Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The Department of Residential Facilities is responsible for the maintenance and housekeeping services for the College Park Campus' 70+ residence halls, Greek chapter houses, and recreational facilities encompassing over 2.7 million square feet. The department employs over 300 exempt, non-exempt and student staff.

Primary Responsibilities:
The Building Mechanical System (BMS) Manager provides direct leadership for the shop's 24-hour, 365-day operations. The position directly supervises the entire MEP shop, which consists of HVAC technicians, plumbers, and Multi Trades Chief III. The Manager will assign the staff to perform routine and emergency repairs throughout those facilities. The systems include chilled water, domestic hot water, and steam. The position also oversees the department's after-hours maintenance response operations ("Reflex Program"), with six staff members participating in the reflex program. The Senior Manager of Facilities Maintenance supervises the Manager of the BMS shop.

Physical Demands:
Incumbent will be required to work from ladders, lifts, or scaffolding; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.
Incumbent will be required to work in hazardous or irritating environments and adverse weather or temperature conditions.
Incumbent will be required to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
Incumbent will be required to inspect work, which may involve bending, stooping, walking and climbing. Will assist with/lead snow removal activities, which may require using snow removal equipment (tractors, snow blowers, shovels), and working outside in cold weather for extended periods. Will require extended hours/overtime work due to weather emergencies, scheduled openings and closings, and system changeovers.
This position is required to submit annual Financial Disclosure information to the Maryland State Ethics Commission.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Driver’s License with less than 6 points is required.
Experience in higher education or large-scale housing or facilities maintenance is preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of and skills in methods and techniques used in general mechanical, structural, and maintenance trades.
Thorough knowledge/skill in basic mathematics – volumes, areas, fractions, proportions, etc. Skill in use/maintenance of tools or equipment.
Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
OSHA 30 preferred
IWMS experience, AssetWorks preferred.

License/Certifications:
CEFP Certification preferred

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Three (3) years of facilities, operations, construction, or maintenance experience. One (1) year of experience leading or supervising professional staff. Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Knowledge of building systems. Knowledge of building operations requirements. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.

Additional Job Details

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

Yes

Department

VPSA-Res Facilities-Facilities Main

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$102,979-$123,574

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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