Utility Engineer I (Commercial HVAC Tech) = CATONSVILLE CAMPUS
Community College of Baltimore County
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Job summary
Community College of Baltimore County is hiring a Utility Engineer I (HVAC Tech) to operate, maintain, and repair heating, cooling, and electrical systems on the Catonsville Campus. This full-time role runs Tuesday–Saturday, 6:00 AM–3:00 PM and involves hands-on work with boilers, chillers, and building automation systems to ensure a comfortable campus environment.
Candidates should have Journeyman HVAC or Second Grade Stationary Engineer licenses and at least two years of related maintenance
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; advanced degree and CFCCertification preferred.
- Formal specialized training in operation and maintenance of HVAC, mechanical and electrical systems.
- Minimum of two years of maintenance experience in building mechanical systems, boilers, and chillers.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain all college mechanical and electrical equipment including chillers and boilers.
- Repair and replace hot water, condenser, and chilled water systems and related components.
- Maintain air-moving, heating, cooling, humidification, and filtering equipment and systems.
- Record operating parameters and prepare reports as required.
- Operate equipment via building automation system.
- Install, troubleshoot, calibrate and repair control system components for heating and cooling.
- Assign points and control through energy management system.
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Job description
Looking for a stable career with excellent benefits? CCBC ishiring a Utility Engineer I (HVAC Tech) to help operate, maintain, and repair the vital heating, cooling, and electrical systems on our Catonsville Campus. In this full-time, first-shift role (Tuesday–Saturday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM), you’ll work hands-on with commercial boilers, chillers, HVAC units, and building automation systems to ensure a comfortable and efficient campus environment. If you have Journeyman HVAC or Stationary Engineer License and experience with mechanical systems, energy management, and electrical maintenance, this is an opportunity to build your career at a respected institution that values your skills. Join a team that supports your growth and offers outstanding benefits!
- High school diploma or equivalent. Advanced degree and CFCCertification preferred.
- Formal specialized training in the operation and maintenance ofHVAC, mechanical and electrical systems.
- A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible recentmaintenance experience in building mechanical systems, heating andcooling systems, pneumatic and digital controls, and energymanagement, including experience with commercial boilers (minimumof 250 H.P.) and large chillers (minimum of 250 tons).
- Journeyman HVAC License or Second Grade StationaryEngineer's License required. First Grade preferred.
- Flexibility and ability to change shifts when requested.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record of less thanfive (5) points on driving record.
- Ability to participate in bloodborne pathogens training withinsix (6) months of employment.
- Hepatitis B vaccination or a signed waiver.
- Candidates may be required to successfully pass a backgroundinvestigation, to include driving, fingerprint and criminal historyevaluation.
- Candidates may be required to successfully complete a pre-hire,post-offer physical examination, including drug screening.
This is an Essential Position and the employee must be availablefor building emergencies, and to perform regular duties or otherassigned duties at times when the campus is closed to students andnon-essential staff. Subject to 24-hours standby or call-in forbuilding emergencies. May be required to work overtime or specialhours as needed or required.
Reflected in Position Specific Essential Duties
This position may have an emphasis in one of primary areas withinthe Engineering functionality of Facilities Management depending onskills and licenses/certifications; though, is that the expectationthat position is interchangeable based upon need and direction ofsupervisor.
- Operates and maintains all mechanical and electrical equipmentof the college, including chillers and boilers.
- Maintains, repairs, and replaces hot water, condenser, andchilled water systems, including pumps, control valves, heatexchangers, cooling towers, and related controls.
- Maintains, repairs, and replaces air-moving, heating, cooling,humidification, and filtering equipment and systems such as, butnot limited to, fans, heat pumps, fan coil units, rooftop airconditioning systems, electronic and pneumatic modulatingthermostats, humidistats, duct stats and volume controls.
- Records equipment operating parameters; maintains all necessaryoperating logs and records; as well as, prepares reports, asrequired.
- Operates all equipment with college schedules through buildingautomation system.
- Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, adjusts, calibrates andrepairs electric, electronic, and pneumatic control systemcomponents associated with heating and cooling systems.
- Assigns analog and digital points, start/stop, status, and modecontrol through computer programming in building automation/energymanagement system.
- Adjusts, maintains and makes repairs to refrigeration andcooling equipment and all other electrical or electro-mechanicalequipment.
- Responds to plumbing and heating/air conditioning issues; aswell as, repairs and replaces defective faucets and small pipes,clears clogged drains, and operate various sewer machines to clearsewer and water lines.
