Operations & Maintenance Lead (S03472)

Montgomery College; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 44,744 - 58,162; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition waiver for employee and depend

Wellness program and onsite facilities

Professional development

Job summary

Montgomery College is seeking a full-time Operations and Maintenance Lead for its Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring campuses. The role oversees HVAC mechanical systems, directs staff, and ensures safety and compliance during 40 hours per week (5 days).

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with HVAC training, EPA 608 certification, and a Maryland HVAC license or equivalent. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or completion of a vocational program in HVAC or equivalent training.
• 5 years’ experience in facilities maintenance including 1-year in a team lead or foreman role.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
• HVAC Journeyman License or Maryland Stationary Engineer 3rd grade license.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex HVAC and building automation systems.
• Ability to read drawings, specs, and work orders; prepare material lists.
• Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and instruction to assigned staff engaged in mechanical, building automation, and HVAC services.
• Monitor and review work; identify training needs and conduct in-house training.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment, controls, and subsystems.
• Ensure Direct Digital Controls systems are calibrated and operate as designed.
• Perform operational tests of new and existing system points and controls.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and mechanical rooms are safely maintained.
• Respond to customer concerns and coordinate contract services and monitor contractors.
• Identify issues and develop strategies to resolve.
• Identify materials and equipment needed and quantities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Team lead experience

HVAC repair and maintenance

Reading drawings/specs

Staff instruction and training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational HVAC program

Tools

HVAC tools and equipment

Mechanical drawings reading

Job description

Job Description

Montgomery College, Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campuses, have immediate needs for a FT Operations and Maintenance Leads. The work schedule is 5 days/40 hours a week. The Takoma Park/Silver Spring position is Monday – Friday from 6:30am to 3pm. The Rockville position is Monday - Friday 2:30pm to 11pm. This is a non-bargaining, non-exempt, grade 27 position. For non-exempt positions, you are not eligible to work a secondary job at Montgomery College. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, belonging, and inclusiveness.

FT Operations and Maintenance Leads are responsible for leading and performing work associated with the effective and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and building heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC). Responsibilities include monitoring and executing work assignments or special projects including instructing and guiding staff, inspecting completed work, and maintaining work records.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide guidance and instruction to assigned staff engaged in providing mechanical, building automation control systems, and HVAC services.
• Monitor, inspect, and review work of assigned staff to ensure work is performed according to established standards. Identify the training needs of staff and coordinate/conduct in-house training.
• Perform routine tasks associated with maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment including heating and air-conditioning systems, controls, and related subsystems and components.
• Ensure Direct Digital Controls systems are properly calibrated and operate as designed.
• Perform operational tests of new and existing system command and control points.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced according to equipment manufacturer’s requirements and that all mechanical rooms are safely maintained.
• Respond to customers concerns and resolve issues. Coordinate contract services and monitor the work of contractors.
• Identify issues and challenges within the unit and develop strategies to resolve.
• Identify materials and equipment needed to perform duties and the type and/or quantities required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED or completion of a vocational program in the building heating and cooling trade or equivalent training.
• 5 years’ experience in the facilities maintenance field including 1-year experience in a team lead or foreman role.
• Section 608 Universal Certification (EPA) - EPA Section 608 Universal certification.
• HVAC Journeyman License OR Maryland Stationary Engineer 3rd grade license - Maryland Board of HVAC.
• Working knowledge of the methods, techniques, procedures, standard practices, tools and materials common to HVAC repair, maintenance, and installation.
• Ability to understand, troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and building automation systems as well as stand-alone mechanical equipment.
• Ability to comprehend mechanical drawings, specifications, sketches, and work orders, preparing material lists and specifications. Ability to use hand tools and testing equipment employed in the HVAC trade.
• Ability to instruct, train, and work cooperatively with others as well as communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Hiring Range:

$32.48 - $42.22 per hour. 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 $51.96 per hour.

Application Process:

• Click Here to apply online

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