Stationary Engineer (Internal Only)

Peralta Community College District (CA); Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Peralta Community College District is seeking a Stationary Engineer to operate, maintain and repair heating, ventilation, and related building systems. This role requires journey-level HVAC expertise, a current California Driver’s License, and a Universal Technician Certificate if applicable.

The engineer will work under supervision and support the district's facilities services. Responsibilities include inspections, routine maintenance, blueprints reading, and emergency response.

Qualifications

• Four years of verifiable journey-level experience repairing and servicing HVAC equipment.
• Current valid California DMV driver’s license and insurability.
• Universal Technician Certificate required for certain engineer roles.
• Understanding and respect for diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing and related systems.
• Inspect, repair, and service building mechanical systems and controls.
• Read blueprints and install equipment as needed.
• Maintain maintenance logs and respond to emergency callbacks.
• Ensure safety and compliance with codes and district policies.

Skills

Building maintenance

Emergency response

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Education

State-approved Stationary Engineer Apprenticeship Program

Universal Technician Certificate

Valid CA Driver's License

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Under general supervision, the Stationary Engineer performs journey level work in operating, maintaining, and repairing heating ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, pool equipment, electrical, door hardware and lock, keying systems. Maintains and repairs other allied building equipment. This class differs from the Senior Stationary Engineer in that the latter supervises the former.

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspects, adjusts, repairs, installs, services, tests, and maintains lighting, power, and communication/control systems, transformers, motors, appliances, transformers, controls (up to 480 volts), including data sensing and transmission cabling that may involve pneumatics and instruments, and direct digital controls.
• Operates high and low pressure boilers, tests water and adds chemicals.
• Wires new and altered buildings.
• Assembles, tests, and installs lighting fixtures.
• Inspects, adjusts, repairs, tests, and services heating and air conditioning unit heaters, chillers and compressors. Activities may include adding refrigerant and oil, replacing valves, fans, gaskets, filters and belts.
• Lubricates equipment.
• Uses various testing devices to locate trouble and makes necessary adjustments.
• Installs switches, gauges, thermostats, valves, tubing, and other parts as needed.
• Inspects, services, and repairs kitchen and refrigeration equipment.
• Checks elevator functions.
• Inspects and repairs fire and sprinkler alarm system(s), electric clock system, lighting control system, security access systems and emergency telephone system(s).
• Maintains locks and door hardware as required.
• Re-keys and records key system revisions.
• Operates and maintains diesel-powered equipment.
• Performs welding and brazing.
• Occasionally orders parts under the direction of the Assistant Chief Stationary Engineer.
• Updates equipment and maintenance logs.
• Maintains and installs fiber optic and other data cable systems.
• May maintain and repair parking ticket machines, as needed.
• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Performs all of the essential functions of the Utility Engineer as needed.

1. Four (4) years of verifiable journey-level experience in the repair and servicing of heating and air conditioning equipment OR completion of a State approved Stationary Engineer Apprenticeship Program OR any combination of qualifying training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
2. Must have a current valid California Department of Motor Vehicle's Driver's License and be insurable under Peralta Community College District's current automobile insurance policy.
3. Possession of the current valid Universal Technician Certificate as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F is required for the Stationary Engineer, Assistant Chief Stationary Engineer, and Chief Stationary Engineer. (Possession of the current valid Universal Technician Certificate is a condition of employment that must be met to obtain permanent status).
4. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications

• Possession of any or all of the following certificates:
  • Blood Borne Pathogen Training Certificate.
  • Indoor Air Quality Certificate.
  • Basic Hazardous Materials Awareness Certificate.
  • Lead Paint Awareness Certificate.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of:

• General knowledge of applicable laws regulating the safe operating and repair practices for building mechanical systems including building codes, construction standards, environmental agency requirements and life safety standards.
• Knowledge of principles governing the safe operation and maintenance of building mechanical, life safety and locking systems.
• Knowledge of boiler systems and heating, lighting, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, refrigeration, and other mechanical equipment, and the methods, tools, materials and equipment used in the operation, maintenance and repair of such equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable laws regulating the safe operating and repair practices for building mechanical systems including building codes, construction standards, environmental agency requirements and life safety standards.

Ability to:

• Work efficiently under pressure.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Respond to emergency callbacks on matters affecting maintenance and safety.
• Perform a wide variety of building maintenance tasks.
• Support and complement the educational mission of the District.
• Follow recommended procedures and techniques to safely perform duties.
• Keep abreast of current technologies in areas of assignment.
• Operate, inspect, repair and service a variety of heating, air conditioning and related equipment.
• Estimate the scope of each work assignment and determine the necessary tools and materials to complete the assignment.
• Ability to use one's own initiative to solve building mechanical systems problems.
• Work from sketched drawings, blueprints and oral instructions.
• Use tools skillfully and safely.
• Operate a variety of modern office equipment including personal computers utilizing various software applications (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), etc.); the mainframe computer, Internet and e-mail.
• Use computer to input/update work orders.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and may be required to pass a post‑offer pre‑employment medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification. New employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Amrit Kaur at [e-mail].