Building Maintenance Engineer; Building Systems Chief

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

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking a Building Maintenance Engineer (Building Systems Chief) to join the Department of Facilities Maintenance.  Under limited supervision, the engineer serves as the 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.

• Sunday: 7:30 am – 4 pm
• Monday to Thursday: 3:30 pm – 12 am
• Friday and Saturday: OFF

The selected candidate for this position is eligible for a sign‑on bonus of $5,000. Half will be paid following 30 days of satisfactory service at UMB and the remaining half will be paid after successful completion of a probationary period of 6 months. The sign‑on bonus is eligible only to candidates new or returning to UMB.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks. This position participates in a retirement program (pension). Non‑exempt regular staff receive a generous paid leave package (14 days of vacation accrued per year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service); comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs;

and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

• 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 a lack of heat or cooling.
• Responds to police calls for door openings.
• Answers telephones and takes messages; writes work orders; calls in help as needed.
• Responds to emergency situations which may require climbing, lifting or use of tools in a stressful and inhospitable atmosphere and within a short amount of time (e.g., fires, floods, wind, snow).
• May participate in clean‑up of emergency events, including moving vacuum cleaners full of water, lifting pumps, pushing squeegees, brooms, mops, etc.; may also use power tools to cut and fasten items such as plywood for security purposes.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: Six years progressively responsible experience in the trade(s) where assigned, including at least two years in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Other: Except where prohibited by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year‑for‑year basis, with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Thorough knowledge of methods, practices, production procedures and equipment used on maintenance and operations crafts; of engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics and specifications; of the principles of air conditioning and refrigeration; of the practices and techniques used in installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC equipment and systems; of refrigerant types, environmental impact, and gas reclamation procedures and equipment. General knowledge of OSHA regulations related to the refrigeration trade and of the National Electric Code.

Working knowledge of plumbing, steamfitting and the electrical trades. Skill in the…