Utility Systems Maint Specialist

100 Miami University; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 26,424 - 37,634; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Eligible

Job summary

100 Miami University in Oxford, Ohio is seeking a Utility Systems Maintenance Specialist. The role involves maintaining university utility and mechanical systems, performing routine maintenance on chillers and boilers, and responding to alarms.

Candidates should have a minimum of nine months of technical training beyond high school and three years of related experience. Strong mechanical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment are crucial.

This position works four 10-hour days, and candidates should be available for various operational needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of nine months of technical training beyond high school.
• Experience or equivalent education in a mechanical field.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor campus steam, electrical, hot water, and chilled water systems.
• Perform preventative and routine maintenance on chillers and generators.
• Install and replace equipment as required.

Skills

Knowledge of utility system operations and maintenance practices

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventative and predictive maintenance

Pump and motor maintenance

Valve maintenance and repair

Education

Technical training beyond high school

Three years of related experience

Job description

Job Title: Utility Systems Maint Specialist

Department: Utility Systems

Worker Type: Regular

Pay Type: Hourly – $23.25/hr

Work Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefit Eligible: Yes (Post‑Offer, Pre‑Employment Physical Required? No)

Job Description Summary

Assists in maintaining university utility and mechanical systems by performing preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance on chillers, boilers, generators, auxiliary equipment, and other complex mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems. Responsibilities also include maintaining and monitoring steam, remote steam boilers, hot water, and chilled water distribution systems, cooling towers, mechanical systems, and related chemical treatment processes. This position works four days per week, ten hours per day. Initial schedule will be Monday–Thursday during the training period. After training is complete, the schedule will transition to Sunday–Wednesday. Schedule modifications may be required to support 24/7/365 operational needs.

Essential Duties

• Monitor campus steam, electrical, hot water, and chilled water systems.
• Perform predictive, preventative, and routine maintenance on chillers, generators, engines, fuel trains, and auxiliary equipment.
• Monitor and respond to engine, generator, and chiller plant alarms.
• Install new equipment and replace existing equipment as required.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment to determine required repairs, parts, materials, and supplies.
• Assist with maintaining steam, chilled water, and hot water distribution systems.
• Provide guidance and oversight to Utilities Systems Maintenance Assistants when needed.
• Report abnormal conditions to Operations Managers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of nine months of technical training beyond high school and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be a qualified driver under the University’s MVR policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with chiller, steam, and geothermal plant operations.
• HVAC experience.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) or similar control systems.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of utility system operations and maintenance practices.
• Ability to operate and utilize computer‑based monitoring and control systems.
• Ability to use a computerized maintenance management system to perform assigned work orders, track time, and record notes from work performed.
• Mechanical troubleshooting – diagnose equipment failures in pumps, motors, valves, and mechanical systems.
• Preventative and predictive maintenance – conduct inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and component replacement before failures occur.
• Pump and motor maintenance – alignment, seal replacement, bearing replacement, and vibration awareness.
• Valve maintenance and repair – knowledge of steam, water, and control valves including packing replacement and actuator troubleshooting.
• Mechanical system installation – install and replace pumps, piping components, heat exchangers, and mechanical equipment.
• Hand and power tool proficiency – safe and effective use of mechanical tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – knowledge of chilled water, steam, and geothermal plant operations; experience with building automation and control systems.

Working Conditions

• Requires considerable walking and standing, with occasional lifting of 25–50 pounds.
• May occur in somewhat disagreeable environments, including exposure to heat, noise, and other mechanical conditions.
• Must be able to work in steam tunnels and mechanical spaces.
• Requires time both in the field and in mechanical/utility facilities.

Additional Information

• A criminal background check is required.
• All campuses are smoke‑ and tobacco‑free.
• This organization participates in E‑Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513‑529‑3560.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination, and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices.