Critical Systems Operating Engineer I/II

Responsibilities

• Install and repair refrigeration equipment across campus.
• Respond to alarming equipment, diagnose problems, and make recommendations for repair.
• Analyze machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem and repair machine.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Layout, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Open valves on equipment such as compressors, pumps, and condensers to prepare system for operation and start equipment and auxiliary machinery.
• Observe temperature, pressure, and ampere readings for systems and equipment and adjust controls or override automatic controls to obtain specified operation of equipment.
• Make periodic inspections of equipment and systems.
• Assess need for repair or adjustment.
• Clean condenser coils and replace worn or defective parts as required.
• Operate cutting torch and gas welding equipment.
• Have clear understanding of refrigeration theory and be able to read one-line electrical diagrams.

Qualifications

• Current Grade III City of Seattle Boiler Operator License or ability to obtain within 24 months.
• CFC Universal certification.
• City of Seattle Refrigeration Mechanic license preferred or ability to obtain within one year.
• Possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Physical skills necessary to climb, bend, stoop, lift and perform tasks utilizing ladders and scaffolds, etc. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Dependable, on-time and proven good work habits.
• Good communications skills.
• Able to work a varied schedule including shift work.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

• Medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts.
• Life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic.
• Tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).