Engineer - First Class

POSITION PURPOSE Perform highly skilled work in the repair, operation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, mechanical equipment, pneumatic control systems, building electrical systems, plumbing systems and DDC systems throughout the University. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Operate and monitor environmental systems for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, water, lighting, cooling tower water chemical maintenance and building security systems. Access units in windows, on rooftops, above ceilings, behind walls, in crawl spaces or closets, etc.; use appropriate safety precautions, which may require wearing a ventilator; evaluate equipment and order parts; ensure fire prevention consistent with specifications and energy guidelines. Perform preventive maintenance on equipment. Troubleshoot heating/ventilation and air conditioning systems; make necessary repairs to ensure proper environmental temperatures and maximize service life of equipment; manipulate equipment using hand tools to access parts. Check and repair pumps, condensate tanks, valves, water heaters, sump pumps, reducing stations, swimming pool equipment, boilers and plumbing systems. Access equipment which may be at any eight and in any location on campus; inspect systems; diagnose problems; obtain and install replacement parts to ensure efficient operation; work with hand tools and at any angle. Clean all plenum chambers, fans, boiler rooms and other areas designated for heating and ventilation use. Clean and change air filters. Access filter chambers which may be located at any height and angle with cumbersome boxes containing replacement filters; adjust and replace belts on equipment. Align pump/motor couplings. Replace steam traps. Control flow by opening and closing gate, globe and/or butterfly valves; respond to emergencies such as floods, fires, equipment failures, etc. and assess the situation and determine how to minimize harm to equipment, ventilation systems, facilities, and people; supervise response; perform repairs as necessary. Maintain communication with building personnel necessary for proper maintenance and operation of buildings; respond to calls for service; open and close dampers; generate work orders to have additional work done and follow through on its completion; coordinate repair work on existing heating/ventilation and air conditioning systems; work with architects and engineers to develop systems for new construction. Prepare and maintain records, logs and work requests. All Operating Engineers are considered to be “Essential Personnel,” and are required to report during a university emergency closure period. Perform other duties as assigned.