Maintenance Engineer A (3rd Shift)

Specific Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains, diagnoses, repairs and replaces heating (steam and/or hot water), process, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, ventilation systems with associated components and hardware, utility distribution systems, and pneumatic piping/control systems; associated pumps, valves, and reverse osmosis and deionized water systems, fire protection systems and equipment;
• Estimates time, materials, and equipment required for assigned jobs;
• Maintains records of work performed and parts used;
• Mentors and provides technical guidance to coworkers;
• Other duties as assigned;

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent combination of educational training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired;
• Completion of an accredited plumbing or HVAC service technician apprenticeship program, or the equivalent education, training, and field experience;
• Five years field experience working at journeyman level;
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and regulations including OSHA, BOCA, NFPA, local municipality regulations, and state and local plumbing codes;
• Must be a member of Operating Engineers Local 399 or join after 90-day probationary period;
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license recognized by the State of Illinois, provide own reliable transportation and purchase a University parking permit (as required).

Minimum Competencies

• General knowledge of steam and refrigeration cycles and their application in typical building systems;
• Working knowledge of machinery bearings, rotating machinery, bearing replacement and shaft alignment;
• Knowledge of the tools, instruments, methods and standard trade/safety practices;
• Ability to perform calculations applicable to field of experience;
• Working knowledge of the function and safe working practices related to associated electrical systems, such as motors, relays, VFD’s, MCC’s;
• General knowledge of building systems and equipment such as steam or hot water boilers, centrifugal chillers, refrigeration units, cooling towers, air handling units, pumps, VAV boxes, fume hoods, chilled beams, heat recovery chillers, heat recovery wheels, domestic water booster pumps, fire protection systems, and water treatment systems, with thorough proficiency and knowledge in at least one system type;
• Receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement;
• Helpful, respectful, approachable and team oriented;
• Ability to build strong working relationships and a positive work environment;
• Seeks to build collaboration by encouraging trust, mutual respect and shared purpose;
• Balances listening and talking, speaks and writes clearly and accurately, keeps others informed;
• Integrates health and safety precautions into daily activities;
• Works effectively in an environment in which the parameters or priorities may change daily; adjusts behavior to meet the needs of different people and situations;
• Knowledge of JCI Metasys, Tridium, Siemens and ALC frontends;
• Thorough understanding of how to troubleshoot mechanical/HVAC/Plumbing systems;
• Successfully uses multiple software program independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of HVAC maintenance and operation experience;
• EPA Universal Certification and five years’ experience with refrigeration;
• Training and/or developmental experience equivalent to full apprenticeship in pipefitting or welding;
• Experience working in cold rooms and scientific laboratory facilities;
• Experience working in a higher education environment;
• City of Chicago stationary engineer’s license.

Preferred Competencies

• Facilitates open and effective communication, cooperation and teamwork within and outside of one's own team;
• Plans ahead, manages time well and arrives on time;
• Recommends improvements and opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs;
• Exceptional customer relationship skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships in a diverse environment;
• Analytical skills including critical thinking, decision making, trouble shooting and problem solving, reading and interpreting technical drawings;
• Achieves a standard of excellence with work processes and outcomes, honoring University and Department policies and all regulatory requirements.