Plant Superintendent

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Tuition Remission

Pension Plan

Job summary

Bowie State University seeks a Plant Superintendent to provide campus-wide oversight of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. You will manage operation, preventive maintenance, and work-order processes to ensure reliability, safety, and energy efficiency across HVAC plants, electrical distribution, and building automation.

Responsibilities include supervising technicians, coordinating MEP contracts, and supporting capital projects, budgeting, and systematic improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years managing industrial HVAC/MEP systems with degree; 12 years without degree.
• 5+ years direct oversight of building mechanical and infrastructure systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs, CMMS, and contractor management.
• Maryland 1st Grade Stationary Engineer License preferred/required based on assignment.
• Journeyman License in HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing preferred.
• Valid Maryland Non-Commercial Class C Driver’s License or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversees operation, maintenance, and reliability of campus MEP systems.
• Manages preventive maintenance programs and work orders in CMMS.
• Directs BAS controls contractors for energy efficiency and performance.
• Serves as primary manager for MEP-related service contracts.
• Supervises specialized mechanics, technicians, and contractors.

Skills

HVAC systems

MEP systems

CMMS

BAS (Building Automation Systems)

AutoCAD

Energy management

Contract management

Staff supervision

Project budgeting

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

AutoCAD

Energy modeling tools

Job description

Job Posting:

JR101976 Plant Superintendent (Open)

Department:

Facilities, PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

07-24-2026

Close Date:

$90,000 - $100,000

Job Description:

Under general supervision, provides comprehensive oversight ofcampus-wide mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems,ensuring reliability, efficiency, and safety of all infrastructure.Responsible for the operation, preventive maintenance (PM), andwork order management of critical building and plant systems,including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, and buildingautomation systems. Oversees MEP contracts, supports capital anddeferred maintenance projects, and supervises specialized technicalstaff.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the operation, maintenance, and reliability ofcampus MEP systems, including HVAC plants, electrical distribution,and plumbing infrastructure.
• Ensures effective execution of preventive maintenanceprograms and work order processes, including reviewing,updating, and optimizing PM tasks within the CMMS system.
• Manages and monitors building automation systems (BAS)and directs controls contractors to ensure optimal systemperformance and energy efficiency.
• Serves as primary manager for all MEP-related servicecontracts, ensuring contractor performance, compliance, andalignment with campus standards.
• Supervises and provides technical guidance to specializedmechanics, technicians, and contractors performing MEP-relatedwork.
• Supports and coordinates MEP-related capital projects,deferred maintenance efforts, and special projects, includingplanning, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation.
• Represents Operations & Maintenance in capital planning,construction, and renovation projects, ensuring system designand installation meet operational standards.
• Reviews system performance data, prepares technical reports,and recommends operational improvements for efficiency,reliability, and sustainability.
• Maintains project schedules to address deferred maintenanceand infrastructure upgrades.
• Collaborates with Facilities leadership and other departmentsto prioritize work orders, maintenance activities, and systemimprovements.
• Assists in the development and delivery of trainingprograms for staff related to MEP systems, safety, andoperational procedures.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA/MOSH regulations, applicablecodes, and university safety standards.
• Assists in coordination of campus events, emergencyresponse, and critical system outages as needed.
• May supervise additional maintenance or grounds personnel asrequired.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relatedfield, or an equivalent combination of education andexperience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing industrial orcommercial HVAC/MEP systems with a degree; 12 years without adegree.
• At least 5 years of direct oversight of buildingmechanical and infrastructure systems, including chillers, boilers,pumps, air handling units, and distribution systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs, work ordersystems, and contractor management.
• Maryland 1st Grade Stationary Engineer License (preferred orrequired based on assignment)
• Journeyman License in HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing(preferred)
• DC 3rd Class Engineer License (preferred)
• NAPE Certification (preferred)
• Valid Maryland Non-Commercial Class C Driver’s License orequivalent

Required Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, andplumbing systems, including HVAC plants, chillers, boilers,pumps, air handling systems, and distribution infrastructure.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs, work ordermanagement systems (CMMS), and reliability-centered maintenancepractices.
• Experience with building automation systems (BAS) andcontrols integration.
• Knowledge of construction, commissioning, testing, andoperation of complex building systems.
• Familiarity with energy management practices, sustainabilityinitiatives, and mechanical/electrical codes.
• Ability to analyze system performance data and developpractical, cost-effective solutions.
• Skill in preparing technical reports, project scopes, andoperational documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlinesin a complex campus environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to workeffectively with staff, contractors, and campusstakeholders.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including CMMSsystems, AutoCAD, spreadsheets, and energy modeling tools.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate technical staff.
• Ability to work in hazardous environments, confined spaces, andvarying weather conditions, and to use appropriate PPE.

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medicalexamination to determine ability to perform the job. Valid MarylandNon-Commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license may berequired.

Additional Job Information:

• Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-termdisability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and lifeinsurance
• paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, andpersonal leave
• 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission
• employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts

Bowie State University shall not discriminate against anyindividual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry ornational origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, maritalstatus or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities ofBowie State University are and shall be in conformity with allpertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including,but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, asamended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the EqualPay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with DisabilitiesAct of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B ofthe Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in allareas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.

Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shallbe extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have asits firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring,rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention anddismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. TheUniversity will stress equal access for employees and applicantsfor employment to all programs and services provided by theUniversity both on and off campus. The University will also provideequal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination withrespect to women and members of minority groups in all itsoperations. In addition, the University shall promote equalopportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuingAffirmative Action Program.

The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonableaccommodations to promote the employment of qualified individualswith disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodationswould impose an undue hardship on the University's business.

In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected toharassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discriminationbecause they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activitiessuch as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in aninvestigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act orpractice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected bySection 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or theVietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, asamended.