Building Engineer

Building Engineer

492473

Tulsa

CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES (CHS)

Staff Full-time

Administrative Affairs (CHS)

High school diploma or equivalent

Campus

OSU-Center for Health Sciences

Contact Name & Email

Jamie Childers, ...

Work Schedule

Typically M-F, Day Shift

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$24.04 - $27.05

About this Position

Travels to separate locations to operate and maintain OSU-Center for Health Sciences Physical Plant equipment. Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, re-packing bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, and gauges. Cleans or replaces components using hand tools and power tools. Maintains all air handling units by replacing defective belts, bearings, lubricating fans, and replacing filters. Maintains all building lighting systems, including replacement of fixtures, bulbs, and ballasts. Performs general electrical and plumbing duties. Performs water tests and replaces chemicals in the treatment tank to prevent scale build-up. This role will record data, such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, water and air pressure, water levels, voltage loads, and static pressure. Adjusts manual or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges. Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or repair needs. Responds to emergency building system failures for the CHS campus and buildings in the evening.

Required Qualifications

High School/GED

Four (4) years of physical plant operations and maintenance experience.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Active City of Tulsa First Class Limited Engineers License

Or Unlimited Mechanical Journeyman License

Or equivalent experience and ability to obtain Licensure

Valid Oklahoma Driver's License.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Travel Required

Advanced knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, chillers, electrical, and plumbing systems

Local, state, and federal codes and regulations applicable to OSU campuses

OSHA regulations and safety practices related to boiler rooms

Methods and practices used in maintaining and cleaning boilers

Various types of light fixtures, lamp posts, bulbs, ballasts, wattages, volts, etc...

Basic plumbing knowledge

Ability to interpret technical information and understand engineering terminology

Record and maintain accurate daily engineering logs

Administer a preventative maintenance program for all buildings and support blueprints and building plans

Run HVAC equipment, chillers, and understand blueprints and building plans

Rebuild pumps and troubleshoot motors

Handle several technical tasks at once and organize daily workload

Work overtime as needed

Interact effectively with staff, faculty, and students

Provide high-quality service in a university setting

Preferred Qualifications

Vocational/Technical

Experience with Automated building operating systems is a plus. Systems include Niagara, Metasys, Siemens, etc.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.