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Building Systems Chief, Facilities Management
Facilities Management
Vacancy Number 300720
Position Type: Regular, full-time non-exempt position with full, competitive benefits package
Opens: 03/06/17 Closes: 07/10/17
Salary: $45,000 - $55,600
Note: The hours will be Thursday through Monday, 11:30 AM – 8 PM.
Application review begins immediately, applications received by Thursday, March 16 will receive full consideration, and the position is open until filled.
The Office of Facilities Management includes both Physical Plant and Housekeeping and is directly responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of our campus, which comprises 1.1 million square feet of space across 13 buildings and 11 acres. The Building Systems Chief serves a critical function for Facilities Management and the University by providing excellent service managing and maintaining the full range of building operational equipment for the University of Baltimore.
The Building Systems Chief serves as a senior facilities representative to ensure that all building equipment is functioning to standards. This position works independently and is responsible for providing technical direction and support for the operation and maintenance of the building and building equipment on campus. This position also responds to building operational systems emergencies, performs planned equipment preventive maintenance, and other skilled maintenance tasks with minimal supervisory oversight. This position is considered an essential position as defined by the University System of Maryland, designated as vital to the operation of the facility, and is required to report to work regardless of the existence of an emergency condition. This position is critical to the university by creating a safe and welcoming environment for staff, faculty, students and visitors. We look forward to receiving your required electronic application, cover letter and resume and learning about your interest in and qualifications for our vacancy.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Performs Journeyman level work to troubleshoot problems and provide solution and repairs for HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical equipment. Operates and maintains tools and equipment. Cleans work area upon completion of work.
- Performs planned & preventive maintenance on building operational systems equipment. Records work performed and resolution on work order for submission to supervisor review and close-out.
- Monitor Building Automation System (BAS) and respond to deficiencies. Inspect HVAC building equipment for safe operation and proper maintenance. Responds to routine calls and emergency situations to assess, repair, and secure the problem.
- Ensures weekend campus events have proper HVAC & lighting. Provides supplemental portable equipment due to lack of heating or cooling (portable heaters & AC units).
- Performs snow and ice removal from assigned areas using hand and power snow removal equipment. Spreads salt, sand, and deicers to prevent slipping
- Maintains Angelos Law Center fountains including testing water quality and chemical applications, strainer cleaning, water basin cleaning, and other fountain maintenance.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of methods and practices used on building maintenance and operations; principles of air conditioning and refrigeration
- Knowledge of OSHA and Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) regulations related to the HVAC trade and of the National Electric Code
- Knowledge of plumbing trade and skilled in the repair and maintenance of commercial plumbing fixtures
- Knowledge of refrigerant types, environmental impact, and gas reclamation procedures and equipment
- Knowledge of basic mathematics including area, volume, and weights, and the practical application on fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Work, and Outlook
- Skilled in brazing, soldering and of work control procedure
- Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, drawings, specifications, and construction documents
- Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Skill in the use of tools, machines, and equipment of the mechanical and plumbing trades including their designs, uses, repairs, and maintenance
- Skilled in installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC equipment and systems
- Ability to perform required inspections of materials and equipment
- Ability to read and understand manufacturer's recommendations regarding scheduled and preventive maintenance, servicing and operation
- Ability to use computers and related software to diagnose HVAC system problems
- Ability to prepare written reports and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to work at heights up to 35 feet; work off ladders and aerial lifts
- Ability to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and supplies and/or exert force up to 70 pounds
- Ability to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery
- Ability to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions
- Ability to work with others, as well as independently with little direction.
Required Education and Experience
Education: High School Diploma or GED and Universal CFC certification per EPA Section 608
Experience: Six years in any combination of air conditioning, refrigeration, temperature control, plumbing, or heating trades and at least two years in a lead capacity.
Preferred Education and Experience
Education: Two year trade school certificate
Experience: Valid DLLR HVAC Journeyman License or DLLR Journeyman Plumber license
The University of Baltimore ("UB" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.
We appreciate your interest in our recruitment. Please review the information below before you visit http://www.ubalt.edu/candidate_gateway/erecruit.html to view our detailed vacancy announcement and apply.
We need to receive your electronic application in our system by the vacancy closing date in order to consider you for the vacancy. Information follows about submitting the electronic application and attaching your cover letter and resume.
Applicant Instructions: Using Candidate Gateway to View and Apply for UB Vacancies
The Candidate Gateway system serves as your connection to the University of Baltimore’s job application process. It is a free, safe and secure way for you to apply for the job you want, and it allows the Office of Human Resources to maintain accurate records. Your use of the system does not require you to surrender any of your rights to privacy or confidentiality during the application process. Only qualified members of UB’s Human Resources team and members of the relevant search committee can access your application information. The search committee will not have access to any information you provide to HR for affirmative action reporting purposes.
Please read and print the information below before you apply, and refer to it as you enter your application.
NAVIGATION
A - COVER LETTER AND RESUME ATTACHMENT AND UPLOAD
Before you apply:
• Save a single PDF or Word file with your cover letter, resume, and any additional information you would like to have considered.
When you apply:
•In Candidate Gateway: Click “Browse” to access the Word or PDF document you saved with all of your documents.
•Then, click “Upload” to attach it.
•Click “Continue” to continue the application process.
B - ENTER DATA ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:
Each page shows this display:
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above and below the required data for the four categories shown above.
Click “Save” to save the data you entered on that page. The message “You have successfully submitted your job application.” confirms only that you entered that page of information into the system. You must click “Next” to continue and complete the entire application process.
1. Current and Prior Employment/Work Experience:
•Enter employment information relevant to your position of interest.
•You can use the first day of the month wherever dates are required.
•After you enter your work experience, click “Save,” then click “Next.”
2. Education/Education History and References:
•Use the dropdown to enter your highest education level. Entering this information is required.
•Then, only college and university information is required. Click the plus sign to the left of the “Postsecondary Education” link to enter that information.
•For country, enter USA or click the hourglass to select another country.
•You can use the first day of the month wherever dates are required.
•Click the plus sign to the left of "References" to enter two professional references.
•After you enter your education information and references, click “Save,” then click “Next.”
3. How did you find out about us/how did you find out about the job?
•After you enter this information, click “Save,” then click “Next.”
4. Online Questionnaire/Application Questionnaire: Answer the questions requiring a yes or no response. After you answer them, click “Submit.” This leads you to the Submit Online Application page.
C – SUBMIT ONLINE APPLICATION
To apply for your selected job: When you reach the “Submit Online Application” page shown below, you must click “I agree to these terms” and then click the “Submit” button at the end of the screen. After you click “Submit,” then you will see this information at the top of your screen:
My Applications
Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Baltimore. HR will process your application documents for the search committee’s consideration.
Note: This screen will also show additional information about the selection process and Office of Human Resources contact information.
Questions/Help
If you have trouble viewing our job postings or applying for the vacancy, contact pmason@ubalt.edu for assistance.
TO APPLY:
External applicants: Review the vacancy announcement at http://www.ubalt.edu/candidate_gateway/erecruit.html and click the external applicant link to apply.
Internal applicants (students taking classes at UB and current employees) with login and password for MyUB: use the internal applicant link, log into My UB, then click the “View or Apply for Job Positions” link on the left.
UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.
- Never use the Internet Explorer “Back” and “Forward” arrows to navigate. You will lose the information you have submitted.
- To navigate between pages, use the “Next,” “Previous,” and “Return to Previous Page” buttons.
- Use the “Save” button to save your information so you can return to it later and complete your application. Using “Save” does not complete the process to apply for a job opening.
UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.
The University of Baltimore ("UB" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices.