HVAC Mechanic/Stationary Engineer

Harper College; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Palatine is seeking a skilled utilities technician to manage heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, as well as the operation of other utilities on campus. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, diagnosing issues, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role requires proficiency with motorized vehicles and tools, along with a commitment to safety standards. The position demands readiness for emergency situations through a 24-hour on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Proficient in HVAC systems including boilers, pumps, and refrigeration.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Ability to identify safety hazards and take corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC equipment across the campus.
• Prepare compliance documentation and records as required.
• Perform snow and ice removal duties during winter months.

Skills

HVAC operations

Preventive maintenance

Electrical distribution systems

Motorized vehicles operation

Safety hazard identification

Tools

Electrical meters

Mechanic tools

Pipefitting tools

Job description

Overview

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 campus style facility.

Operates, diagnoses, inspects, repairs, replaces, services and performs preventive maintenance on utilities and HVAC equipment, such as but not limited to:

• 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 other pumps.
• 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 ft facility.

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

Prepares documentation (e.g. records of refrigerants, daily paperwork, time and materials, specifications, etc.) as required for the purpose of providing written support in compliance with regulations and/or conveying information.

Install new parts and equipment as required.

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

Proficient in rebuilding pumps.

Responsible for housekeeping, cleaning and painting of respective areas 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 for emergency events.

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

Equipment/Tools

Employee must operate the following 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 pay grades.