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Operations & Maintenance Lead (S03472)

Montgomery College
Montgomery College Salary
Montgomery, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026
Job Description
Montgomery College, Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campuses, have immediate needs for a FT Operations and Maintenance Leads. The work schedule is 5 days/40 hours a week. The Takoma Park/Silver Spring position is Monday – Friday from 6:30am to 3pm. The Rockville position is Monday - Friday 2:30pm to 11pm. This is a non-bargaining, non-exempt, grade 27 position. For non-exempt positions, you are not eligible to work a secondary job at Montgomery College. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, belonging, and inclusiveness.
FT Operations and Maintenance Leads are responsible for leading and performing work associated with the effective and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and building heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC). Responsibilities include monitoring and executing work assignments or special projects including instructing and guiding staff, inspecting completed work, and maintaining work records.
Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Provide guidance and instruction to assigned staff engaged in providing mechanical, building automation control systems, and HVAC services.
  • Monitor, inspect, and review work of assigned staff to ensure work is performed according to established standards. Identify the training needs of staff and coordinate/conduct in-house training.
  • Perform routine tasks associated with maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment including heating and air-conditioning systems, controls, and related subsystems and components.
  • Ensure Direct Digital Controls systems are properly calibrated and operate as designed.
  • Perform operational tests of new and existing system command and control points.
  • Ensure all equipment is maintained and serviced according to equipment manufacturer’s requirements and that all mechanical rooms are safely maintained.
  • Respond to customers concerns and resolve issues. Coordinate contract services and monitor the work of contractors.
  • Identify issues and challenges within the unit and develop strategies to resolve.
  • Identify materials and equipment needed to perform duties and the type and/or quantities required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED or completion of a vocational program in the building heating and cooling trade or equivalent training.
  • 5 years’ experience in the facilities maintenance field including 1-year experience in a team lead or foreman role.
  • The equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
  • Section 608 Universal Certification (EPA) - EPA Section 608 Universal certification.
  • HVAC Journeyman License OR Maryland Stationary Engineer 3rd grade license - Maryland Board of HVAC.
  • Working knowledge of the methods, techniques, procedures, standard practices, tools and materials common to HVAC repair, maintenance, and installation.
  • Ability to understand, troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and building automation systems as well as stand-alone mechanical equipment.
  • Ability to comprehend mechanical drawings, specifications, sketches, and work orders, preparing material lists and specifications. Ability to use hand tools and testing equipment employed in the HVAC trade.
  • Ability to instruct, train, and work cooperatively with others as well as communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship
  • The equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
  • Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship
Hiring Range: $30.47 - $39.60 per hour. Initial salary placement for new hires falls between the minimum and midpoint of the range and is based on relevant candidate experience and internal equity. The maximum salary for this position is $48.74 per hour.
Application Process:

For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.
As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:
  • Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
  • Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earnings restrictions, per state law.
Our
benefits
package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or
HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu
. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.
Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.
Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled

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