Operating Engineer; Swing Shift

Operating Engineer (Swing Shift) – Inside Higher Ed

Macalester College seeks to hire an Operating Engineer to work in its Facilities Services Department during the academic year (September through May). The position will be responsible for monitoring, maintenance, and operation of the central heating plant high‑pressure boiler system and central chillers, as well as general campus maintenance duties during the summer.

$44.53 per hour.

40 hours per week – rotating shift. The swing shift is 11 pm–7 am. Shift schedule: 7 days on, 2 days off, 7 days on, 2 days off, 6 days on, 4 days off. During the cooling season (mid‑May to mid‑October) the position transitions to a maintenance role with a flexible 1st‑shift schedule.

After a 6‑month probationary period, the successful candidate will be required to join the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 70.

• 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 for campus buildings and equipment.
• Follow accepted processes for adjustments to boiler plant equipment, maintain project schedule awareness, and adhere to best practices.
• Perform preventive and 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.
• Participate in the maintenance on‑call rotation.
• Provide central plant support for special events on campus, which may include weekends and holidays.
• Follow safe work practices and all environmental, health and safety policies and procedures.
• Engage in and promote Macalester’s culture of diversity and inclusion, encompassing individuals of any heritage, identity, status, or orientation.

• MN First Class B Boiler Operator’s license.
• Exceptional knowledge of high‑pressure steam boiler operation, principles, applications, techniques, procedures, and dangers of such systems.
• Knowledge and skills in electricity, HVAC, and plumbing sufficient to perform testing, maintenance, and repair of systems.
• Significant work experience with building energy management computer systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

• Associate’s degree or vocational/technical school degree in an equipment/building maintenance discipline.
• Five years’ experience maintaining equipment and systems in a high‑pressure boiler plant.

• 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.

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

For best consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume through Macalester’s Employment Opportunity Webpage as soon as possible. This hire is an immediate need. The position will be posted until filled.

Contact
Jaclyn Howard
Talent Acquisition Manager
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