The posting
Release Date: November 13, 2026 Application Deadline: November 27, 2026
Requisition: 12607
Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.
Position: Maintenance Coordinator - HVAC
Location: Department of Maintenance
Salary: The salary for this position will be based on the SMASA salary schedule for eleven and twelve-month employees – Range C. ($107,614-$140,411)
Effective: December 2026
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application. In addition to the online application, any supporting documentation (unofficial transcript and/or copy of the certification, where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than November 27, 2026. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, ext. 32187)
NATURE OF WORK: This is a skilled professional and operational leadership position responsible for coordinating the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of complex heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems across all districts educational facilities. The HVAC Maintenance Coordinator provides direct supervision and technical guidance to HVAC staff, coordinates commercial HVAC projects, and oversees the district’s building automation systems. Under the direction of the Director of Maintenance, the Coordinator performs and oversees advanced troubleshooting and repairs, schedules and prioritizes work, manages third-party contractors, and develops preventive maintenance strategies. The position monitors service quality across district facilities, assesses team performance, and provides training to support staff proficiency and consistent, reliable service. The coordinator ensures HVAC systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and district requirements, with particular attention to indoor air quality (IAQ) and safety protocols. The role requires extensive knowledge of educational facility infrastructure, including large-scale chillers, boilers, and building automation networks, as well as expertise with Siemens and Tridium Niagara platforms.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Ability to oversee and provide direction to the designed department (personnel support for certificated and non-certificated employees • Ability to plan and implement short and long-range objectives which relate to the departmental and system-wide objectives • Ability to lead, support the staff, and communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external stockholders • Ability to exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm, and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, colleagues, and the community • Ability to demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people and facilitate productive academic/organizational change • Possess thorough knowledge of applicable Maryland laws, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations • Possess and demonstrates considerable, expert-level knowledge of methods, materials, and practices used in maintenance and HVAC management •Ability to supervise, direct, and schedule a dedicated team of HVAC technicians, assigning daily maintenance tasks, emergency repair requests, and coordinating seasonal heating/cooling system changeovers across all campuses •Ability to train, mentor, and evaluate HVAC staff on technical diagnostic skills, safety protocols, and modern diagnostic technologies. Actively observe, research, and collect data, evidence, and artifacts regarding employee performance
MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR - HVAC •Knowledge of and compliance with EPA regulations (including Title VI Section 608 mandates regarding the recovery, reuse, and disposal of refrigerants), OSHA safety standards, and state/local building codes •Ability to provide expert-level, master-grade understanding of complex hydronic systems, commercial steam and hot water boilers, chilled water loops, and open/closed-loop cooling towers •Superior ability to read, interpret, and work from highly complex engineering blueprints, mechanical drawings, detailed wiring diagrams, and sequences of operations •Highly effective communication skills, both oral and written, to interface professionally with school principals, executive directors, administrative staff, contractors, and field technicians •Ability to be highly comfortable working in tight/confined spaces, mechanical rooms, tunnels, and on commercial rooftops •Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and operate aerial lifts safely •Ability to work in extreme outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) and withstand typical noise levels, vibrations, and safety hazards present in mechanical rooms
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •Utilizes an assigned Board of Education vehicle to conduct regular site visits across the 32 campuses. Performs on-site system inspections, collects operational asset data, provides hands-on guidance to on-site technicians, and performs hands-on repair of mechanical equipment •Supports emergent facilities needs by participating in after-hours on-call rotation to ensure immediate response to HVAC breakdowns, weather events, or school emergencies during evening and weekend hours - Classified as Emergency Personnel •Serves as a hands-on, on-site master technician, performing direct technical repairs, diagnostics, and physical troubleshooting of the district's complex systems •Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs highly complex commercial HVAC systems, including central energy plants, centrifugal chillers, industrial steam and hot water boilers, variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, multi-zone air handling units (AHUs), air compressors, pneumatic controls, electronic temperature controls, relay systems, thermostats, variable air volume (VAV) systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), commercial rooftop units, gas-fired units, energy management systems (EMS), and complex 2-pipe and 4-pipe hydronic systems •Manages, programs, and optimizes Building Automation Systems (BAS) across the district's 32 campuses, utilizing Siemens and Tridium Niagara