- Inspects, tests, maintains, repairs, and replaces electricalequipment, including motors, emergency generators, uninterruptiblepower supply systems, relays, magnetic starters and variablefrequency drives.
- Inspects, tests, maintains, repairs, and replaces wiringcircuits, cable, wire, conduit, circuit break panels, fuses, andswitches.
- Performs minor electrical repairs to wiring and lightingsystems in building interiors and exteriors, including connections,outlets, panels, fixtures, switches, etc., and maintains safeworking conditions of the same.
- Performs preventative maintenance and document activity onbuilding equipment, as necessary and required.
- May lead and instruct lesser skilled workers, as required.
- Makes suggestions, when appropriate, for building and structuremodifications to improve operational efficiency and reducemaintenance costs.
- Assists supervisor in monitoring of supplies inventory,maintenance of shop equipment and general work areahousekeeping.
- Participates in snow removal or duties as assigned in responseto college emergencies, as necessary and/or directed.
- Effectively performs in a service environment and follows allcounty, state, college, and departmental policies andprocedures.
Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and arenot intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties asassigned.
- CIGNA
- Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
- Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN)
- Kaiser
- For CIGNA Plans - included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums
- Kaiser - included in Kaiser Medical Premium
Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient andoutpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medicalcare plan.
- CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional
- CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred
- NVA
- Benefit Strategies Health Spending Account $2,600
- Benefit Strategies Dependent Care (children under 13 and eldercare) $5,000
- Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with aminimum of $50,000 (90/10)
- Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiplesof $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000. Supplemental Term LifeInsurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to amaximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount)and dependents ($10,000). Supplemental Term Life Insurance is 100%employee paid.
- Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Carerider available through Unum. Available to full-time employees,part-time associates, and adjunct faculty.
- Spouse and dependent coverage available. Permanent Whole LifeInsurance accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, andcoverage will not decrease. Permanent Whole Life Insurance is 100%employee paid.
Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of$10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.
Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days ofabsence. Employee pays 100% of premium.
- Maryland State Teacher’s Pension System (7% contributory)
- Optional Retirement Plan (non-contributory)
- Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System (7%contributory)
- Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reductionauthorization is needed. The form is available on SharePointForms/Human Resources Forms. The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBCemployees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Timeemployees).
- Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when youopen a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allowsemployees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdrawtax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors:TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, PartTime Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save forretirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees maycontribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b)post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combinedfor the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
- Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYAFinancial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorizationform is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/HumanResources Forms.
Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice,consultation and representation for commonly used legalservices.
First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available toemployees.
It’s convenient, safe, reliable and saves time. No waiting for yourcheck on payday. The money is already in your account, whether youare at work or on vacation. Mandatory payroll direct deposit allowsemployees the control and flexibility of directing their pay todifferent accounts at any bank, in any location. Work andFamily
Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member toresolve any issues.
Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, ReligiousHolidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, andHolidays.
Eligible full-time employees may qualify for waiver orreimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completionand a C or better grade. Employee’s eligible for Tuition Assistancebecome eligible for the external Tuition reimbursement program thefirst semester after one calendar year of employment. Eligibilityfor waiver or reimbursement for CCBC courses begins after thecompletion of a 90 day probation for public safety and classifiedemployees.
Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 forcompletion of an unduplicated college degree.
CCBC is proud to offer an exciting new benefit to allbenefits-eligible employees! Read more McDaniel College hasextended its Educator’s Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBCbenefits-eligible employees. CCBC is among the inaugural communitycollege partners.
Children of ANY current full-time benefits-eligible CCBCemployee with at least four years of continuous full-timeemployment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to$100,000 over four (4) years.
The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester. TheCCBC Employee Benefits Team will provide verification ofemployment. Excellent teaching is McDaniel College's priority andits legacy. The College's expert faculty-mentors empower studentsto achieve their personal best, and many graduates go on to becometop K-12 educators.
Since 2010, four of McDaniel's graduates were named state Teachersof the Year, including the 2011 National Teacher of the YearMichelle Shearer. McDaniel is ranked among MoneyMagazine's 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges and offers more than70 undergraduate programs of study. The personalized curriculum andstudent-faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in everystudent. McDaniel College welcomes the sons and daughters of CCBCemployees!
Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, SocialSecurity.
- ATM machines are available at each of the main campuses
- Check cashing with appropriate ID
- Free Parking
- Access to weight lifting facilities, swimming pool andlibrary
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