Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Supervisor

Position Details

Position Information


About Us


Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Position Title
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Supervisor


FLSA
Non-Exempt


FT/PT
Full Time


Hours Per Week
40


Work Schedule
Monday-Friday


Grade
12


Compensation Range
$27.86-36.60 hourly


Summary


Under general supervision of the Facilities Operations Manager, performs and supervises routine inspections, repairs and maintenance of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. To provide an environment that is comfortable, safe, healthy and conducive to teaching, learning and working. Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) supervisor acts in the role of Facilities Operations Manager in his absence

Essential Role Responsibilities


MEP supervisor exercises overall responsibility for inspecting, planning, programming, and implementing of the preventative maintenance MEP program of the campus and other assigned facilities.

Schedules and assigns work orders to staff members using the work order calendar.
Perform routine daily inspections and maintenance of equipment assigned.

Maintain all mechanical equipment and control systems appropriately.

Reads, understands and interprets blueprints, drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturers operating and/or maintenance specifications as they relate to electrical , mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and special equipment.

Maintains and performs repairs, modifications, replacements and installations on a wide variety of mechanical systems and control systems to include pneumatic, electrical, electronic, direct digital and host computer control systems for both existing facilities and those under renovation.

Performs routine and preventive maintenance work to include operating, cleaning, inspecting, troubleshooting, adjusting, calibrating, testing, tightening, replacing, lubricating, reporting problems, and other similar tasks on a wide variety of mechanical systems.

MEP supervisor may be called upon to assist other maintenance personnel in the completion of their work to include Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters, Maintenance Technicians, Sheet Metal Workers, and others.

Recommend materials and make material lists to be used for prices and estimates.

Determine and monitor stock inventory levels which pertain to the MEP department.

Maintain and submit reports of all man-hours and materials utilized in performing MEP functions for the College, using work order and preventive maintenance records. Responsible for the inventory and safe usage of equipment and tools assigned to the MEP department.

As required, estimates materials needed and records time and materials expended on each work order.

Evaluates available MEP products, standardizes products and hardware to achieve economy.

MEP supervisor will respond to requests for maintenance and service to include emergencies, maintenance problems, requested installations, modifications, tests, calibrations, evaluations, repairs, adjustments, and other similar tasks.

MEP supervisor will be responsible for emergency response to critical situations.

MEP supervisor conducts the performance management evaluations of assigned staff.

MEP supervisor performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directly by Division management and supervision.

MEP supervisor acts in role of essential personnel for emergencies; including but not limited to snow removal, natural disasters, and safety and security issues.

MEP performs preventive maintenance of assigned equipment.

MEP supervisor performs shutdown and startup of mechanical systems.

Performs tasks in various trades assigned and scheduled by the supervisor to maintain college buildings and equipment.

Minimum Education Required
High School or equivalent


Experience Required


CFC certification required.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demand Summary
• Work inside and out in extremes of temperature, humidity and inclement weather.
• Work in mechanical rooms, spaces and tunnels where conditions will be dirty, dusty and sometimes wet and muddy.
• Work in close proximity to electrical transformers and switchgear with voltage in excess of 13,000 volts.
• Many facets of job require physical strength and stamina to perform heavy tasks for long periods of time.
• MEP will be subject to being on call and carry a cell phone or two-way radio, working with hazardous materials, schedule changes based on the needs of the College and long hours to complete/perform scheduled or emergency functions/projects.
• Work in high places on roofs or ladders and on scaffolds.
• The use of personal protective clothing and equipment
• Work schedule is 40 hours a week.
• Work overtime and call-in, as requested.

SOME OVERTIME IS REQUIRED. LEAVE APPROVAL MAY BE LIMITED DURING PEAK ACTIVITY PERIODS.

Supervisory Position?
No


Division
Facilities


Department
Facilities

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
B579P


Number of Vacancies
1


Best Consideration Date
05/27/2026


Job Open Date
05/06/2026


Job Close Date

Continuous Recruitment?
No


Job Category
Staff


Benefits Summary


Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

Applicant Instructions

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

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EEO Statement


Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
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