Title: Building Engineer - MUB

VP Area: Administration & Finance - UMW

Department: Facilities Operations

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $54,901

Job Summary/Basic Functions

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Building Engineer. This position is responsible for the maintenance, care, upkeep of UMW building mechanical and electrical operating systems, building structures, equipment and furnishings. This position performs both routine and repair maintenance tasks and is responsible to coordinate the work of UMW staff, contract employees, and/or contractors of the University as required. This position will also provide shift coverage and is tasked with coordinating facilities services support and response to UMW operations. Shifts vary, from Wednesday-Sunday, 8AM-5PM, Monday-Friday 2pm-11pm and Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

The Building Engineer provides operations and building support to the University of Mary Washington. This position is deemed essential, in accordance with: Policy No.1.35 Department of Human Resources Management Policies And Procedures Manual.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• Knowledge of and skill in basic computer operation
• Knowledge of and skill in maintenance practices in one or more of following building trades: electrician, plumber, HVAC, carpenter, or painter
• Extensive knowledge of building maintenance practices, building codes and regulations
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills as well as sound judgment and initiative
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and direct maintenance performed by UMW staff and contractors
• Ability to maintain required records

Required Experience:

• Substantial experience in repair and upkeep of institutional/commercial building structures, building furnishings and components and building operating systems
• Extensive experience in building maintenance practices
• Experience in directing and coordinating building maintenance and repair projects

Additional Considerations:

KSAs

• Basic knowledge of BAS control programs
  

EDUCATION

• Vocational trade school, in electrical, plumbing, HVAC or carpentry
  

Experience

• Extensive experience in building maintenance at a residential institution, Prior employment at an institution of higher education
• Experience in contract oversight and management
  

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

• HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical journeyman's licensure

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.