Facilities Management

We need dedicated team members to join us to keep the construction, operations, maintenance and infrastructure of the UMBC campus running smoothly so our students, faculty and staff can continue our mission of striving for excellence.
Our staff maintains 70 university buildings on 512 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.

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UMBC is seeking a Stationary Engineer - High Temperature/Pressure to perform technical maintenance work as a lead operating engineer on a shift in a power plant with central station refrigeration or air conditioning equipment of 500 tons or more and heating or processing boilers of 500 horsepower and above.

UMBC offers reliable hours in a stable work environment. 

Facilities Management provides free uniforms and shoes for skilled trades positions.  Tools are provided for use on the job as well as a UMBC-owned vehicle to travel to worksites on campus. UMBC also assists with keeping trades licenses current and obtaining needed training.

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $76,000 and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles.  Tuition remission is also available. 

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Specific responsibilities include:

• Functions as operating engineer with responsibility for safe, constant and efficient operation of a Central Plant Boiler. Provides guidance and training to first grade stationary engineers on assigned shift.
• Coordinates inspection, repair and maintenance activities for both emergency and non-emergency conditions. Responds to abnormal situations such as switching pumps and boilers. Functions as liaison with contractors.
• Operates and maintains central station type reciprocating, centrifugal or absorption air conditioning and refrigeration equipment with single compressor and chiller units in excess of 500 tons.
• Records data such as temperature, pressure, hours of operation, fuel consumed, water levels, voltage load and generator balance.
• Records operation and maintenance actions taken during shift and prepares reports. Monitors all safety control equipment and meters. Adjusts automatic and manual controls to assure equipment operation within recommended ranges and defined standards.
• Receives requests for operation and maintenance response to urgent matters on campus during off-hours; records activity; manages key control system.
• Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the trade. Cleans work area upon completion of project.
• Performs water tests and modifies water supply as necessary with chemical solutions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Five years in the operation of a boiler room facility, three years of which involved boilers over 500 horsepower and chillers in excess of 500 tons
• Licensure as a First Grade Stationary Engineer in the State of Maryland
• Class C Driver’s License valid in the State of Maryland

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UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.

Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:

• 14 Days of Annual Leave  (increases with years of service)
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement/Pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

Pay Range 13 (starts at $76,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience) based on the University System of Maryland Pay Program

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.