HVAC Mechanic/Stationary Engineer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an experienced facilities technician to maintain and operate the HVAC and utility systems across a large campus.

You will manage boilers, refrigeration equipment, pumps, and building automation to ensure reliable operations. Candidates should have an AAS in refrigeration or equivalent, with at least five years of HVAC maintenance experience, and possess required licenses or be prepared to obtain them within the specified timeframe.

Qualifications

• Five years in mechanical maintenance and operation of HVAC systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Licenses: Illinois Driver's license, Stationary Engineer, Refrigeration, Pool Operator (within 1 year).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate campus-wide HVAC and related utilities.
• Prioritize and respond to tasks across a 1.5M sq ft facility.
• Inspect equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and document work.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

HVAC systems

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Education

Associated Applied Science Degree in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating

Tools

Electrical meters

Pipefitting tools

Hand tools

Job description

ABOUT US

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associated Applied Science Degree inRefrigeration, Air Condition and Heating and or Trade schoolequivalent .

Experience: Five years in mechanical maintenance andoperation of HVAC and related equipment in a 750,000 plus sq ftfacility with a mixed-use distribution. Skilled knowledge in high-and low-pressure boilers, hermetic and centrifugal refrigerationmachines, plant water management, and energy management/buildingautomation systems. Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.Proficient in the following trades: electrical, refrigeration, andpiping.

Licensing:

Valid Illinois Drivers’ License

Elgin or Chicago Stationary Engineer license

Refrigeration License

Pool Operator License (obtain within one year of hire)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for skilled utilities work in the performance of a comprehensive heating, ventilating and air conditioning system and water, storm drain, natural gas, and building automation.

Responsible for operations of a mixed-use utility over a campusstyle facility.

• High and low-pressure boilers; steam and water traps.
• Commercial size furnaces and air conditioners.
• Hermetic centrifugal refrigeration machines.
• Heating, cooling, chemical, sewage, storm drain and all otherpumps.
• Cooling towers; pipelines, valves.
• Water heaters; water softeners, meters.
• Motors; pumps, bearings, seals, belts.
• Natural gas system.
• Steam and water system.
• Electrical distribution system.
• Plant computerized automation system.
• Other related HVAC and emergency equipment.
• Prioritization of multiple issues over a 1.5M sq ftfacility.

Informs co-workers regarding procedures and/orders of work orders(e.g. computerized energy management systems, researchparts/equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing information formaking decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying withhealth, safety, building regulations.

Prepares documentation (e.g. records of refrigerants, dailypaperwork, time and materials, specifications, etc.) as requiredfor the purpose of providing written support in compliance withregulations and/or conveying information.

Install new parts and equipment as required.

Inspects College property and observes activities on collegeproperty for unsafe conditions which may lead to injury, takesappropriate action to correct any unsafe practice or condition andreports all other potential safety hazards to supervisor.

Proficient in rebuilding pumps.

Responsible for housekeeping, cleaning and painting of respectiveareas and equipment

Responsible for snow and ice removal duties.

Additional duties as assigned.

Employee must be on a 7 day/24hour on call weekly rotation foremergency events.

Operates motorized vehicles including but not limited to trucks,vans, gators, and lifts.

Equipment/Tools:

Electrical meters

Mechanic tools

Motorized Lift

Motorized and electric vehicles

Extension Ladders

Pipefitting tools

The posted pay range reflects first, second, and third shift paygrades.

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ABOUT THE TEAM

RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees are subject to both indoor and outdoor environmentalconditions. Employees may be required to wear eye, respiratory and/ or hearing protection and other personal protective equipmentdaily. Requires the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds. Workinvolves reaching, prolonged above shoulder level activities,ladder climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, negotiatingstairs, grasping, and using hand and/or power equipment. Applicantswill be required to complete a physical prior to hiring. Must beable to work shift work, weekends, overtime and holidays. Must beable to work on-call.

Under direct supervision of the Utilities and Building MaintenanceSupervisor, receives oral instructions, written andcomputer-generated directions, guidance or instructions on work tobe performed. Occasionally, instructions are supplemented by plans,drawings, or blueprints. May occasionally provide instruction/guidance to other personnel.

Equipment/Tools:

Electrical meters

Mechanic tools

Motorized Lift

Motorized and electric vehicles

Extension Ladders

Pipefitting tools

Handheld electrical meters.

Working Conditions:

Employee is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmentalconditions. Employee may be required to wear eye, respiratory and /or hearing protection and other personal protective equipmentdaily. Requires the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds. Workinvolves reaching, prolonged above shoulder level activities,ladder climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, negotiatingstairs, grasping, and using hand and/or power equipment. Applicantswill be required to complete a physical prior to hiring. Must beable to work shift work, weekends, overtime and holidays. Must beable to work on-call.

Supervision:

Under direct supervision of the Utilities and Building MaintenanceSupervisor, receives oral instructions, written andcomputer-generated direction, guidance or instructions on work tobe performed. Occasionally, instructions are supplemented by plans,drawings, or blueprints. May occasionally provide instruction/guidance to other personnel.