Job Description

Summary
Responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and supporting the operation of dairy systems and equipment at Central Maryland Research and Education Center (CMREC). Providing hands-on maintenance and repair for systems and equipment designed for animal handling and housing, milking, manure handling, and feed storage and preparation. Provide routine inspection and maintenance of vehicles, skid steers, tractors and other equipment. Conduct routine maintenance of buildings, roads, fences, and other infrastructure at the facility. Coordinate services with Research Facilities Management Office when needed. Coordinate major work with contractors and/or vendors for support systems including HVAC, plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, potable water, wastewater, and irrigation. This position works directly with facilities operations team and other managers at the facility.



Physical Demands:

Lift and transport agricultural supplies, tools and equipment Climb and perform extensive standing and walking. Wear and work in personal protective equipment. Work in extreme weather conditions. On-call, emergency after hours, weekends, and holidays may be required


Preferred Qualifications:



An extensive knowledge of dairy systems, electronics, and mechanics. Carpentry skills to perform routine building maintenance and repair. Familiar with operation of large equipment, including skid steer, backhoe and tractors. Ability to fabricate and modify parts using acetylene torch, arc and Mig-welder, and plasma cutter. Competent in computer usage.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.



Experience: Three (3) years of housekeeping, facilities, operations, construction, or maintenance experience. One (1) year of experience leading or supervising professional staff.



Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.Knowledge of building systems. Knowledge of building operations requirements. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.

Additional Job Details
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.Knowledge of building systems. Knowledge of building operations requirements. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, and a list of three (3) professional references (including name, mailing address, telephone number and email address)

Best Consideration Date: NA

Posting Close Date: 12/11/2025

Open Until Filled: NA

Job Risks
Medical Clearance for Driving a Vehicle (ex Commercial Drivers License), Respiratory Protection
Financial Disclosure Required
No
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Department
AGNR-AES-CMREC-Forage Research Facility
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$53,940 - $156,415
Benefits Summary
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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.

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