Building Maintenance Engineer (Building Systems Chief) (Sign-on Bonus)

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is seeking a Building Maintenance Engineer (Building Systems Chief) to join the Department of Facilities Maintenance.

About the role

Under limited supervision, serves as senior facilities representative during campus "off-hours" to ensure that all equipment is operating to standards and to respond to emergencies involving facilities and/or equipment operations.

Schedule

• Thursday to Monday: 3:30 pm – 12 am
• Tuesday and Wednesday: Off

Pay

Salary range: $65,000 - $67,000 per year. New hires will receive a 2.5% adjustment to their base salary upon successful completion of a 6-month probationary period.

Sign-on bonus: $5,000 for candidates new or returning to UMB. Half paid after 30 days of satisfactory service, remaining half after successful completion of the 6-month probationary period.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package prioritizing wellness, work/life balance, and professional development
• Retirement program (pension), effective on date of hire
• Paid leave: 14 days of vacation accrued per year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave days, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Professional learning and development programs
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school

Responsibilities

• Monitors HVAC computer system and responds to deficiencies
• Makes building rounds to inspect equipment for safe operation and proper maintenance
• Starts, operates, and secures HVAC-type equipment
• Makes minor repairs
• Moves small equipment such as electric heaters and pedestal fans up numerous stairs due to lack of heat or cooling
• Responds to police calls for door openings
• Answers telephones and takes messages
• Writes work orders and calls in help as needed
• Responds to emergency situations which may require climbing, lifting, or use of tools in stressful and inhospitable conditions (e.g., fires, floods, wind, snow)
• Participates in clean-up of emergency events, including moving vacuum cleaners full of water, lifting pumps, pushing squeegees, brooms, mops, etc.
• Uses power tools to cut and fasten items such as plywood for security purposes

Note: The intent of this list is to provide a representative summary of major duties. Incumbents may perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in the trade(s) assigned, including at least two years in a lead or supervisory capacity
• Additional related experience and formal education may substitute for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis (30 college credits equivalent to one year of experience)

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of methods, practices, production procedures, and equipment used in maintenance and operations crafts
• Thorough knowledge of engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of air conditioning and refrigeration
• Thorough knowledge of practices and techniques used in installation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC equipment and systems
• Thorough knowledge of refrigerant types, environmental impact, and gas reclamation procedures and equipment
• General knowledge of OSHA regulations related to the refrigeration trade and the National Electric Code
• Working knowledge of plumbing, steamfitting, and electrical trades
• Skill in repair and maintenance of commercial or industrial HVAC equipment and systems
• Skill in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment of the trade, including brazing, soldering, and silfoss
• Skill in work control procedures and scheduling resource requirements in trades occupations
• Ability to supervise on-call personnel and perform required inspections of trades work, materials, and equipment
• Ability to read and understand manufacturer's recommendations regarding scheduled and preventive maintenance, servicing, and operation
• Ability to use computers and related software to diagnose HVAC system problems
• Ability to prepare written reports and communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work at heights up to 35 feet
• Ability to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 50 pounds
• Ability to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery or equipment
• Ability to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions
• Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment

Conditions of Employment

• Candidates may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examination to determine ability to perform the job
• A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland may be required
• Employees may be required to be trained to work with asbestos
• Employees assigned to work with equipment containing CFC refrigerants must achieve and maintain valid certification in accordance with federal law
• Eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union)
• All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland