Stationary Engineer

Uasys; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Stationary Engineer to operate and maintain high-pressure boilers and related equipment, ensuring safe and efficient building services across campus.

The role requires a boiler operator license or equivalent, high school education, and the ability to work flexible shifts. A valid driver’s license is also required, with salary around $36,090 annually.

Qualifications

• Formal education or training equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Requires high pressure Boiler Operator License or equivalent license.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts as needed.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Turn on, pre-heat blowers to prepare high pressure boilers and opens valves to provide power and regulate for operations; Inspect pipes, plumbing, and steam lines.
• Check temperature, pressure gauges and water levels to insure proper operating conditions for boilers, cooling towers, fan coils, heaters, pumps and feed water tanks; make regular inspections of boilers, chillers, and other building systems, and records water levels, boiler readings, and temperature gauge readings.
• Monitor and log readings of high-pressure boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps and related equipment; adjust controls, as required, if readings indicate problems; troubleshoot problems with high pressure boilers and related equipment.
• Operate and maintains equipment, such as air compressors, condensation pumps, blowers, steam air dryers, chillers, and related equipment; perform minor maintenance to equipment and facilities.
• Prepare boilers for maintenance inspections for boiler inspectors and secures buildings and equipment and performs security checks.
• Tests all cooling tower waters for the right chemical levels to keep out bacteria and algae; check and treats all chilled water and hot water closed loop systems.
• Check all pumps, lines and fittings for safe and efficient operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Boiler operations

Maintenance activities

Safety precautions

Maintenance schedule

Malfunction recognition

Verbal/written instructions

Education

High school diploma

Boiler Operator License or equivalent

Job description

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Type of Position:

Skilled Labor

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Department:

Mechanical

Summary of Job Duties:

The Stationary Engineer is responsible for the safe operation of multiple high-pressure steam boilers, chillers, and related equipment, to supply and maintain steam or heat for buildings. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education &/or Experience:

• Formal education or training equivalent to a high school diploma;
• Requires high pressure Boiler Operator License or equivalent license;
• Must be able to work flexible shifts as needed;
• A valid driver's license is required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Turn on, pre-heat blowers to prepare high pressure boilers and opens valves to provide power and regulate for operations; Inspect pipes, plumbing, and steam lines;
• Check temperature, pressure gauges and water levels to insure proper operating conditions for boilers, cooling towers, fan coils, heaters, pumps and feed water tanks; make regular inspections of boilers, chillers, and other building systems, and records water levels, boiler readings, and temperature gauge readings;
• Monitor and log readings of high-pressure boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps and related equipment; adjust controls, as required, if readings indicate problems; troubleshoot problems with high pressure boilers and related equipment;
• Operate and maintains equipment, such as air compressors, condensation pumps, blowers, steam air dryers, chillers, and related equipment; perform minor maintenance to equipment and facilities;
• Prepare boilers for maintenance inspections for boiler inspectors and secures buildings and equipment and performs security checks;
• Tests all cooling tower waters for the right chemical levels to keep out bacteria and algae; check and treats all chilled water and hot water closed loop systems;
• Check all pumps, lines and fittings for safe and efficient operations;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of multiple boiler operations;
• Knowledge of maintenance activities and various types of mechanical equipment;
• Knowledge of safety precautions in a boiler operation;
• Ability to maintain a regular maintenance schedule;
• Ability to recognize malfunctions in boiler and other mechanical equipment;
• Ability to make minor mechanical repairs;
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions;
• Must be able to wear a respirator;
• Must be able to negotiate distances from building to building on campus and the ability to go up and down stairs in multi-story buildings;
• Must be able to navigate in small spaces including manholes and tunnels to perform maintenance and/or make necessary repairs;
• Must be able to hold, start, use and operate tools and equipment used in the skilled trade for extended periods;
• Must be able to load/unload tools and equipment (weights varying up to 75 lbs.);
• Must be able to communicate to campus community and co-workers;

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$36,090

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Crawling, Kneeling, Lifting, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Climbing, Pulling, Pushing, Sitting, Standing

Benefits Eligible:

Yes