Director,Maintenance and Engineering Job Baltimore area,Maryland USA,Management

Class Description

The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) is seeking an experienced Director of Maintenance and Engineering to lead campus‑wide utilities and preventive maintenance operations. This facilities management leadership role oversees building maintenance, central plant operations, HVAC systems, utilities, and skilled trades staff across a large, complex institution. The ideal candidate brings strong maintenance management, engineering, and workforce supervision experience, along with a hands‑on understanding of HVAC, building automation systems, preventive maintenance programs, and CMMS platforms.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable campus operations while managing budgets, staff, contractors, and compliance with regulatory standards.

For Best Consideration apply by January 11, 2026.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with eight (8) years of progressively responsible facilities management experience with a minimum of three (3) of those years of experience in managing a large workforce.
First Grade Stationary Engineers License and/or HVAC Master’s License required.
An unexpired driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland is required.

Class Specific Essential Duties

Manage the overall day-to-day operations of assigned college division or function.

Plan, coordinate and implement projects, programs and/ or initiatives.

Supervise, advise, and evaluate assigned staff, as required.

Prepare, analyze and provide reports on miscellaneous subjects, as requested.

Serve as liaison between college departments, vendors, government agencies and/or other external organizations.

Manage operating budget for assigned division or function, as required.

Position Specific Essential Duties

Design and implement a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for college systems and equipment and oversee its operation.

Responsible for written quality control program to inspect each building on a regular basis. Assures that working conditions are safe and conducive to efficient operations.

Directly supervise the work of the Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance & Utility Managers, assist them with technical/staff/training issues, provide advice and direction to resolve problem areas and identify means of improvement.

Supervise operation and maintenance of central plants, associated utility systems and mechanical room equipment and all operations utility engineering staff.

Operate, maintain and provide guidance on the operation of the college’s building automation system, hands on and in-depth knowledge of computerized automation systems with Siemens technology preferred.

Work in collaboration with Capital Facilities staff, and others as appropriate or needed, to monitor the installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and systems by both outside contractors and CCBC personnel to ensure compliance with College’s quality standards, conformity with specifications and proper operation.

Oversee the building maintenance and utility operations training programs. Ensure that all department personnel are thoroughly trained in repair techniques and operating efficiency standards.

Manage financial performance of the operation and monitor budget versus expenditures of department accounts. Review daily and bi-weekly timesheets and ensure hours are within budget. Implement cost control mechanisms for labor and inventory needs.

Schedule and act as the on-site liaison with contractors for inspections service to buildings, for the Fire Marshal’s inspections and all follow-up information if applicable.

Provide effective human resources management for operation, including effectively managing annual evaluation process and complying with applicable EEO laws and policies; as well as, supervising union staff. Oversee recruitment process to ensure vacancies are filled in a timely manner with the best qualified applicant for the position. Ensure that the work environment provides respect for others, values inclusiveness, builds workforce diversity, and fosters cooperation and teamwork.

Monitor and direct the operation of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to…

Director, Maintenance and Engineering