Operations and Maintenance Supervisor

Montgomery College; United States; Remote; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical benefits

Educational assistance

Tuition waiver

Professional development

Job summary

Montgomery College in Takoma Park/Silver Spring seeks an Operations and Maintenance Supervisor in the Facilities Department. The role manages HVAC systems, supervises staff, and ensures safety and energy practices on a Monday–Friday schedule.

The position is non-bargaining, exempt, grade 29, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development. Degree equivalencies may be considered, and a Maryland license or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• 7 years in facilities maintenance with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• HVAC, Electrical or Plumbing Master License or Maryland Stationary Engineer 2nd grade license.
• Driver’s license and ability to meet position requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct facilities maintenance staff to provide services.
• Oversee maintenance of central cooling and heating systems and associated equipment.
• Conduct operational tests of system command and control points.
• Manage preventative maintenance programs and MSDS records where applicable.
• Schedule, assign, inspect, and review staff work against standards.
• Enforce safety practices and energy management programs.
• Oversee contractor work, review bids, and sign off on completed jobs.
• Participate in recruitment and staff development.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

HVAC knowledge

Energy management

Safety compliance

Coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing Master License or Maryland Stationary Engineer 2nd grade

Driver’s license

Job description

Job Description

Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring has an immediate need for an Operations and Maintenance Supervisor in the Facilities Department The work schedule is Monday - Friday, 6:30am – 3:00pm. This is a Non-Bargaining, Exempt, grade 29 position. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, diversity, and inclusiveness.

The Operations Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising the installation, operation, modification, repair, troubleshooting, and testing of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and associated equipment.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership, guidance and direction to assigned staff engaged in providing facilities maintenance and repair services.
• Supervise the performance of routine staff duties associated with work such as the maintenance and repair of central cooling, heating plan and associated systems.
• Supervise the performance of operational tests of new and existing system command and control points.
• Oversee the preventative maintenance program, including associated logs, reports and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) where applicable.
• Schedule, assign, inspect, and review work of assigned staff to ensure work is performed according to established standards.
• Implement safety practices and protocols. Verify and ensure that staff observe all applicable regulations and best practices required for the assigned task.
• Oversee and enforce the energy management program.
• Identify and implement goals and objectives for the unit.
• Conduct performance evaluations, formal and informal coaching and recommend disciplinary action.
• Evaluate the training needs of staff and coordinate/conduct in-house training.
• Approve overtime, leave requests and schedules.
• Participate in recruitment process and make recommendations to hire.
• Serve as a liaison between management and line employees.
• Identify issues and challenges within the unit and develop strategies to resolve.
• Identify material and equipment needs to perform duties and prepare estimates of materials, time, and labor to complete jobs.
• Supervise the work of contractors, obtain and review bids, review/inspect completed jobs and sign off.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 7 years’ experience in the facilities maintenance field including 2 years’ experience in a supervisory/team lead/foreman role.
• HVAC, Electrical or Plumbing Trades Master License or Maryland Stationary Engineer 2nd grade license.
• Driver’s license.
• The equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

Hiring Range: $72,455 - $94,203 annually. Initial salary placement for new hires falls between the minimum and midpoint of the range and is based on relevant candidate experience and internal equity. The maximum salary for this position is $115,951.

For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

• Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earnings restrictions, per state law.

Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or [e-mail]. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled