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Plant Superintendent

Employer
Bowie State University
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Aug 18, 2022


Posting Details

Job Posting Information

Job Posting Number

S346

Position Title

Plant Superintendent

Class Title

Regular or Contingent II

Regular (PIN)

Desired Start Date

FLSA

Exempt

Salary Range

$85,000 - $100,000

Open Date

05/06/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Management of operations and maintenance of MEP systems
  • Provides MEP project support
  • Primary Manager for all MEP contracts and provides direction to contract employees for assigned work areas
  • Supervise specialized mechanics and technicians
  • Oversight of building automation systems and directs controls contractor as needed
  • Prepares reports and establishes all required changes for plant systems.
  • Collaborates with other mechanics and managers to recommend operational improvements for efficiency
  • Assists in training functions as assigned. Ensures efficiency and reliability of all programs and adheres to all safety standards in physical plants
  • Review equipment and building preventive maintenance tasks. Update and revise as necessary
  • Maintain project schedules to address deferred maintenance
  • Assist with coordination of special project requests from various departments, including budget development, scheduling and implementation
  • Represent Operations and Maintenance interests on Capital and other large projects
  • Manage maintenance projects requiring the use of outside contractors
  • May be required to occasionally supervise maintenance or grounds staff
  • Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or combination of education and experience required.

Experience

Minimum seven (7 ) years managing industrial HVAC plant with a degree or twelve (12) years experience without a degree required. Position requires at least five (5) years’ experience in the direct oversite of building and infrastructure mechanical systems, including chillers, boilers, pumps, air handling units, fan coil units, chilled and heating water, steam, DX air conditioning, domestic water and specialty plumbing systems.

MD-1st Grade Operating Engineer, Journey Licenses in HVAC, Electrical or Plumbing, DC 3rd Class, NAPE preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Experience in construction, operations and maintenance, commissioning, and testing of mechanical infrastructure is required.
  • Experience in performing with oversight and operation of complex mechanical utility and building systems.
  • Knowledge of the functions, activities, requirements and objectives of the specific program/functional area to which assigned.
  • Ability to perform accurate computations and verification of data relating to the Facilities Management operations.
  • Ability to perform research and prepare data for distribution.
  • Ability to maintain files and records and prepare reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to use a computer and related software.
  • Ability to organize and to multi-task.
  • Must have demonstrated ability to devise innovative solutions to problems.
  • Must have knowledge and experience designing, constructing and commissioning mechanical systems.
  • Must be knowledgeable about building automation systems, and be knowledgeable of building, mechanical and energy codes, products and current best practices for mechanical systems.
  • Must be an effective communicator, both in oral and written form.
  • Must have the ability to use computers and be adept at using AutoCAD, energy modelling, word-processing and spreadsheet software.
Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical examination to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-Commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license may be required.

Other

Please be advised, COVID -19 vaccinations are required for faculty and staff to be employed at Bowie State University.

BSU offers a generous benefits package, which includes 22 vacation days, 13 holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.

This is a Non-Union position.

Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://bowiestate.peopleadmin.com/postings/1941
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or combination of education and experience?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have seven (7) years of managing industrial HVAC plant with a bachelor's degree or twelve (12) years experience without a degree?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have at least five (5) years experience in the direct oversite of building and infrastructure mechanical systems, including chillers, boilers, pumps, air handling units, fan coil units, chilled and heating water, steam, DX air conditioning, domestic water and specialty plumbing systems?
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents

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