Operating Engineer II

Rochester Institute of Technology•Rochester, NY

36d

About The Position

RIT's Facilities Management Services department is looking for a dynamic Operating Engineer II to join the FMS Engineering Services team. We value and care about our team members and are committed to your well-being. As part of the team, you are eligible for RIT's comprehensive and competitive benefits program that adds generously to your total compensation. Some of those benefits include medical/dental/vision, sick and vacation time, retirement, financial planning resources, educational benefits for you and your dependents, employee wellness program, and free use of on-site fitness facilities. Additionally, our schedules are consistent, year-round, and you will be eligible for professional development and cross-training opportunities that support your career growth. The FMS Engineering Services team is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of large capital equipment for the Central Heating and Cooling Plants, all secondary HVAC/R equipment, and campus infrastructure systems. Main equipment includes 45 MMBTU Medium Temperature Hot Water boilers, 2550 ton chillers, cooling towers and associated water treatment, compressors, pumps, fans, terminal units, main Air Handling Units, etc.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Technology, HVAC, equivalent degree, or completion of an approved RIT Training Program.
Two to Three years' experience in a building service/maintenance organization (on the job or in job specific training)
Ability, knowledge, and experience to safely operate and maintain large facilities equipment and systems including boilers, chillers, hot and chilled water systems, emergency power gensets, refrigeration systems, electrical breakers, HVAC units, computer systems, and underground infrastructure systems.
Ability to safely operate all equipment including, but not limited to trucks, utility vehicles, hand tools, and power tools.
Able to distinguish colors of electrical wire insulation.
Consistently work safely following all relative OSHA, DEC and EPA standards, laws and regulations.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, and able to effectively plan and schedule assigned work.
Must have the ability to walk a minimum of 3 miles over a period of 1 ½-2 hours a day to multiple mechanical rooms throughout campus to perform various tasks in those areas.
Must be able to perform manual labor from or access equipment using a ladder or lift up to heights of 35 feet, or kneeling on the ground, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, crawling, working outside, on a roof, or inside equipment (AHU's) while carrying material and tools for the work. The material may include motors, filters, fittings, valves, belts, etc.
Able to lift and carry 50 lbs., and pushing or pulling up to 200 lbs.
This position requires the ability to work in irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions, dirt, dust, unpleasant odors, and loud noises while utilizing appropriate PPE.
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and E-mail.
The successful candidate hired for this position will be required to drive on occasion, and therefore will be required, upon hire, to immediately enroll in the NYS LENS program.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in HVAC/R preferred- NATE, ICE, Stationary Engineer's licenses, NYSDEC 7G Pesticide license, EPA Refrigerant Recovery license, or RSES. Technical courses from BOCES, MCC, etc. that are HVAC/R related.