Boiler-Chiller Tech II

About the role

The Boiler-Chiller Tech II is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing Boiler-Chiller equipment while providing hands-on participation in installation, operation, and maintenance of LU assets. This includes assorted fans, pumps, piping systems, unit heaters, drive systems, furnaces, boilers, and chillers, as well as all ancillary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns, and emergencies including clean-up due to severe weather incidents.
• Performs snow removal activities as assigned, such as shoveling, salting, etc.
• Maintains availability to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as emergency needs arise.
• Reports to work at the required time and performs duties as assigned by the Boiler-Chiller Supervisor and/or BC Tech III – Lead.
• Works independently and exercises good judgment and discretion.
• Monitors all boilers, chillers, heat recover pumps and fans.
• Performs chemical testing on heating water in boilers/heat exchangers and water in cooling towers, chillers, and other plant systems.
• Responds to alarms, troubleshoots, and makes needed repairs.
• Absolutely necessary to think logically and solve problems that arise with little guidance.
• Assists BC Tech III with startup, operation, and monitor chiller, and boiler systems.
• Assists BC Tech III with plumbing and gas piping associated with boilers and repair leaks.
• Efficiently and effectively enters various data into appropriate computer programs.
• Operates all other ancillary equipment related to Boiler room operation.
• Immediately reports any safety/accidents to Boiler Chiller Supervisor or BC Tech III.
• Ensures good housekeeping practices.
• Provides HVAC Boiler/Chiller repair services before, during, and after special events as emergency needs arise.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience on troubleshooting repairs/preventative maintenance on commercial BC/HVAC systems.
• Basic knowledge of computer operation for use on our energy management system and our preventative maintenance and work order system (CMMS: School dude).
• Current EPA certification in refrigerants required.
• Journeyman card preferred.

Skills

• Communication and Comprehension: Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Problem Solving: Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Physical and Sensory Abilities: Regularly required to hear and speak effectively to communicate orally, regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs and ladders to move about the campus, handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business, regularly lift 50 or fewer pounds, must be able to understand and follow directions, and work under limited supervision.
• Self-Motivation: Desires to work with a team to accomplish goals, urgency to grow and improve.

Benefits

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law.