First Class Engineer

Gallaudet University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallaudet University seeks a First Class Engineer to support the Central Utility Plant operations. The role covers repairing boilers, chillers, and control systems, and ensuring reliable plant performance.

Reporting to the Supervisor of Central Plant, you will perform preventive maintenance, keep work areas clean, and uphold strict safety practices while collaborating with university departments. A First Class Engineer’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum three years of experience with central plant, control systems, or a related field.
• First Class Engineer’s license.
• Preferred: Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.
• Experience in a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

• Make repairs on plant equipment including boilers, chillers, and distribution systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and repairs of plant equipment and distribution systems.
• Keep equipment, work areas and plants clean and safe; maintain orderly tools and supplies.
• Work in confined spaces such as boilers, chillers, tunnels, tanks and manholes.
• Follow safety regulations and report emergencies; participate in Title IX training and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Team mentoring

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

First Class Engineer’s license

Job description

OVERVIEW

Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21.

Job Title

First Class Engineer

Type

Regular

Pay Type

Hourly Exempt Status: No Compensation Grade (Track/Level): S3 Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications): $27.14-$36.18 Salary Ranges: All Compensation Grades Supervisory Organization (Department): Central Plant Operations

Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor of Central Plant, the First Class Engineer performs a variety of mechanical duties to support the Central Utility Plant operations at Gallaudet University.

Responsibilities

• Make repairs, as required, on plant equipment including boilers, chillers, associated control and distribution systems, valves, flanges, pumps, piping, etc.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and repairs of plant equipment and distribution systems.
• Keep equipment, work areas and plants clean at all times including mopping and sweeping floors on each duty shift.
• Keep tools, equipment and supplies in order; and paint equipment as necessary.
• Work in close spaces such as on the inside of boilers, chillers, tunnels, tanks and manholes.
• Contact the supervisor for assistance with emergencies which occur after normal duty hours; and possess knowledge of all emergency procedures and implement as appropriate.
• Observe all safety regulations and practices.
• Establish and maintain a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to belonging in the workplace and participate in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.
• Serve as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commit to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.
• Prioritize safety in the workplace as a collective responsibility for the well-being of employees and foster a culture of safety that is integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols, as well as promptly reporting any safety hazards or incidents.
• Perform related and other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• A minimum of three years of experience with central plant, control systems, or a related field.
• First Class Engineer’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience with training and mentoring the team.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.

Additional Position Details

This position is designated as essential and requires the employee to report for all scheduled shifts, including during inclement weather or other emergency conditions.

Other Important Information

The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.

About Gallaudet University

Gallaudet University is a world-class institution with a rich history of transformation and impact. For more than 150 years, Gallaudet has been the political, social, and economic engine of the signing community.