Operating Engineer

Macalester College; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance for dependents

Health Savings Account contribution

Vacation and holidays

Free primary care

Job summary

Macalester College seeks an Operating Engineer to monitor, maintain, and operate the central heating plant and related equipment during the heating season. The role includes management of boiler and chiller systems and building automation to ensure campus comfort and safety.

This is a union position (Local 70) with a 11pm–7am third shift on a rotating pattern and a summer maintenance schedule. A Minnesota First Class B Boiler Operator license is required, with on‑call duties and event support as

Qualifications

• Requires Minnesota First Class B Boiler Operator license.
• Strong knowledge of high‑pressure steam boiler operation and safety.
• Experience with building energy management systems.

Responsibilities

• Test, monitor, maintain, repair, and operate high‑pressure boilers and related equipment.
• Monitor boiler water quality and administer chemical treatment.
• Manage building automation systems for temperature control and alarm responses.
• Perform preventive/predictive maintenance as directed.
• Participation in on‑call maintenance rotation and support for campus events.

Skills

Boiler license B

Boiler operation

HVAC knowledge

Energy management

Education

Associate degree in maintenance

Tools

Energy management software

Job description

Macalester College seeks to hire an Operating Engineer to work in its Facilities Services Department during the academic year.

This position will be responsible for monitoring, maintenance, and operation of the central heating plant high-pressure boiler system and central chillers during the academic year, September thru May.

and is responsible for general campus maintenance duties during the summer.

Hours & Schedule

40 Hours - Third Shift

Compensation

$45.68 per Hour

This is a union position.

After the 6 month probationary period, the successful candidate will be required to join the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local Number 70.

Shift Details

As the Operating Engineer, you will be part of a team that makes up a 3 shift around-the-clock operation monitoring and maintaining our high-pressure boilers during the heating season which is mid-October to mid-May. During this period the position is a Third Shift shift position (11pm-7am) On a rotating day pattern, 7-on, 2-off, 7-on, 2-off, 6-on, 4-off.

Boiler schedules are created well in advance of the heating season to allow for scheduling.

During the cooling season mid-May through mid-October the shift transitions to a maintenance position with a flexible shift schedule, typically 1st shift.

Responsibilities

• Testing, monitoring, maintenance, repair, and operation of high-pressure boilers and related equipment.
• Monitor boiler water quality and administer chemical treatment as indicated through testing.
• Monitor building automation systems to ensure proper temperature control and alarm response to campus buildings and equipment.
• Follows accepted process for adjustments to boiler plant equipment.
• Project schedule awareness, knowledge of and adherence to accepted best practices.
• Perform preventive/predictive maintenance as directed.
• May perform testing, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of equipment and systems related to heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues in campus buildings.
• This position will be part of the maintenance on-call rotation list.
• Provide Central Plant support for special events on campus, which may include weekends and/or holidays.
• Follow safe work practices and all environmental, health and safety policies and procedures.
• Engaging in and promoting Macalester’s culture of diversity and inclusion, encompassing individuals of any heritage, identity, status or orientation.

Required Qualifications

• Required Minnesota First Class B Boiler Operator's license.
• Possesses exceptional knowledge of high-pressure steam boiler operation, principles, applications, techniques, procedures and dangers of such systems.
• Must possess knowledge and skills in electricity, HVAC, and plumbing in sufficient depth to perform testing, maintenance, and repair of systems.
• Significant work experience with building energy management computer systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree, or vocational or technical school degree in an equipment/building maintenance discipline.
• 5 years experience maintaining equipment and systems in a high pressure boiler plant.

Benefits

• 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan.
• UNION PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS
• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
• Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Competitive health, dental, vision, and life & disability insurance.
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Additional Benefits

• 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan.
• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
• Competitive health, dental, vision, and life & disability insurance.
• Generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 90% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching, and activities.

Bargaining units may have slightly different benefits negotiated in their contracts. Please see applicable contracts for more details.

Union Information

Union: Local 70 - Engineers

Equal Opportunity Employer

Macalester College does not discriminate on the grounds of sex, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, veteran status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or other categories protected by law.

About Macalester College

Founded in 1874, Macalester College provides students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in flourishing St.Paul, Minnesota, Macalester enrolls over 2,000 students from across the country and around the world. Macalester is a preeminent liberal arts college recognized for its student service and celebration of internationalism. At Macalester, we look at our employees through a whole-person, holistic lens. With comprehensive benefits and well-being programs, we provide and enable our community members to grow and care for themselves, their families, and one another. Our whole-hearted fidelity to community-building and social justice exemplify these ideals. Macalester College continuously prioritizes a culturally diverse and pluralistic community. We value individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Our rich blend of people holding varied identities enhances our strong commitment to multiculturalism and global citizenship. We seek candidates who reflect and strengthen our campus environment.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Macalester invites and encourages everyone to apply who would add depth to our community including those from all sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, religions, abilities, and ages.