HVAC Chief - Steam
University of Maryland, Facilities Management
Rockville, MD
- Ten years progressively responsible experience in any combination of air conditioning, refrigeration, temperature control, steamfitting, stationary engineering, plumbing or heating trades.
- Two years of this experience must have included the supervision of journey level mechanics in these trades. (2) Non-supervisory option: Supervisory experience not required.
- Performs routine maintenance and planned service on a variety of large, complex commercial and industrial HVAC systems, including large central heating (700 total horsepower high pressure steam plant), high and low pressure steam distribution systems and cooling facilities (1450 total tons).
- Coordinates repairs, facility renewal projects and other programs to extend the life of HVAC and related equipment.
- Work performed will focus on but not be limited to, the steam piping and equipment, such as pressure reducing stations, steam traps, condensate return units, and condensate tempering devices, control valves and associated piping. This includes the independent installation, repair, and maintenance of various steam system components, assisting with facility renewal projects, and other programs to extend the life of steam HVAC heating and humidity equipment, domestic hot water steam heating systems, lab sterilization equipment utilizing steam (autoclaves, cage washers, etc.) and other related equipment.
- Responsible to coordinate and supervise work by subcontractors while completing tasks related to HVAC maintenance.
- Functions as a team member involved in a variety of multi-trades tasks including mechanical, electrical, and structural as needed to ensure the operation of a safe and dependable laboratory and research facility.
- Performs the work outlined above in a non-supervisory role, as an expert senior mechanic.
- May be responsible for leading less skilled HVAC mechanics and skilled crafts people.
University of Maryland-Facilities Management is seeking an on-site HVAC Chief (Steam) to provide routine maintenance and planned service on a variety of large, complex commercial and industrial HVAC systems, including large central heating high-pressure steam plant for University of Maryland-IBBR campus located in Rockville, MD.
About the Company
University of Maryland, Facilities Management
Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Maryland in its mission of achieving excellence as the State’s primary center of research and graduate education and the institution of choice for undergraduate students of exceptional ability and promise. We are responsible for the physical campus – its academic, research and administrative spaces, the infrastructure that supports the buildings, and the landscape that surrounds them. Our workforce of about 800 employees brings a rich diversity of backgrounds, talents and skills to the management of this complex environment. We serve the campus community twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year.
Our Mission
We create and care for the physical environment that enables the University of Maryland students, faculty and staff to achieve excellence.
Our Vision
To be a collaborative, innovative and inclusive partner that delivers exceptional service to the UMD community.
Our Values
Service Excellence: We consistently deliver excellent client experiences.
Collaboration: We work together with open communication.
Inclusion: We seek and respect diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Empowerment: We trust and rely on each other to take responsibility.
Continuous Improvement: We always strive for better.