Utility Systems Operator

Bodwe Professional Services, LLC; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodwe Professional Services, LLC is seeking a skilled facilities technician to operate and maintain building systems across multiple sites in Bemidji, MN, with travel to Red Lake and Cass Lake. The role focuses on boilers, HVAC, water systems, and control technologies to ensure reliable operations.

You will work independently under supervision, maintain logs, and support hospital facilities with precision and safety. This is a 1-year full-time assignment with 100% onsite work.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of piping systems and related equipment.
• Ability to work from blueprints and sketches to layout and install piping systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of and skills of applying OSHA, NFPA, CMS regulations for operation of building systems.
• Knowledge of and skills to work with building automation systems and other digital devices.
• Knowledge to apply computer generated system reports to vendor drawings.
• Knowledge to investigate, troubleshoot, and correct non-normal conditions from reports.
• Knowledge of calibration and operation of thermostats, humidistats, VAV boxes, and control devices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain boiler plants, hot water heaters, pumps, chillers, and fire alarm systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance per PM schedule; complete logs and work orders.
• Monitor equipment using computerized control systems and Johnson Controls platforms.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures; order parts and perform repairs when possible.
• Install and repair piping and related equipment per blueprints and codes.
• Maintain safety practices and OSHA regulations while modifying piping systems.

Skills

Piping systems

Blueprints interpretation

Building automation

HVAC systems

Boilers & chillers

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Tools

Johnson Controls

Nuvolo PM

Job description

100% onsite opportunity with travel between Bemidji, MN., Red Lake, MN., and Cass Lake, MN. This is a 1-year project for a full-time W-2 position.

Position Summary

This position operates and maintains utility systems of boiler plants, air conditioning, heating distribution systems, fire alarm systems, domestic water systems, generator power systems, and building automation systems on a continuing basis. Adjusts and regulates a variety of automatic or manually controlled auxiliary equipment to ensure maximum operating efficiency of the systems. Provides recommendations and expert advice on the operation and maintenance of building systems.

Essential Functions

Utility and Building Operations

Works with boilers, hot water heaters, pressure vessels, air handlers, chillers, electrical systems, various pumps and facility related equipment. Performs preventative maintenance on air handlers, various boilers, chillers, gas systems, water systems, and other systems on the Nuvolo Preventive Maintenance (PM) Schedule. Completes boiler logs, Nuvolo reports, daily work logs, PM and work orders as described in the Maintenance procedures. Maintains and monitors the operation of equipment using a computerized control system. Operates the Johnson Controls control systems computer, related devices, various remote panels and fire alarm protection system; therefore, required to fully understand all computerized printouts and relate them to the blueprints. Troubleshoot and diagnose the cause of equipment and system failures, locate and order repair parts, and make repairs, when possible, to a wide range of facility related equipment and systems. Make repairs, such as seals on pumps, kits on valves, kits on faucets, adjustments on thermostats, and humidistats, and other facility equipment including automatic dishwashers, freezers, air compressors, garage door operators, etc. Performs installation and repairing of various piping, systems and related equipment. Piping systems will include sewage, water (municipal), hydronic heating and cooling etc. Works from blueprints and sketches to layout and install piping systems and equipment. Adheres and uses all required safety practices and procedures when needed to modify and repair piping systems using acceptable trade techniques combined with plumbing codes and OSHA regulations. Maintains hospital and grounds surveillance.

Programmatic Oversight

Incumbent works independently under the general supervision of the immediate supervisor who issues assignment. Incumbent uses established plant operations, determines areas of difficulty, orders supplies, parts and materials to keep the plants operating. Work is subject to spot checks by the supervisor. Provide immediate and effective maintenance and repair upon all equipment within the hospitals. The Hospitals depend upon proper operation for the boilers, the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, etc. CMS accreditation is dependent on accurate records and logs produced. The preventative Maintenance Program is essential to ensure reliable and proper operation of service unit equipment.

Qualifications, Certifications, and Experience

• Thorough knowledge of piping systems and related equipment.
• Ability to work from blueprints and sketches to layout and install piping systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of and skills of applying the practices of OSHA, NFPA, CMS regulations for the operation of all building systems within the facility. Working knowledge of equipment including air handlers, boilers, chillers, gas systems, etc.
• Knowledge of and skills to work with building automation systems, and other digital devices.
• Knowledge to apply computer generated system reports to vendor drawings.
• Knowledge to investigate, troubleshoot, and correct any non-normal conditions discovered on reports.
• Knowledge of and skills to apply the calibration and/or operation of thermostats, humidistats, VAV boxes, relays, temperature indicators, various gauges and other control devices.
• Working knowledge of fire alarm panels, pneumatic systems, dampers, annunciation panels (fire, medical gas, etc.), air flows, valve operations, generators and generator controls.
• Knowledge of and ability to work safely with tools and equipment such as sewer drain cleaning machines, welding machines, cutting torches, soldering tools, drills, grinders and various hand tools.
• Knowledge of shop mathematics to figure angles, lengths, etc.
• Comprehensive knowledge of safety codes and regulations for hot water boilers and pressure vessels.
• Knowledge of boiler operation.
• Knowledge of geothermal loop systems.
• Knowledge of energy recovery chillers and cooling towers.
• Knowledge to safely handle and add chemical treatments.
• Knowledge of and with the operation building systems within health care facilities.
• Working knowledge of equipment including centrifugal pumps, air handlers, boilers, chillers, gas systems, furnaces, DX coils, cooling towers, heat exchangers, e