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Salary $100,830 - $126,038 a year job type full-time
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Position number: 101762
Functional
Category status: 33-exempt regular
Applicant search category: staff
University authorized fte: 1.000
Unit: vpa-fm-e&e-combined heat & power plant
Campus/college information: founded in 1856, university of maryland, college park is the state’s flagship institutionOur 1,250-acre college park campus is just minutes away from washington, d.c., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of powerThis unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleledSynergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areasThe university is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of maryland, and in the world.
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Vaccine protocol
The university of maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priorityAs part of that commitment, the university system of maryland (usm) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on usm campuses this fall, including umd, are required to be vaccinated against covidAs a prospective and/or a new employee at umd, you will be required to comply with the university’s vaccination protocolProof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any university of maryland locationProspective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employmentFailure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position summary/purpose of position: the purpose of this position is to serve as the university’s technical representative for campus mechanical utility systems which include: combined heat & power plant (chp), steam, condensate return, hot water and satellite chilled water utility buildings (equipment and distribution system) and building chillers connected to the medco system.
The above-mentioned utility systems are currently operated and maintained by a third party operator through an operations and maintenance contract that the university has with the maryland economic development corporation (medco).
This position will be involved with the day-to-day operations of the medco systems and help develop new projects through internal and external resources either for repair activities or long-term system improvements.
The university is currently in the process of developing the nextgen energy program (nextgen)The program that will be put in place will upgrade existing energy systems and a new third party operator will be engaged to manage, operate and maintain the university’s energy systemsThis position will be engaged during the development, construction and operations phase of the nextgen program and will work closely with the operator and assistant director of the nextgen programThis position will be the single point of contact for day-to-day operational management of 3rd party provider of electric, steam, hot water and chilled water utilities.
Minimum qualifications: education: bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar related technology field.
Experience: seven (7) years of experience including design, commissioning, and testing of mechanical infrastructure is requiredExperience should be in performing similar duties with complex mechanical utility and building systemsPosition requires at least five (5) years’ experience in the design 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.
Knowledge, skills & abilities: must have demonstrated ability to devise innovative solutions to problemsMust have knowledge and experience designing, constructing and commissioning mechanical systemsMust be knowledgeable about building automation systems and be capable of writing sequences of operation for mechanical systems, and be knowledgeable of building, mechanical and energy codes, products and current best practices for mechanical systemsMust be an effective communicator, both in oral and written formMust have the ability to use computers and be adept at using autocad, energy modelling, word-processing and spreadsheet software.
Preferences: preferences:
Professional engineer
Knowledge and use of hydraulic evaluation software, such as termis is desirable.
Additional certifications: additional certifications (includes licensing):
Incumbent must possess a driver’s license, as duties require the incumbent to travel to and from meetings and project sites both on and off campusIf driving a state vehicle, incumbent must possess a valid md class c driver’s license or equivalent with fewer than six (6) points.
Additional information: for full and best consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 professional references by october 29, 2021.
The hiring salary range for this position is $100,830-$126,038.
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 promiseWe are responsible for the physical campus – its academic, research and administrative spaces, the building infrastructure, and the surrounding landscapeOur workforce of about 800 employees brings a rich diversity of backgrounds, talents and skills to the management of this complex environmentWe serve the campus community twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year.
Job risks not applicable to this position
Physical demands must have the ability to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work from ladders; to manipulate equipment, tools and supplies; to have the manual dexterity to operate a computer; to wear and work in personal protective equipment (safety footwear, hard hat, protective eye and ear wear, etc.); to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to lift 70 poundsWhile the physical demands listed above may be experienced, the position is primarily an office environmentThis position is telework eligible.
Posting date: 10/05/2021
Closing date:
Open until filled yes
Best consideration date 11/02/2021
Diversity statement: the university of maryland, college park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentThe university is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the first amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
