HVAC Chief

Job Posting:

JR100133 HVAC Chief (Open)

Department:

Facilities, PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

08-20-2026

Close Date:

85,000-90,000

Job Description:

Under general supervision, functions as a working supervisor of a team of three or more HVAC Mechanics and has total responsibility for the complete maintenance, proper operation, service and repair of a wide variety of large, complex commercial and industrial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, including large regional heating and cooling facilities up to 4,000 tons. This typically includes reciprocating, screw, centrifugal and absorption chiller plants and complex pneumatic and/or electronic environmental control systems and encompasses air and water balance requirements and completion of plumbing, low pressure steam and electrical tasks associated with HVAC operations. Non-supervisory option: 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.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Organizes, assigns, and coordinates the technical maintenance work and installation services rendered by HVAC Mechanics and other skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers.
  2. Non-supervisory option: Performs the work as a senior mechanic with a level of expertise higher than that of an HVAC Mechanic III.
  3. Performs all the duties of HVAC Mechanic III.
  4. Supervises and trains skilled and unskilled workers assigned to projects; assigns specific tasks to workers; evaluates results; participates in performance evaluations and recommends areas for individual training and development.
  5. Inspects completed job assignments for adherence to trade standards.
  6. Prepares estimates of time, labor and materials to be used on assigned tasks. Compares cost of completed jobs with original cost estimates.
  7. Prepares specifications for the requisition of equipment, tools, parts, and supplies. Inspects these items on receipt for adherence to specifications.
  8. Prepares a variety of special and recurring reports reflecting daily operations and project status.
  9. Operates standard equipment including power and hand tools.
  10. Ensures operational readiness and safety of work areas, tools, and equipment; conducts routine inspections; performs routine repairs and maintenance on equipment and tools.
  11. Assists higher level supervisors in administrative tasks such as scheduling, occupational safety, security, and other workplace standards.
  Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED required. Non-supervisory option: Supervisory experience not required.
  
  Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Not Currently Available

Conditions of Employment:

• There will be examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license may be required.
   
  This position is an essential function/employee position. Employees in this classification will be required to report to work or remain at work during inclement weather and/or other campus events or emergencies.
  
  Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are not required but encouraged for faculty and staff to be employed at Bowie State University. This protocol is subject to change.

Additional Job Information:

Benefits
Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts.

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