Utility Systems Technician: Chillers, Boilers & BAS

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University seeks a Utility Systems Maint Specialist to keep campus mechanical systems in top condition. The role involves preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance on chillers, boilers, generators, and related equipment, ensuring reliable steam and hot/chilled water distribution.

The position requires monitoring, responding to alarms, and assisting with building automation controls. Training is four days per week, ten hours daily, with a shift evolution after training to a

Qualifications

• Nine months of technical training beyond high school and three years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to drive under the University MVR policy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor campus steam, hot water, chilled water, electrical systems.
• Perform predictive, preventative, and routine maintenance on chillers, generators, engines, and related equipment.
• Respond to plant alarms and troubleshoot equipment to determine repairs and parts.
• Install new equipment and replace existing ones as required.
• Assist with distribution systems and oversee Maintenance Assistants when needed.
• Report abnormal conditions to Operations Managers.

Skills

Technical knowledge of utility systems

Predictive maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pumps and motors

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Education

Nine months technical training beyond high school + 3 years related experience

Tools

CMMS / computerized maintenance management system

Job description

Miami University seeks a Utility Systems Maint Specialist to keep campus mechanical systems in top condition. The role involves preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance on chillers, boilers, generators, and related equipment, ensuring reliable steam and hot/chilled water distribution.

The position requires monitoring, responding to alarms, and assisting with building automation controls. Training is four days per week, ten hours daily, with a shift evolution after training to a