Utility Engineer I (Commercial HVAC Tech) = CATONSVILLE CAMPUS

Ccbcmd; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CCBC is seeking an Utility Engineer I (HVAC Tech) to operate, maintain, and repair campus heating, cooling, and electrical systems on the Catonsville Campus. This full-time, first-shift role requires hands-on work with boilers, chillers, and BAS to ensure a safe, efficient campus environment.

The position emphasizes experience with commercial boilers and large chillers, along with a Journeyman HVAC license or Second Grade Stationary Engineer's License. Competitive benefits are highlighted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; advanced degree and CFC Certification preferred.
• Formal specialized training in operation and maintenance of HVAC, mechanical and electrical systems.
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible maintenance experience in building mechanical systems, boilers (250 HP+), and large chillers (250+ tons).
• Journeyman HVAC license or second-grade stationary engineer's license required; first grade preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains boilers and chillers.
• Maintains, repairs, and replaces cooling systems and related controls.
• Inspects and repairs electrical equipment, motors, generators, relays, and VFDs.
• Records operating parameters and prepares required reports.
• Operates equipment via building automation system.
• Leads and instructs lesser skilled workers as required.
• Assists supervisor with inventory, shop equipment, and housekeeping.
• Participates in campus emergencies and overtime when needed.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Building automation

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman HVAC License

Job description

Utility Engineer I (Commercial HVAC Tech)

Looking for a stable career with excellent benefits? CCBC is hiring a Utility Engineer I (HVAC Tech) to help operate, maintain, and repair the vital heating, cooling, and electrical systems on our CatonsvilleCampus. 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!

1. High school diploma or equivalent. Advanced degree and CFC Certification preferred.
2. Formal specialized training in the operation and maintenance of HVAC, mechanical and electrical systems.
3. A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible recent maintenance experience in building mechanical systems, heating and cooling systems, pneumatic and digital controls, and energy management, including experience with commercial boilers (minimum of 250 H.P.) and large chillers (minimum of 250 tons).
4. Journeyman HVAC License or Second Grade Stationary Engineer's License required. First Grade preferred.
5. Flexibility and ability to change shifts when requested.
6. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record of less than five (5) points on driving record.
7. Ability to participate in bloodborne pathogens training within six (6) months of employment.
8. Hepatitis B vaccination or a signed waiver.

Background Check:

• Candidates may be required to successfully pass a background investigation, to include driving, fingerprint and criminal history evaluation.
• 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 available for building emergencies, and to perform regular duties or other assigned duties at times when the campus is closed to students and non‑essential staff. Subject to 24‑hours standby or call‑in for building emergencies. May be required to work overtime or special hours as needed or required.

Reflected in Position Specific Essential Duties

This position may have an emphasis in one of primary areas within the Engineering functionality of Facilities Management depending on skills and licenses/certifications; though, is that the expectation that position is interchangeable based upon need and direction of supervisor.

Plant Operations/HVAC

1. Operates and maintains all mechanical and electrical equipment of the college, including chillers and boilers.
2. Maintains, repairs, and replaces hot water, condenser, and chilled water systems, including pumps, control valves, heat exchangers, cooling towers, and related controls.
3. Maintains, repairs, and replaces air‑moving, heating, cooling, humidification, and filtering equipment and systems such as, but not limited to, fans, heat pumps, fan coil units, rooftop air conditioning systems, electronic and pneumatic modulating thermostats, humidistats, duct stats and volume controls.
4. Records equipment operating parameters; maintains all necessary operating logs and records; as well as, prepares reports, as required.
5. Operates all equipment with college schedules through building automation system.
6. Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, adjusts, calibrates and repairs electric, electronic, and pneumatic control system components associated with heating and cooling systems.
7. Assigns analog and digital points, start/stop, status, and mode control through computer programming in building automation/energy management system.

Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing

1. Adjusts, maintains and makes repairs to refrigeration and cooling equipment and all other electrical or electro‑mechanical equipment.
2. Responds to plumbing and heating/air conditioning issues; as well as, repairs and replaces defective faucets and small pipes, clears clogged drains, and operate various sewer machines to clear sewer and water lines.
3. Inspects, tests, maintains, repairs, and replaces electrical equipment, including motors, emergency generators, uninterruptible power supply systems, relays, magnetic starters and variable frequency drives.
4. Inspects, tests, maintains, repairs, and replaces wiring circuits, cable, wire, conduit, circuit break panels, fuses, and switches.
5. Performs minor electrical repairs to wiring and lighting systems in building interiors and exteriors, including connections, outlets, panels, fixtures, switches, etc., and maintains safe working conditions of the same.

Functional Duties

1. Performs preventative maintenance and document activity on building equipment, as necessary and required.
2. May lead and instruct lesser skilled workers, as required.
3. Makes suggestions, when appropriate, for building and structure modifications to improve operational efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
4. Assists supervisor in monitoring of supplies inventory, maintenance of shop equipment and general work area housekeeping.
5. Participates in snow removal or duties as assigned in response to college emergencies, as necessary and/or directed.
6. Effectively performs in a service environment and follows all county, state, college, and departmental policies and procedures.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.