Operating Engineer (M)

Title: Operating Engineer (M)

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under direct supervision, operates equipment used in park buildings and field houses for heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, ice conditioning equipment, filtration and pumping. Makes minor repairs and adjustments and performs preventive maintenance to said equipment. Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Has direct charge of the equipment, operation and general care of

• Heating
• Ventilating
• Air-conditioning
• Refrigeration
• Ice conditioning equipment
• Filtration and pumping equipment in a park building
• Swimming pool or field house including boilers 
• Burners
• Fuel handling pumps 
• Compressors
• Water purifying equipment
• Water heating appliances
• Fan blowers 
• Air filters and other electro/mechanical equipment.
• Fires the boiler, maintains water level in boiler and operates fans and accessory equipment. 
• Writes reports of fuel consumed. 
• Cleans and keeps in order the equipment and premises. 
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor emergency repairs on mechanical equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: Experience operating and maintaining heating, ventilating and cooling machinery and equipment, such as water heating appliances and central air-conditioning units is preferred. Previous experience in swimming pool maintenance as well as the operation of water purifying equipment, compressors and other related equipment is desirable. 

License Requirement: Current Stationary Engineer’s License. Current Illinois Driver’s License. Certification as a Refrigeration Technician.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of swimming pool sanitation standards. Ability to perform maintenance of heating, ventilating and cooling equipment. Ability to perform manual labor. Ability to maintain routine records.

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job duties are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Rate of Pay: $123,905.60/annually 

Union: 339 Career Service: EEO: Skilled Craft Work FLSA: Non-Exempt