Building Engineer

Overview

Building Engineer role at Oklahoma State University (OSU-Tulsa campus).

• Travels to separate locations to operate and maintain OSU-Tulsa Physical Plant equipment.
• Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, re-packing bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, and gauges.
• Cleans or replaces components using hand tools and power tools.
• Maintains all air handling units by replacing defective belts, bearings, lubricating fans, and replacing filters.
• Maintains all building lighting systems, including replacement of fixtures, bulbs, and ballasts.
• Performs general electrical and plumbing duties.
• Performs water tests and replaces chemicals in the treatment tank to prevent scale build-up.
• Records data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, water and air pressure, water levels, voltage loads, and static pressure.
• Adjusts manual or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended operating ranges.
• Visually inspects equipment at regular intervals to identify malfunctions or necessary repairs.

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Four (4) years of physical plant operations and maintenance experience
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
  • Active City of Tulsa First Class Limited Engineers License Or Unlimited Mechanical Journeyman License Or equivalent experience and ability to obtain Licensure
  • Valid Oklahoma Driver's License
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
  • Travel Required
  • Advanced knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, chillers, electrical, and plumbing systems
  • Local, state, and federal codes and regulations applicable to OSU campuses
  • OSHA regulations and safety practices related to boiler rooms
  • Methods and practices used in maintaining and cleaning boilers
  • Various types of light fixtures, lamp posts, bulbs, ballasts, wattages, volts, etc.
  • Basic plumbing knowledge
  • Ability to interpret technical information and understand engineering terminology
  • Record and maintain accurate daily engineering logs
  • Administer a preventative maintenance program for all buildings and support blueprints and building plans
  • Run HVAC equipment, chillers, and understand blueprints and building plans
  • Rebuild pumps and troubleshoot motors
  • Handle several technical tasks at once and organize daily workload
  • Work overtime as needed
  • Interact effectively with staff, faculty, and students
  • Provide high-quality service in a university setting

• Vocational/Technical
• Experience with Automated building operating systems is a plus (e.g., Niagara, Metasys, Siemens)
• Experience with Absorption Chillers and Johnson Controls Metasys systems
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge

• Location:
  
  Tulsa, OK (OSU-Tulsa)
• Work Schedule:
  
  Wed-Fri 6:30-4:30, Sat 8-6, Graveyard shift
• Hiring Range: $24.04 - $27.05

Jamie Childers, Jamie.

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