Building Operating Engineer

Western Illinois University – Facilities Management, Building Mechanical Maintenance

About the role

Building Operating Engineers perform skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and minor installation of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, mechanical, laundry equipment, kitchen equipment, and other related equipment on the Macomb campus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and perform minor installations of HVAC systems
• Maintain, repair, and perform minor installations of electrical and mechanical systems
• Service laundry equipment and kitchen equipment
• Operate and troubleshoot building automation and control systems

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years (36 months) of full-time employment in the maintenance of building mechanical equipment and/or as a mechanic of refrigeration, ventilation, and/or food-service equipment
• Demonstrated experience as an HVAC mechanic
• Associate’s degree or equivalent in HVAC may substitute for the required experience
• EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (Refrigerant Certification for recovery and recycling of equipment) is required

Benefits

• State of Illinois health insurance plans (HMO, OAP, QCHP, CDHP)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA, MCAP, DCAP)
• 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
• Mandatory participation in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS)
• Paid time-off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition waiver programs
• Discounts to the local YMCA

Pay

$40.66 per hour