frameworks to program complex schedules, adjust temperature setpoints, design visual graphic dashboards, and diagnose system faults remotely •Develops, implements, and executes a comprehensive Preventive Maintenance (PM) program for all district HVAC infrastructure to minimize emergency equipment downtime, extend mechanical asset lifecycle longevity, and reduce operational energy costs •Oversees and manages third-party contractors during HVAC repair and replacement projects, ensuring that all outsourced work strictly meets district technical standards, timelines, engineering specifications, and budgets •Monitors and maintains strict IAQ metrics across all educational environments •Ensures proper ventilation rates, high-efficiency filtration (utilizing appropriate MERV ratings), and precise humidity control to ensure a safe, healthy, and comfortable learning environment in accordance with ASHRAE school guidelines •Ensures absolute compliance with EPA regulations (including Title VI Section 608 mandates regarding the recovery, reuse, and disposal of refrigerants), OSHA safety standards, and state/local building codes •Maintains meticulous, legally compliant records of refrigerant consumption and asset disposal. •High level of proficiency in navigating, building custom visual graphics, overriding logic blocks, and programming setpoints within Tridium Niagara JACEs and Siemens BAS platforms •Proficient in programming and navigating major commercial BAS/EMS platforms, including Siemens Desigo/Apogee, Johnson Controls, Tridium, Automated Logic, and Trane Tracer •Develops, coordinates, and teaches best practices and technical technical/safety procedures for the HVAC team, raising the collective technical competency of the department •Consults with school principals, administrators, and staff to coordinate maintenance tasks and project timelines. Minimizes disruptions to the daily educational process and classes while ensuring facility needs are addressed •Prepares, maintains, and presents detailed records and technical reports regarding completed work orders, asset life cycle tracking, inspections, preventative maintenance, and EPA regulatory compliance •Ensures that all Maintenance Department standard operating policies are followed and that an exceptionally high level of responsive customer service is maintained at all times, modeling professional, collaborative, and team-friendly interaction •Lifts, carries, and maneuvers heavy commercial equipment, motors, compressors, and tools up to 80 lbs. on a regular basis •Develops, monitors, and adjusts schedules to optimize workflow and response to emergency situations •Supervises, schedules, and coordinates the daily activities of HVAC technicians, including task assignments and work scheduling •Provides technical support, guidance, and training to HVAC technicians in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving complex HVAC issues •Willingness and capacity to complete additional advanced technical, administrative, and leadership training as required •Monitors and inspects HVAC installations, repairs, and maintenance to ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and company quality standards •Conducts regular inspections of HVAC systems to identify potential problems and recommend preventive maintenance measures •Address HVAC concerns, provide suggestions for system improvements, and ensures exceptional customer service •Manages inventory of HVAC equipment, tools, and supplies, ensuring availability for scheduled projects and repairs •Prepares and maintains accurate records of work orders, equipment maintenance, service history, and other required reports •Performs other related duties as required or assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: •Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited college or university OR a minimum of four (4) years of equivalent supervisory, foreman, or technical leadership experience in commercial HVAC, within commercial or institutional environments •Valid Master HVAC License or equivalent state/local high-level trade licensing. •Holds an EPA Section 608 Universal Certification and CFC Universal Certification required for environmental compliance. •Tridium Niagara 4 (N4) Certification or Siemens Factory/Advanced Training, or comparable, credentials to demonstrate high proficiency in direct digital controls (DDC) •Documented, two years of experience working within K-12 school districts, universities, large-scale institutional campuses, or highly complex commercial environments •Must be able to lift, carry, and maneuver heavy commercial equipment, motors, compressors, and tools up to 80 lbs. on a regular basis •Must possess a valid driver’s license with no more than four (4) Maryland current points. The applicant must not be convicted, pleaded guilty or nolo contendere, or received a probation before judgment or stet docket entry for any alcohol or controlled substances offense under federal or state law for a minimum of five (5) years prior to the use of a Board-owned vehicle. (Board Policy EEBA) •Classified as Emergency Personnel, after-hours on-call rotation must be available to ensure immediate response to HVAC breakdowns, weather events, or school emergencies during evening and weekend hours
Preferred: •Hands-on experience integrating, commissioning, and maintaining Siemens and Tridium-based DDC networks and field controllers •Completed college-level or professional-grade coursework in HVAC engineering, safety training, personnel leadership, project management, or school maintenance administration •Coursework in HVAC, training, leadership, maintenance, education, or related field
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time twelve-month position.
SALARY GRADE RANGE: The salary for this position will be based on the SMASA salary schedule for eleven and twelve-month employees – Range C.
BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: SMASA
Created 08.2026
The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise, and/or withdraw the positions.
The St. Mary’s County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.
