Building Operations Engineer

Johns Hopkins University
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Feb 19, 2025
We are seeking a *Building Operations Engineer* who is primarily responsible for delivering a quality and reliable Maintenance Service program to the Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH) facilities. The Building Operations Engineer reports to the Associate Director of Building Operations. This position provides technical expertise to Facilities Maintenance and defines specific programs necessary to maintain the BSPH facility's Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems in the most efficient and effective manner. These programs would include the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of large air handling units used for ventilation and space conditioning, including all auxiliary related equipment such as condensers, cooling towers, pumps, air compressors, etc.; oversees water treatment tests and analysis; monitors and maintains other building service equipment; oversees staff utilizing computer-based building automation systems (BAS) for maintenance activities, operates and maintains various types of refrigeration equipment, responds and investigates building tenant service requests; tests and monitors fire life and safety alarm systems; maintains the building operability while optimizing equipment performance to achieve energy efficiency and sustainability goals. This includes providing excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors. Additionally, the Building Operations Engineer develops, updates, and implements MEP Facilities Maintenance programs, routines, and schedules as necessary. Analyzes feedback and adjusts programs, schedules, and labor requirements accordingly. This position reports to the Associate Director of Building Operations. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Develop priorities and direct supervisors to achieve departmental programmatic and fiscal objectives. Direct Supervisors in the management of workload to ensure a timely and quality response to requests for service. Oversee the implementation of a MEP Preventive Maintenance program to maintain system reliability and efficiency. Support retro-commissioning and auditing efforts of existing building envelopes, systems, and controls to ensure proper functionality and minimizing energy consumption. Provide direction based on engineering principles and maintenance requirements to implement system upgrades to achieve reliability, energy efficiency, safety, operational, and sustainability improvements. Implement performance standards to meet service expectations and productivity measures to identify and track progress. Continually assess performance through established building standards and apply corrective measures as required. Hire, train, evaluate, and terminate approximately 20 staff as required. (HVAC Supervisor, Electrical Supervisor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC Technician, Maintenance Mechanic II) Perform annual performance evaluations. Assist individual supervisors as necessary with disciplinary actions. Apply the University policies and collective bargaining agreement and resolve issues that may arise. Ensure compliance with OSHA, BOCA, State and Federal regulations, and JHU safety standards for all work occurring in BSPH buildings. Support safety programs for the continual maintenance of a safe workplace and safety-conscious staff. Assist the Associate Director of Building Operations in the development and implementation of fiscal strategy for achieving departmental goals. Budget management responsibility totaling approximately $4.5 million dollars. This includes planning, oversight, and tracking costs. Provide input to assist in the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets. Assist in identifying capital renewal projects on a fiscal year basis within a limited capital budget. Review the impact of the approved capital plans on Maintenance and adjusts programs accordingly. Oversee departmental support of events and work closely with the Special Events Team (SET). Procure supplies and equipment necessary to maintain effective and efficient maintenance programs. Evaluate and make recommendations on equipment, supplies, and procedures. Ensure that all Environmental Services activities and programs are accomplished in accordance with statutory requirements and regulatory guidelines. Oversee parts, materials, and equipment inventories to ensure adequate stocking levels. On-call at times and is expected to either physically or verbally respond to emergencies, depending upon the scope of the problem. Support the academic mission and the school's commitment to sustainability by providing an attractive, safe, and sustainable environment. Support the continuing development and implementation of the University's climate change initiative, which guides the university's overall environmental efforts by prioritizing projects, strategies, and programs to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Perform other duties as assigned. Scope of Responsibility Campus-wide and including all buildings that comprise of the BSPH campus, approximately 1.5 million gross square feet (gsf) of owned space. Geographical locations include the Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH), Deering Hall, and the School of Nursing (SON). Communication Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. The Building Operations Engineer communicates with various senior facilities and administrative representatives, presents viable projects for approval, and engages and manages consultants and design engineers, departmental staff, and end users to determine project feasibility. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Remain stationary for extended periods of time. Ability to operate a computer and other equipment on a frequent basis. Ability to frequently communicate with coworkers. This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Five years' related experience in building MEP systems engineering and design work. Additional education may substitute for some required experience by the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer license in the State of Maryland or a state with reciprocity preferred. Seven years' experience with major building mechanical systems, notably HVAC, Building Automation Systems (BAS), and plumbing systems. Experience with electrical systems (power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, etc.) Strong background of both design and field experience with major building mechanical systems including laboratory spaces; experience in commissioning HVAC systems and project management experience. Certified Energy Manager (AEE), LEED AP (USGBC), and Professional Engineering license. Classified Title: Mechanical Engineer Job Posting Title (Working Title):Building Operations Engineer Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PF Starting Salary Range: $85,500 - $149,800 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm FLSA Status:Exempt Location:School of Public Health Department name: Maintenance Personnel area: School of Public Health Total Rewards The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/. Education and Experience Equivalency Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job. Applicants Completing Studies Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date. 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