Macalester College · 2 months ago
Operating Engineer (Swing Shift)
US-MN-St. Paul
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$44.53/hr - $44.53/hr
5+ years expMacalester College is seeking to hire an Operating Engineer for its Facilities Services Department. The role involves monitoring, maintenance, and operation of the central heating plant high-pressure boiler system and general campus maintenance duties during the summer.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Testing, monitoring, maintenance, repair, and operation of high-pressure boilers and related equipment
Monitor boiler water quality and administer chemical treatment as indicated through testing
Monitor building automation systems to ensure proper temperature control and alarm response to campus buildings and equipment
Follows accepted process for adjustments to boiler plant equipment. Project schedule awareness, knowledge of and adherence to accepted best practices
Perform preventive/predictive maintenance as directed
May perform testing, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of equipment and systems related to heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues in campus buildings
This position will be part of the maintenance on-call rotation list
Provide Central Plant support for special events on campus, which may include weekends and/or holidays
Follow safe work practices and all environmental, health and safety policies and procedures
Engaging in and promoting Macalester’s culture of diversity and inclusion, encompassing individuals of any heritage, identity, status or orientation
Qualification
Required
Minnesota First Class B Boiler Operator's license
Possesses exceptional knowledge of high-pressure steam boiler operation, principles, applications, techniques, procedures and dangers of such systems
Must possess knowledge and skills in electricity, HVAC, and plumbing in sufficient depth to perform testing, maintenance, and repair of systems
Significant work experience with building energy management computer systems
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity
Preferred
Associate's degree, or vocational or technical school degree in an equipment/building maintenance discipline
5 years experience maintaining equipment and systems in a high pressure boiler plant
Benefits
Employer contributions to a pension plan.
Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.
Company
Macalester College
Macalester College, an educational institute, offers academic and research-based services to its students.
501-1000 employees
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