HVAC Mechanic II

Department

Facilities Management. We need dedicated team members to join us to keep the construction, operations, maintenance and infrastructure of the UMBC campus running smoothly so our students, faculty and staff can continue our mission of striving for excellence. Our staff maintains 70 university buildings on 512 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Join our team of dedicated skills trades staff members!

Under general supervision installs, services and repairs various components of commercial and industrial HVAC systems, including heat pumps and centralized air conditioning units up to 250 tons with multiple zone applications. Troubleshoots and maintains HVAC, piping, electrical, and control systems while ensuring an understanding of building mechanical operations for user comfort and efficiency. Manages work activities utilizing the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) AiM, completes required training programs, and contributes to the efficient operation of building systems.

• Operate, install, maintain, service, and diagnose hydronic systems including piping system, pumps, valves, flow controls devices, cooling towers, fluid tube bundles, and coils.
• Operate, install, maintain, service, and diagnose air moving and control equipment including ducts, blowers, fans, dampers, VAV, VVT, and condensate control devices.
• Operate, install, maintain, service, and diagnose refrigerant using HVAC systems including ductless split, ducted split, water source package, RTU, CRAC, chillers, and specialty refrigeration systems.
• Operate, install, maintain, service, and diagnose electrical components and control systems supporting HVAC and hydronic equipment including motors, actuators, transformers, contractors, relays, timers.
• Operate computers systems relating to energy management, time tracking, work recording and email.
• Operate, install, maintain, service and diagnose VFD applied to HVAC and pumping systems.
• Operate, install, maintain, service, and diagnose humidification and dehumidification systems utilizing steam and electrical power for steam generation.
• Operate, install, maintain, service and diagnose gas fired burners serving boilers and heat exchangers.
• Provides guidance and training in the HVAC trade.

High School diploma, CFC certification, valid non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license. Six years progressively responsible experience in any combination of air conditioning, refrigeration, temperature control, steam distribution, or heating trades.

Completion of trade school or apprenticeship program, HVAC journeyman license.

A background check will be required.

UMBC offers a rich benefits package including generous leave, tuition remission, and additional benefits.

• 14 Days of Annual Leave (increases with years of service)
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days
• Tuition remission available immediately for employees (8 credit hours per semester). Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of full-time employment.
• Life and disability insurance
• Pension plan
• Supplemental retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities

Pay Range: $31.21 per hour to $36.05 per hour based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program. Facility Management provides free uniforms and shoes for skilled trades positions. Tools are provided for use on the job as well as a UMBC owned vehicle to travel to worksites on campus. UMBC also assists with keeping trades licenses current and obtaining needed training.

Opportunities for shift differential, on-call, and overtime pay may be available. Salary will be based on a variety of factors; most offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.

Full-time

UMBC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator, .

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at  or MD TTY Relay Service between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

Jun 26 2026 08:00 Eastern Daylight Time

Open Until Filled