Operating Engineer; Swing Shift

Overview

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

Hours/

Schedule:

40 Hours - Rotating Shift

Compensation: $44.53 per Hour

This can be worked as a 9 month (with summers off) or 12 month position.

This is a union position. After the 6 month probationary period, the successful candidate will be required to join the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local Number 70.

As the Operating Engineer, you will be part of a team that makes up a 3 shift around-the-clock operation monitoring and maintaining our high-pressure boilers during the heating season which is mid-October to mid-May. During this period the position is a Swing Shift shift position (11pm-7am) On a rotating day/ rotating shift pattern, 7-on, 2-off, 7-on, 2-off, 6-on, 4-off. Rotating through all 3 shifts.

Boiler schedules are created well in advance of the heating season to allow for scheduling. During the cooling season mid-May through mid-October the shift transitions to a maintenance position with a flexible shift schedule, typically 1st shift.

• 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.

• 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

Refer to Position Description Form including descriptions from:

• 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.

• 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.

These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page.

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

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

Jaclyn Howard

Talent Acquisition Manager

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