Operating Engineer

Overview

Macalester College seeks to hire an Operating Engineer to work in its Facilities Services Department during the academic year. This position will be responsible for monitoring, maintenance, and operation of the central heating plant high-pressure boiler system and central chillers during the academic year, September thru May. and is responsible for general campus maintenance duties during the summer.

Hours/Schedule: 40 Hours - Third Shift
Compensation: $45.68 per Hour

This is a union position. After the 6 month probationary period, the successful candidate will be required to join the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local Number 70.

As the Operating Engineer, you will be part of a team that makes up a 3 shift around-the-clock operation monitoring and maintaining our high-pressure boilers during the heating season which is mid-October to mid-May. During this period the position is a Third Shift shift position (11pm-7am)

On a rotating day pattern, 7-on, 2-off, 7-on, 2-off, 6-on, 4-off. Boiler schedules are created well in advance of the heating season to allow for scheduling. During the cooling season mid-May through mid-October the shift transitions to a maintenance position with a flexible shift schedule, typically 1st shift.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Testing, monitoring, maintenance, repair, and operation of high-pressure boilers and related equipment.

• Monitor boiler water quality and administer chemical treatment as indicated through testing.

• Monitor building automation systems to ensure proper temperature control and alarm response to campus buildings and equipment.

• Follows accepted process for adjustments to boiler plant equipment. Project schedule awareness, knowledge of and adherence to accepted best practices

• Perform preventive/predictive maintenance as directed.

• May perform testing, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of equipment and systems related to heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues in campus buildings.

• This position will be part of the maintenance on-call rotation list

• Provide Central Plant support for special events on campus, which may include weekends and/or holidays.

• Follow safe work practices and all environmental, health and safety policies and procedures

• Engaging in and promoting Macalester’s culture of diversity and inclusion, encompassing individuals of any heritage, identity, status or orientation.

Required 

 

• Minnesota First Class B Boiler Operator's license

• Possesses exceptional knowledge of high-pressure steam boiler operation, principles, applications, techniques, procedures and dangers of such systems.

• Must possess knowledge and skills in electricity, HVAC, and plumbing in sufficient depth to perform testing, maintenance, and repair of systems.

• Significant work experience with building energy management computer systems

  

Preferred

 

• Associate's degree, or vocational or technical school degree in an equipment/building maintenance discipline

• 5 years experience maintaining equipment and systems in a high pressure boiler plant.

 At Macalester, we are proud to offer excellent comprehensive employee benefits. Here are some highlights:

• 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan. UNION PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS

• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.

• Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.

• Competitive health, dental, vision, and life & disability insurance. 

• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.

• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.

These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page.

 

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

 

Compensation:

$45.68-$45.68 Hourly

Union:

Local 70 - Engineers

Benefits

At Macalester, we are proud to offer excellent comprehensive employee benefits. Here are some highlights:

• 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan.
• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
• Competitive health, dental, vision, and life & disability insurance
• Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 90% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.

These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page

Bargaining units may have slightly different benefits negotiated in their contracts. Please see applicable contracts for more details.

 

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Application Guidelines

For best consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume through the Macalester Employment Opportunities webpage by September 7th. No applications will be received after this date.
 
Jaclyn Howard 
Talent Acquisition Manager
jhoward3@macalester.edu
 

Macalester College does not discriminate on the grounds of sex, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, veteran status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or other categories protected by law. For additional information, see Macalester College's full Notice of Nondiscrimination.