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Rochester Institute of Technology · 1 month ago

Operating Engineer II

Henrietta Campus — 100%

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$18/hr - $30/hr

2+ years exp

Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking an Operating Engineer II to join their Facilities Management Services department. This role is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of large capital equipment and HVAC systems, ensuring optimal performance and responding to urgent service requests.

Continuing EducationEdTechHigher EducationMusic EducationSTEM Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform Daily Capital Equipment Rounds: perform physical and computer rounds, understand web-based Building Management Systems. Responsible for noting any deviations or operational concerns, correcting, and reporting concerns to colleagues and/or supervision

Respond to all types of off-hour urgent service requests including fire alarms, heating and cooling issues, refrigeration, plumbing, door problems, elevator problems, electrical problems, etc. as dispatched by FMS and Public Safety. Discuss the service request with customers to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions

Perform water treatment testing on closed loops, cooling towers, and steam boilers. Determine and make any necessary adjustments to chemical feed equipment, calibrate sensors, maintain softeners, and add chemicals to systems as necessary while utilizing correct PPE

Perform repairs on HVAC equipment: This work includes but is not limited to dismantling equipment and removing it

Perform Preventive Maintenance on HVAC equipment: This work includes working on all types of HVAC equipment on campus

Learn how to access electronic Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) drawings, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, and other campus information. Use MEP drawings, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to troubleshoot, adjust, and verify system operation

Assist in training new Operating Engineer II and Operating Engineer III positions

Participate in mandatory training. Attend in house or off-site training

Perform duties as assigned by OE I and Engineering Managers

Live our values, embrace diverse perspectives, and nurture the RIT community to remain a great place to work for all

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

HVAC systemsBuilding Management SystemsComputerized Maintenance Management SystemElectrical systemsPlumbing systemsWater treatment testingManual labor skillsTeam training skillsSafety complianceCommunication skillsWork independently

Required

Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Technology, HVAC, equivalent degree, or completion of an approved RIT Training Program

Two to Three years' experience in a building service/maintenance organization (on the job or in job specific training)

Ability, knowledge, and experience to safely operate and maintain large facilities equipment and systems including boilers, chillers, hot and chilled water systems, emergency power gensets, refrigeration systems, electrical breakers, HVAC units, computer systems, and underground infrastructure systems

Ability to safely operate all equipment including, but not limited to trucks, utility vehicles, hand tools, and power tools

Able to distinguish colors of electrical wire insulation

Consistently work safely following all relative OSHA, DEC and EPA standards, laws and regulations

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently, and able to effectively plan and schedule assigned work

Must have the ability to walk a minimum of 3 miles over a period of 1 ½-2 hours a day to multiple mechanical rooms throughout campus to perform various tasks in those areas

Must be able to perform manual labor from or access equipment using a ladder or lift up to heights of 35 feet, or kneeling on the ground, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, crawling, working outside, on a roof, or inside equipment (AHU's) while carrying material and tools for the work. The material may include motors, filters, fittings, valves, belts, etc

Able to lift and carry 50 lbs., and pushing or pulling up to 200 lbs

This position requires the ability to work in irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions, dirt, dust, unpleasant odors, and loud noises while utilizing appropriate PPE

Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and E-mail

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States