Operating Engineer (Second Shift)

01 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Job summary

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) seeks an Operating Engineer for the second shift to manage campus boilers, absorbers, and building automation systems. The role ensures heat, chilled water, and energy systems run safely and efficiently.

You will perform rounds, monitor equipment, log conditions, and respond to emergencies. Requires 3 years of facilities experience, a high school diploma, and a Philadelphia engineer grade A license within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Three years of maintenance or facilities experience.
• Pharmacy engineer grade A license must be acquired within 6 months of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Perform rounds to ensure proper operation of absorbers, boilers, air handlers and pumps.
• Observe and log system pressures and temperatures; verify operation of absorption systems and air handlers.
• Adjust controls to set operating temperatures and conditions; perform preventive maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Log operating conditions using building automation software and respond to campus emergencies.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Education

High school diploma

Philadelphia engineer grade A license

Job description

Job Title

Operating Engineer (Second Shift)

Department

Facilities - Engineering (Justin Fenimore)

FLSA

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Location

Philadelphia Campus

Job Summary

The Operating Engineer operates automatically fired boilers to generate hot water that supplies heat or power for buildings. Operates absorber and related air handling units that supply chilled water for buildings. Operates Absorbers, Micro Turbines and Building Automation Software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform rounds of the campus to ensure proper operation of absorbers, boilers, air handlers and pumps.
• Observes pressure, temperature, on panel to verify specified operation of absorbers.
• Observes air handling units to detect malfunctions and makes repairs, such as tightening pipes, fittings, pump repairs, and filter changes.
• Adjusts controls to set specified operating temperature of absorption systems and air handlers.
• Cleans and repairs absorbers, micro turbines and propane blender, blow down to discharge sediment; regulates feed water and condensation pumps and lubricates pump equipment.
• Uses building automation software to adjust temperatures in office spaces as requested, as well as log operating conditions of all engineering equipment on campus.
• Carries cell phone and portable radio during shift and responds to emergency situations on campus.
• Assists other department employees in project completion.
• Perform other role-related duties as assigned or requested.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Three years’ maintenance or facilities experience.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent technical training.
• Philadelphia engineer grade A license must be acquired within 6 months of hiring.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods, up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to endure incidental or occasional exposure to hazardous materials and laboratory chemicals, including but not limited to formaldehyde, with and without personal protective equipment such as a respirator.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to view computer screen for extended periods, up to eight hours per day Manual dexterity and mobility in order to use personal computer and other office equipment.

Compensation

Starting Hourly Pay: $22.00/hr

The referenced salary range is based on PCOM good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

Benefits

• PCOM offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

PCOM prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, color, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military and military veteran status or any other legally protected class status in all its programs, activities, and employment practices.

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) is an equal opportunity employer.

PCOM prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, color, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military and military veteran status or any other legally protected class status in all its programs, activities, and employment practices.

Disability Accommodation

PCOM provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with ADA qualifying disabilities who need assistance in completing the online application and/or the hiring process due to their diagnosed disability.

Please email the PCOM Equal Opportunity and Access Manager (Title IX Coordinator) at [e-mail] or call 215-871-6528 to begin the disability accommodation process.

Reasonable accommodation requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Company Culture

At Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, you will be part of a community of caring, professional and committed individuals who focus on making the PCOM experience the best possible for our students. Our dedication to academic and institutional excellence drives everything we do. As a PCOM employee at our Philadelphia, PA Suwanee, GA or Moultrie, GA locations, you can make a meaningful contribution to the continued success and improvement of the College.

At PCOM, you can become part of our rich heritage, enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package, and take advantage of opportunities for professional and personal growth.