Plant Superintendent

Under general supervision, Bowie State University's Plant Superintendent provides comprehensive oversight of campus-wide mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and safety of all infrastructure. Responsible for the operation, preventive maintenance (PM), and work order management of critical building and plant systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, and building automation systems. Oversees MEP contracts, supports capital and deferred maintenance projects, and supervises specialized technical staff.

Founded in 1865, Bowie State University (BSU) is Maryland’s oldest Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and is one of 12 constituent institutions of the University System of Maryland. One of the nation's Top 20 HBCUs, and top 10 among public HBCUs. BSU provides high-quality and affordable educational opportunities for students with ambitions to achieve and succeed. BSU offers 27 undergraduate majors, as well as 18 master’s, 2 doctoral programs, along with doctoral and advanced certification programs, with special focus on science, technology, business, education and related disciplines.

BSU is the among the nation's top graduate school programs in Nursing (MSN), Computer Science, Education and Public Affairs (U.S. News & World Report).

With an enrollment of more than 6,000, BSU is a diverse university whose students, faculty and staff represent many ethnic and cultural backgrounds. BSU is centrally located in one of the nation’s most exciting metropolitan areas within easy reach of Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Annapolis, and boasts a serene campus on a 300-acre suburban wooden tract.

• Oversees the operation, maintenance, and reliability of campus MEP systems, including HVAC plants, electrical distribution, and plumbing infrastructure.
• Ensures effective execution of preventive maintenance programs and work order processes, including reviewing, updating, and optimizing PM tasks within the CMMS system.
• Manages and monitors building automation systems (BAS) and directs controls contractors to ensure optimal system performance and energy efficiency.
• Serves as primary manager for all MEP-related service contracts, ensuring contractor performance, compliance, and alignment with campus standards.
• Supervises and provides technical guidance to specialized mechanics, technicians, and contractors performing MEP-related work.
• Supports and coordinates MEP-related capital projects, deferred maintenance efforts, and special projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation.
• Represents Operations & Maintenance in capital planning, construction, and renovation projects, ensuring system design and installation meet operational standards.
• Reviews system performance data, prepares technical reports, and recommends operational improvements for efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
• Maintains project schedules to address deferred maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.
• Collaborates with Facilities leadership and other departments to prioritize work orders, maintenance activities, and system improvements.
• Assists in the development and delivery of training programs for staff related to MEP systems, safety, and operational procedures.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA/MOSH regulations, applicable codes, and university safety standards.
• Assists in coordination of campus events, emergency response, and critical system outages as needed.
• May supervise additional maintenance or grounds personnel as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing industrial or commercial HVAC/MEP systems with a degree; 10 years without a degree.
• At least 5 years of direct oversight of building mechanical and infrastructure systems, including chillers, boilers, pumps, air handling units, and distribution systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs, work order systems, and contractor management.
• Maryland 1st Grade Stationary Engineer License (preferred or required…