Building Maintenance Engineer (Building Systems Chief) (Sign-on Bonus)

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retirement plan (pension)

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Maryland, Baltimore invites applications for Building Maintenance Engineer (Building Systems Chief) to oversee campus HVAC operations after hours under limited supervision. UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package, a sign-on bonus of $5,000, and a salary range of $65,000–$67,000 per year.

The role requires extensive knowledge of HVAC, safety compliance, and emergency response; the successful candidate will manage on-call staff, perform inspections, and respond to outages under a

Qualifications

• Six years of progressively responsible experience in the trade.
• At least two years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Ability to work at heights up to 35 feet and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, refrigeration, and electrical trades.
• Able to read and interpret manufacturers' recommendations and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Monitors HVAC computer system and responds to deficiencies.
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Skills

HVAC systems

Emergency response

Supervisory leadership

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking aBuilding Maintenance Engineer (Building Systems Chief) to join theDepartment of Facilities Maintenance. Under limitedsupervision, serves as senior facilities representative duringcampus "off-hours" to ensure that all equipment is operating tostandards and to respond to emergencies involving facilities and/orequipment operations.

The shift for this position is:

• Thursday to Monday: 3:30pm – 12am
• Tuesday and Wednesday: OFF

SIGN ON BONUS OFFERED!

The selected candidate for this position is eligible for asign-on bonus of $5,000. Half will be paid following 30 days ofsatisfactory service at UMB and the remaining half will be paidafter successful completion of a probationary period of 6 months.The sign on bonus is eligible only to candidates new or returningto UMB.

BENEFITS (Non-Exempt Regular):

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package thatprioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professionaldevelopment, along with additional exciting perks thatemployees can take advantage of. This position participates in aretirement program (pension), effective on your date of hire.Non-exempt regular staff receive a generous paid leave package thatstarts with 14 days of vacation accrued per year, 16 paid holidays,3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time forcommunity service; comprehensive health insurance; professionallearning and development programs; tuition remission for employeesand their dependents at any University System of Marylandschool.

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of theUniversity System of Maryland. All employees are expected to workprimarily physically within the State of Maryland.

PRIMARY DUTIES

1. Monitors HVAC computer system and responds todeficiencies.
2. Makes building rounds to inspect equipment for safe operationand proper maintenance.
3. Starts, operates and secures HVAC-type equipment. Makes minorrepairs.
4. Moves small equipment such as electric heaters and pedestal fansup numerous stairs due to a lack of heat or cooling.
5. Responds to police calls for door openings.
6. Answers telephones and takes messages. Writes work orders. Callsin help as needed.
7. Responds to emergency situations which may require climbing,lifting or use of tools in a stressful and inhospitable atmosphereand within a short amount of time, such as fires, floods, wind,snow.
8. May participate in clean-up of emergency events to includemoving vacuum cleaners full of water, lifting pumps, pushingsqueegees, brooms, mops, etc. May also use power tools to cut andfasten items such as plywood for security purposes.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide arepresentative summary of the major duties and responsibilities ofthis job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned.Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upondepartmental needs.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

Six years of progressively responsibleexperience in the trade(s) where assigned to include at leasttwo years in a lead or supervisory capacity .

Other:

Except for qualifications established by law,additional related experience and formal education in which one hasgained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for fullperformance of the work of the job class may be substituted for theeducation or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with30 college credits being equivalent to one year ofexperience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of methods, practices, production procedures andequipment used on maintenance and operations crafts; of engineeringdrawings, blueprints, schematics and specifications; of theprinciples of air conditioning and refrigeration; of the practicesand techniques used in installation, repair and maintenance of HVACequipment and systems; of refrigerant types, environmental impact,and gas reclamation procedures and equipment. General knowledge ofOSHA regulations related to the refrigeration trade and of theNational Electric Code. Working knowledge of plumbing, steamfittingand the electrical trades. Skill in the repair and maintenance ofcommercial or industrial HVAC equipment and systems; in the use andmaintenance of tools and equipment of the trade; in brazing,soldering and silfoss; and of work control procedures. Skill inscheduling and determining resource requirements in tradesoccupations. Ability to supervise on-call personnel and to performrequired inspections of trades work, materials and equipment.Ability to read and understand manufacturer's recommendationsregarding scheduled and preventive maintenance, servicing andoperation; to use computers and related software to diagnose HVACsystem problems; to prepare written reports; to communicateeffectively both orally and in writing; to work at heights up to 35feet; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and supplies and/orexert force up to 50 pounds; to concurrently manipulate multiplecontrols on machinery or equipment; to work in hazardous orirritating environments, confined spaces and adverse weather ortemperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protectiveequipment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medicalinquiries and/or medical examination to determine the ability toperform the job. A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver'slicense valid in the State of Maryland may be required. Employeesin this job class may be required to be trained to work withasbestos. Employees in this job class assigned to work withequipment containing CFC refrigerants must achieve and maintainvalid certification in accordance with federal law.

Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit(Union).

Salary Range:

$65,000 - $67,000 per year (Commensurate witheducation and experience)

Note: New hires will receive a 2.5% adjustment to their basesalary upon successful completion of 6 months probationaryperiod.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforceand is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or nationalorigin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical ormental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, orany other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for adisability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), duringany part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact [e-mail]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request forreasonable accommodation will be responded to from this emailaddress.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discriminationin any education program or activity that it operates. Individualsmay report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Readthe UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.