Oklahoma State University · 1 day ago
Building Engineer
Tulsa, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$24.04/hr - $27.05/hr
4+ years expOklahoma State University is seeking a Building Engineer for their OSU-Tulsa campus. The role involves operating and maintaining physical plant equipment, performing general electrical and plumbing duties, and ensuring the functionality of building systems.
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Responsibilities
Travels to separate locations to operate and maintain OSU-Tulsa Physical Plant equipment
Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, re-packing bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, and gauges
Cleans or replaces components using hand tools and power tools
Maintains all air handling units by replacing defective belts, bearings, lubricating fans, and replacing filters
Maintains all building lighting systems, including replacement of fixtures, bulbs, and ballasts
Performs general electrical and plumbing duties
Performs water tests and replaces chemicals in the treatment tank to prevent scale build-up
Records data, such as the temperature of equipment, hours of operation, water and air pressure, water levels, voltage loads, and static pressure
Adjusts manual or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges
Visually inspects equipment at regular intervals to identify malfunctions or necessary repairs
Qualification
Required
High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
Four (4) years of physical plant operations and maintenance experience
Active City of Tulsa First Class Limited Engineers License Or Unlimited Mechanical Journeyman License Or equivalent experience and ability to obtain Licensure
Valid Oklahoma Driver's License
Travel Required
Advanced knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, chillers, electrical, and plumbing systems
Local, state, and federal codes and regulations applicable to OSU campuses
OSHA regulations and safety practices related to boiler rooms
Methods and practices used in maintaining and cleaning boilers
Various types of light fixtures, lamp posts, bulbs, ballasts, wattages, volts, etc
Basic plumbing knowledge
Ability to interpret technical information and understand engineering terminology
Record and maintain accurate daily engineering logs
Administer a preventative maintenance program for all buildings and support blueprints and building plans
Run HVAC equipment, chillers, and understand blueprints and building plans
Rebuild pumps and troubleshoot motors
Handle several technical tasks at once and organize daily workload
Work overtime as needed
Interact effectively with staff, faculty, and students
Provide high-quality service in a university setting
Preferred
Experience with Automated building operating systems is a plus. Systems include Niagara, Metasys, Siemens, etc
Experience with Absorption Chillers and Johnson Controls Metasys systems
Company
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant university that prepares students for success. OSU is America’s Brightest Orange.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (73)
2024 (63)
2023 (83)
2022 (68)
2021 (60)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$261.63MKey Investors
State of OklahomaU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2025-05-29Grant· $250M
2024-12-10Grant· $0.09M
2024-07-17Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Don Kyle
CEO, National Center for Wellness and Recovery, Oklahoma State University
Roger Reid
CEO
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