Maintenance Engineer

University of San Francisco; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of San Francisco is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to handle the operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems across campus. The role involves boilers, pumps, valves, HVAC controls, and life-safety equipment within a busy university environment.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, and responding to service requests to ensure reliable building operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Clean driving record and valid license.
• Available for any shift.
• Experience and ability to perform a variety of mechanical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair boilers, heaters, pumps, valves and related equipment used for steam and hot water distribution.
• Service refrigeration components including compressors, condensers, evaporators, and refrigerant lines and control devices.
• Maintain air conditioning systems and HVAC controls, including wiring, sensors and panels.
• Maintain water treatment and filtration equipment and piping in buildings.
• Support life-safety equipment maintenance and testing as required.

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Engineer

Job Summary

ARTICLE 6 - DUTIES OF ENGINEERS Section 1 The University and all engineers covered under this Agreement shall comply with all federal, state and University safety policies and directives. The Engineers covered by this Agreement shall, if and when called upon, perform any or all of the following skilled and technical duties, but not necessarily limited to performing work under a work order or computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), operating or assisting in operating all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, engines, turbines, motors, combustion engines, pumps, air compressors, ice and refrigerating machines, air conditioning units, filters, dryers, fans, siphons, also automatic and power-oiling pumps and engines, as well as other such normal or evolved building systems as installed within the building(s), more specifically described as follows:

Full Job Description

• Operation, maintenance and repair of all boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, appurtenances, engines, generators, and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water.
• Operation, repair and maintenance of refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves, and float valves, together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperatures, and air conditioning systems in their entirety, including the use of approved recovery equipment and processes to comply with the law.
• Operation, repair and maintenance of pumps handling brines, or other secondary refrigerating liquids together with all valves, appurtenances and lines in the system.
• Operation, maintenance and repair of air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control.
• Operating, maintenance and repair of all natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, including all valves and control devices.
• Operation, repair and maintenance of water filters, softeners, piping and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all sinks and toilet bowls including supply lines, water lines, swimming pool chemical equipment and testing.
• An exception to these duties shall be the installation, operation, and maintenance of PVC ground irrigation lines up to the point of shut-off valve.
• However, electrical control devices shall remain in the control of the Engineering department.
• Operation, repair and maintenance of all types of motors or engines used to power pumps, compressors and fans.
• All electrical/control systems work and repair including circuit diagnostics, tracing and troubleshooting, operating, maintaining, and repairing all motor controls and related equipment drivers such as variable frequency drives (VFD’s).
• Tools considered as necessary to the fulfillment of the duties of the engineer shall include all those which may be required in the performance of his duties, including such types of special equipment necessary to operate, maintain and repair the equipment listed.
• Operation, maintenance, and repair of all fuel oil systems including piping, pumps, valves, strainers, filters, floats, separators, lines, and controls.
• Operation, maintenance and repair of building automation systems for HVAC, lighting, and other controlled mediums, including consoles, data gathering panels, remote sensors and indicating devices.
• Operation, maintenance and repair of sanitary sewer systems, sump pumps including basis and sumps, grease traps, water closets, urinals, flush valves, angle stops, and piping.
• This includes clearing blockages in fixtures and lines as needed and on a preventative basis as well.
• Maintenance and repair of trash/recycling/composting/baling compactors, including electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Maintenance and repair of all kitchen equipment.
• Operation, maintenance, and repair of all life safety related equipment, including support of testing for life safety related equipment.
• Inventory control for parts and materials required to perform such maintenance and repairs to the building systems.
• Equipment room maintenance and repairs to maintain the physical condition and appearance of these rooms and equipment located within them.
• Any and all work not specifically enumerated above, but which is customarily performed by maintenance engineers.
• Repair and installation of locks, keys, hardware, doors and those duties related to locks.

Requirements

Ability to safely lift 50 lbs; clean driving record and valid license. Available for any shift. Experience and ability to perform a variety of mechanical tasks preferred. Must possess the necessary physical and mental requirements to safely and efficiently perform the duties of the job.

Contract and Pay

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time

Pay Rate: Hourly Salary Range : $69.28/hour

Company Information

The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the world’s most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco's first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a student’s passion for social justice and a desire to “Change the World From Here.” For more information, visit www.usfca.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

The University of San Francisco is an equal opportunity institution of higher education. The University does not discriminate in employment, educational services, or academic programs on the basis of an individual's race, color, ethnicity, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except minors), sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related), disability and military status or any other basis prohibited by law. The University reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities under the law.

Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For more information visit: http://sfgov.org/olse/fair-chance-ordinance-fco.