Building Maintenance Mechanic- Lead HVAC​/R Technician

Building Maintenance Mechanic
- Lead HVAC/R Technician

McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.

This position has a budgeted hiring rate of $45.00/hr the position is classified as a S7. The S7 salary band for all full-time, 12-month positions at the college with this classification have a minimum rate of $25/hr and a maximum rate of $47.50/hr.

At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please  to review the 2026 benefits guidebook and  to view 2026 premium rates .
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This is a hands‑on position responsible for the maintenance and repair of all College heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration (HVAC), air quality equipment (including energy recovery make‑up, exhausted air systems, and laboratory vent/chemical storage hoods). Performs duties that may be outside of the HVAC trade to support priorities of the Physical Plant. This position is classified as essential meaning employee must report when college is closed.

Occasional overtime and on‑call responsibilities is required.

Key Responsibilities

The following are typical examples of the type of work performed under this job description. This list does not include all work to be performed and duties are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director of Building Operations and Maintenance.

• Assist Director Building Operations and Maintenance to develop on going preventive maintenance program.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on air conditioners, air handlers, fan coil units, grease motors/bearings/pumps, change filters and belts, calibrate stats, clean condenser and evaporator coils, fume hood and exhaust fans, cooling towers, etc. Perform duties such as grease motors/bearings/pumps, change filters and belts, calibrate stats, clean condenser and evaporator coils, etc.
• Work on rooftop units, split systems, VAV systems, heat pumps, geothermal systems, HVAC controls and related mechanical equipment.
• Make necessary repairs or replacements to bearings, fans, motors, actuators, controllers, pumps, refrigeration equipment etc.
• Use automated control systems to monitor and control building temperature. Action taken in the automated system shall not take the place of making a repair.
• Works with Director of Building Operations and Maintenance to provide information for ordering supplies and materials or directly orders supplies and materials as requested.
• Perform minor electrical work such as replacing fuses, receptacles, switches, contractors, resetting breakers, etc.
• Make adjustments to controls, thermostats, timers, etc.
• Ensures seasonal changeover of equipment is done properly and on time.
• Trains HVAC technicians in safety practices, procedures, and proper usage of equipment.
• Perform chemical testing of cooling towers and take appropriate action based on test results.
• Coordinate with outside contractor to perform contractual duties to chillers and…