Responsible for the operation of the main boiler plant and/or buildings operations in college buildings;
Operate, maintain, and adjust all plant equipment including boilers, turbines, pumps, HVAC units, lighting and power equipment;
Oversee, record and calculate daily meter readings for steam, water, and cooling towers;
Start up, stop, operate, and maintain all buildings’ central operating systems and related equipment which include chillers, absorbers, and low pressure boilers;
Isolate electrical systems, check fuse, resistance, continuity of related control circuits and power equipment;
Monitor, operate, and adjust computerized building management and alarm systems;
Test and treat boiler chemical for main high pressure boilers and low pressure boilers;
Record air flow readings and air change calculations to troubleshoot problems;
Make repairs, assign work, and perform all that is necessary to ensure the plant and building integrity with self guidance in the technical aspects of the work;
Provide training to new and lower grade employees;
Notify responsible parties if systems are out of range;
Assign or re-assign watch stand-by staff to various campus locations in the event of absence;
Responsible for daily job/preventive maintenance assignments to maintenance staff;
Generate timely e-mail notification of operational events to engineering management staff and appropriate college personnel as established by management;
May be responsible for generating and closing work order tickets;
Order parts and supplies for operational needs; i.e. filters, belts, lube oil, tools, etc;
Responsible for the operation of emergency generators;
Perform other related duties as assigned
MUST BE ABLE TO WORK VARIABLE HOURS
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma and 5 years of current experience along with a NYC Stationary Engineer License
License is required for all boiler/high pressure steam equipment; for all other equipment a HS Diploma and 5 years of current experience related to the respective equipment is required.
Cryogenic gases certificate of fitness and/or sprinkler standpipe certificate of fitness is preferred.
Skills and Competencies
Must possess the strength and dexterity needed to perform the job and the physical ability to move equipment as necessary;
Must adhere to operational safety rules and regulations as deemed by the College;
Must be able to follow directives and possess good communication skills and ability to interact with building/office occupants effectively;
Must be able to work with the supervisor to assign and monitor the work of lower grade employees in the shop;
Must be able to work independently;
Must be able to execute special projects as assigned by Operations & Maintenance Supervisors;
Must have knowledge of log out/tag out of mechanical and electrical systems;
Must possess basic computer skills; i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
