Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Supervisor

Howard Community College; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Howard Community College is seeking an MEP Supervisor to oversee routine inspections, repairs, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The role requires leadership in the absence of the Facilities Operations Manager and involves coordinating preventative maintenance across campus facilities.

The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and proactive problem solving, with duties spanning planning, scheduling, and supervising a diverse maintenance team in a dynamic college

Qualifications

• CFC certification required.
• High School or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, plan, program, and implement the preventative maintenance MEP program for campus facilities.
• Schedule and assign work orders to staff using the work order calendar.
• Perform routine daily inspections and maintenance of equipment assigned.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and maintenance specifications related to electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Maintain and repair a wide variety of mechanical and control systems and perform preventive maintenance tasks.
• Assist other maintenance personnel in completing their work as needed.
• Respond to maintenance requests and emergencies and participate in on‑call duties.
• Conduct performance evaluations of assigned staff.

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Facilities Operations Manager, performs and supervises routine inspections, repairs and maintenance of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. To provide an environment that is comfortable, safe, healthy and conducive to teaching, learning and working. The MEP supervisor acts in the role of Facilities Operations Manager in his absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Exercises overall responsibility for inspecting, planning, programming, and implementing the preventative maintenance MEP program of the campus and other assigned facilities.
• Schedules and assigns work orders to staff members using the work order calendar.
• Performs routine daily inspections and maintenance of equipment assigned.
• Maintains all mechanical equipment and control systems appropriately.
• Reads, understands and interprets blueprints, drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturer operating and/or maintenance specifications as they relate to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and special equipment.
• Maintains and performs repairs, modifications, replacements and installations on a wide variety of mechanical systems and control systems, including pneumatic, electrical, electronic, direct digital and host computer control systems.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance work to include operating, cleaning, inspecting, troubleshooting, adjusting, calibrating, testing, tightening, replacing, lubricating, reporting problems and other similar tasks on a variety of mechanical systems.
• Assists other maintenance personnel (electricians, plumbers, carpenters, maintenance technicians, sheet metal workers) in the completion of their work.
• Recommends materials and prepares material lists for prices and estimates.
• Determines and monitors stock inventory levels pertaining to the MEP department.
• Maintains and submits reports of all man‑hours and materials utilized in performing MEP functions using work order and preventive maintenance records.
• Estimates materials needed and records time and materials expended on each work order.
• Evaluates available MEP products, standardized products and hardware to achieve economy.
• Responds to maintenance and service requests, including emergencies, maintenance problems, requested installations, modifications, tests, calibrations, evaluations, repairs, adjustments and other tasks.
• Is responsible for emergency response to critical situations.
• Conducts performance‑management evaluations of assigned staff.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Division management.
• Acts as essential personnel for emergencies such as snow removal, natural disasters, and safety and security issues.
• Performs preventive maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Performs shutdown and startup of mechanical systems.
• Performs tasks in various trades assigned and scheduled by the supervisor to maintain college buildings and equipment.

Minimum Education

High School or equivalent.

Experience & Qualifications

CFC certification required.

Physical Demands

• Work inside and out in extremes of temperature, humidity and inclement weather.
• Work in mechanical rooms, spaces and tunnels where conditions are dirty, dusty and sometimes wet and muddy.
• Work in close proximity to electrical transformers and switchgear with voltage in excess of 13,000 volts.
• Many facets of the job require physical strength and stamina to perform heavy tasks for long periods of time.
• Is on call and carries a cell phone or two-way radio, working with hazardous materials, schedule changes based on the needs of the College and long hours to complete/perform scheduled or emergency functions/projects.
• Work in high places on roofs or ladders and on scaffolds.
• Requires use of personal protective clothing and equipment.
• Work schedule is 40 hours a week.
• Work overtime and call‑in as requested.
• Some overtime is required; leave approval may be limited during peak activity periods.

Benefits

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Howard Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity & affirmative action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.