HVAC Site Lead

EMCOR Facilities Services, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

EMCOR Facilities Services, Inc. in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking an experienced on-site Facilities Engineer to lead HVAC and building operations across multiple locations.

You will coordinate vendor management, oversee work orders, monitor BAS, and ensure safety, compliance, and reliable facility performance. The role requires 7–10 years in facilities maintenance or building engineering, with strong CMMS experience and GMP-regulated environment exposure.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in facilities maintenance or building engineering.
• Experience coordinating third-party vendors and service providers.
• EPA Refrigerant Certification preferred; HVAC or related mechanical certification preferred.
• Experience in GMP-regulated facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform HVAC preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and basic controls checks.
• Monitor BAS; respond to alarms and performance concerns; support reliable operation.
• Coordinate lighting, plumbing, doors and general building maintenance across locations.
• Manage Corrigo work orders with documentation and timely closures.
• Coordinate vendors, schedule services, review scopes, and address performance deficiencies.
• Support invoice review, operational reporting, and maintenance metrics.
• Serve as on-site liaison between EMCOR and customer stakeholders with regular updates.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Building maintenance

Vendor management

BAS

CMMS

Stakeholder communication

Education

Trade school education or equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS

Work order management

Job description

About Us

From commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios, we manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation’s leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance and self-performed, site-based operations to energy-efficiency upgrades and supplier-managed interior/exterior maintenance.

Job Summary

Serve as the customer's primary day-to-day facilities point of accountability, combining hands-on HVAC and building maintenance expertise with leadership in vendor management, work order administration, stakeholder communication, and facility operations. Ensure timely resolution of facility issues, coordinate specialized service providers, support safety and compliance requirements, and maintain safe, reliable, and efficient building operations across both locations while delivering exceptional customer service

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Perform HVAC preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, minor repairs, filter changes, belt adjustments, equipment inspections, and basic controls checks.

Monitor Building Automation Systems (BAS); respond to alarms, operational issues, and system performance concerns; and support reliable operation of building systems.

Coordinate and respond to lighting, plumbing, doors, hardware, general building maintenance, and other facility service requirements across both locations.

Manage Corrigo service requests by prioritizing, documenting, tracking, updating, and closing work orders while maintaining accurate maintenance records.

Coordinate specialty vendors and subcontractors, schedule services, manage site access, review scopes of work, verify service quality, and address performance deficiencies.

Support invoice review and processing, operational reporting, service metrics, and visibility into open work items and maintenance performance.

Serve as the primary on-site communication liaison between EMCOR and customer stakeholders and provide regular updates on maintenance, vendors, facility issues, and projects.

Promote and enforce safe work practices and maintain service documentation and compliance-related maintenance records in support of regulatory and site-specific requirements.

Prioritize competing facility needs, communicate recommendations and next steps, and elevate significant issues to EMCOR Account Management when necessary.

Support continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of facilities and infrastructure.

Qualifications

Education

Relevant trade school education, technical training, or equivalent experience.

Experience

Minimum 7-10 years of experience in facilities maintenance, HVAC operations, or building engineering. Experience managing daily facilities operations in a multi-site environment and coordinating third-party vendors and service providers.

Licenses / Certifications

EPA Refrigerant Certification preferred. HVAC certification or related mechanical certification preferred. Applicable licenses and a valid driver's license may be required.

Industry Experience

Commercial, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life science facilities experience preferred. Experience in regulated environments and working knowledge of GMP-regulated facilities and compliance requirements preferred.

Technical Qualifications & Skills

Strong knowledge of HVAC troubleshooting, preventive maintenance programs, mechanical systems, BAS, and general building maintenance. Proficiency with CMMS and work order management systems, including maintenance documentation and operational reporting.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

Work in operating facilities and mechanical spaces where personal protective equipment may be required, including steel-toe shoes, hearing protection, hardhat, eye protection, and hand protection. Follow OSHA requirements, including lockout/tagout and HAZCOM, along with all EMCOR and Catalent safety initiatives.Hours of work are governed by business needs and contract schedules. The position requires the ability to respond appropriately to facility issues, support operations across both locations, and remain professional during urgent or stressful situations.

Benefits

• We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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