Building Engineer

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: