HVAC Preventative Maintenance Supervisor - (Operations Supervisor I) - General Services, Operations

Salary : $66,629.00 - $120,831.00 Annually
Location : 9200 Berger Road, Columbia, MD 21046, MD
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 27-00067
Department: General Services
Division: DGS-Operations and Maintenance
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, leads and/or performs equipment repair, replacement, and preventative maintenance checks and services. Leads maintenance team to meet targets, perform regular inspections, and maintain equipment. Supervise the day-to-day oversight of preventive maintenance mechanics performing semi-skilled work in operating and routinely servicing heating and cooling equipment and performing a variety of facilities maintenance. The work of this class involves the oversight and responsibility for the safe, efficient operation and routine servicing of building heating and cooling equipment, which typically consists of central low-pressure boilers, chillers and associated motors, pumps and fans; self-contained rooftop units, direct outside air units, heat pumps, variable air volume systems, variable refrigerant volume systems, and geothermal systems. Skilled trades and craft personnel perform more technical repairs. Employee manages and ensures timely responses to requests for building services and repairs. Use computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) to develop and assign work orders, including tracking of staff time. Order materials as required. Physical Demands: Involves working in close, dirty spaces, and some exposure to conditions where minor injuries could occur. Sufficient physical strength and freedom from disabling defects to permit the lifting and moving of heavy objects (minimum 50 lbs.) and to perform manual labor. Special Requirements: Employee in this classification is considered emergency personnel and is required to report to buildings during inclement weather and may be required to report to other locations to assist staff in emergency situations.
STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$32.03 - $35.02/Hourly
$66,629 - $72,842/Annually

*This is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. Please note that the final salary will be determined by the Office of Human Resources, commensurate with experience and aligned to ensure internal equity with similarly situated roles.*

CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTIONPerforms supervisory and advanced level operations service work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes directing the activities of one or more crews of laboring and/or motor equipment operation and repair personnel; driving and operating of heavy motor, construction, and complex mechanical equipment; may direct and participate in the day-to-day operations of a large-size site or sites.

*This is a Classified position, meaning that it is a part of the Howard County Classified Service upon completion of a probationary period of at least six (6) months*

*Please note that this position falls within a collective bargaining unit and is represented by AFSCME Local 3085, Local 3888, or Local 1810.*

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Oversight:

• Assists in day-to-day oversight of preventive maintenance mechanics.
• Serves as lead and provides guidance, training, and support to assigned preventive maintenance staff.
• Conducts routine review of tasks completed by preventive maintenance mechanics and provides reporting to Operations and Maintenance managers.
• Leads the work of mechanics or performs duties in their absence, including reporting maintenance and supply needs.

Maintenance Operations and Technical Work:

• Performs general maintenance work when preventive maintenance mechanics are unavailable (building and equipment repairs, alarm checks, door adjustments, temporary window repairs, replacing fixtures/furniture).
• Maintains and inspects boiler plant and related heating/cooling equipment.
• Operates and services oil burners, ventilating equipment, and mechanical systems.
• Checks and replaces belts; adjusts pulleys; oils motors; cleans and services pumps, fans, compressors, and boiler room equipment.
• Replaces filters and maintains HVAC equipment performance records.
• Observes grounds, building exterior, and roof, reporting deficiencies through the CMMS.
• Implements preventive maintenance plans for county facilities.

Project Coordination and Evaluation:

• Communicates with administrators, personnel, contractors, and vendors regarding maintenance needs, repairs, coordination, and project oversight.
• Evaluates programs and projects to determine whether work should be completed by staff or outside contractors.

Procurement and Administrative Support:

• Assists with purchasing and procurement of maintenance materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintains records and prepares routine reports using the CMMS.

Emergency Response:

• Responds to emergency calls outside regular hours as needed.
• Responds to emergency situations to address immediate life-safety concerns.

Other:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides supervision of employees in the Bureau of Operations and Maintenance. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws and regulations. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; developing Standard Operating Procedures; providing input on evaluations addressing complaints and resolving problems.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
Class C Maryland Driver's License or equivalent issued by state of residence.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience in the operation and routine servicing of a heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems at an institutional level. Experience in a supervisory or lead role preferred. Increasing levels of responsibility for maintenance work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. Employee may be exposed to high and precarious places such as scaffolding, ladders and building roofs. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to deliver speeches and write articles for publication that are relevant to the Division's mission. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors with or without visual aids.

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN: Under the County's flexible benefits plan called CountyFlex, employees may elect to enroll in medical insurance plans, dental insurance plans, optional life insurance, dependent life insurance, and healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Employee contributions to these benefits are made on a pre-tax basis. Information concerning enrollment options, plan rates and a benefits comparison chart are available in the Office of Human Resources.

GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: Employees receive a group term life insurance benefit equal to 2 times their annual salary at no cost. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The County pays the entire cost for this benefit. Employees may purchase additional coverage under the CountyFlex benefits plan.
PAID LEAVE BENEFITS: Annual and Disability Leaves are accrued over 24 pay periods each year. Personal leave is credited on January 1st each year. Use of Annual, Disability and/or Personal Leave requires supervisory approval.

ANNUAL LEAVE: During the first 5 years of employment, employees accrue the equivalent of 13 days per year. From ye