Plant Maintenance Engineer

Normandale Community College • Bloomington, MN

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Provide building maintenance services in a professional manner by providing consistent quality services to ensure a clean, safe and environmentally sound operation of buildings for all students, employees and visitors to Normandale Community College. Operate and maintain campus heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and other mechanical and electrical systems to improve efficiency and economy. Perform minor repairs to systems and equipment, including plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, pneumatic and other equipment. This position is responsible for maintaining the environmental climate of all campus buildings and spaces including temperature, ventilation and humidity in order to provide a healthy and comfortable environment. This position is a part of the Facilities Emergency call list and will occasionally be expected to respond to related emergency situations. Under limited supervision, this position reports directly to the Mechanical System Supervisor to fulfill assigned work instructions. This position will actively advance the college’s strategic goals, including achieving equity in educational outcomes and supporting a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.

Requirements

• Valid Boiler Engineer’s License or the ability to possess one within 6 months
• Knowledge of Boilers, engines, generators, pumps, compressors, heaters, dampers, motors and energy management systems
• Knowledge of reading blueprints and building schematics, pneumatics and DDC controls
• Basic computer skills sufficient to use the work order system, email and various software programs and apps
• Ability to move through buildings to monitor equipment
• Ability to operate or control small tools
• Ability to position self to access units and confined spaces
• Ability to ascend/descend to roofs, inside air handlers and other equipment areas in the college

Nice To Haves

• Four (4) years of Facilities, Physical Plant or Central Plant operation and maintenance experience, including general preventative maintenance
• Knowledge, skill and ability to maintain and repair boilers, engines, generators, pumps, compressors, heaters, dampers, motors and energy management systems.
• Knowledge, skill and ability to perform plumbing work installation, replacing and repairing water fountains, toilet bowls, wash bowls, faucets, water and sewer lines.
• Knowledge, skill and ability to maintain, repair and adjust elevators, ventilating and refrigeration equipment, electrical appliances, sterilizers, dryers, steamers and similar equipment.
• Ability to perform electric and acetylene welding.
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include Microsoft applications and Facilities Maintenance software
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks or projects effectively
• Experience in operation of a Schneider Niagara N4 energy management systems
• Experience in pneumatics and pneumatic and digital controls

Responsibilities

• Provide building maintenance services
• Operate and maintain campus heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and other mechanical and electrical systems
• Perform minor repairs to systems and equipment, including plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, pneumatic and other equipment
• Maintain the environmental climate of all campus buildings and spaces including temperature, ventilation and humidity
• Respond to related emergency situations as part of the Facilities Emergency call list

Benefits

• Low cost medical insurance
• Low cost dental insurance
• Low cost vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Generous vacation leave
• Generous sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Employer paid life insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tax-deferred compensation plans
• Tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
• Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Pension Plan
• 457(b) retirement accounts
• 403(b) retirement accounts
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed