Building Engineer Technician GS9578
About The Position
The Building Engineer Technician is an entry-level position focused on learning to operate and maintain OSU-Center for Health Sciences Physical Plant equipment. The successful candidate must have the interest and ability to obtain a 3rd Class Limited Engineer license from the City of Tulsa within 12 months of hire. The role maintains equipment, air handling units, and building lighting systems; performs general electrical and plumbing duties; conducts water tests and replenishes treatment chemicals; records operating data; adjusts equipment controls; and visually inspects equipment for malfunctions or repair needs. The position also monitors static air pressure in air handling units.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, conferred on or before the agreed-upon start date.
- 0–2 years of building operations and maintenance experience.
- Basic knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, chillers, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Ability to record and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to handle several technical tasks at once and organize a daily workload.
- Ability to interact effectively with staff, faculty, and students.
- Ability to provide high-quality service in a university setting.
- Interest and ability to obtain a 3rd Class Limited Engineer license from the City of Tulsa within 12 months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Maintain equipment by tightening fittings, re-packing bearings, and replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, and gauges.
- Clean or replace equipment components using hand tools and power tools.
- Learn to maintain air handling units by replacing defective belts and bearings, lubricating fans, and replacing filters.
- Learn to maintain building lighting systems, including replacing fixtures, bulbs, and ballasts.
- Perform general electrical and plumbing duties.
- Perform water tests and replace chemicals in treatment tanks as needed to prevent scale build-up.
- Record equipment temperatures, operating hours, water and air pressure, water levels, voltage loads, and paraflow (HVAC) gas gauge readings.
- Adjust manual controls or override automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges.
- Visually inspect equipment periodically to detect malfunctions or the need for repair.
- Monitor static air pressure in air handling units.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
