to make its websites accessible to any and all users. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at one of the below options: Email: jobs@umd.edu Phone: 301.405.7575 Maryland Relay: Dial 711 This contact information cannot be used to inquire about application status. There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm. Please visit the link below to see these available opportunities: Search Firm Managed Opportunities