Maintenance Engineer I
Maintenance Engineer I
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Maintenance Engineer I
28.03/Hour
Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health dental and vision insurance mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution partial tuition waiver and a wellness program.
Applications received by September 15 2025will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Duties:
Maintain repair replace restore remove relocate and do any maintenance which is necessary for the proper and continuous operation and maintenance of all Facilities of Montana Tech. This includes: trouble shooting maintaining and installing any electrical pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the campus buildings and equipment.
Maintain repair replace restore remove and relocate any plumbing systems including toilets sinks urinals hot water tanks showers etc. This also includes distribution of hot and cold water lines drain waste vent lines steam supply return lines pumps steam traps valves glycol systems and compressors.
Maintain and repair all HVAC systems to include motors controls coils lubrication filters belts and all controls and wiring.
The Maintenance Engineer I position has daily responsibility with monitoring of high pressure boilers.
This position will also:
- Interpret and apply blue print specifications control diagrams and maintenance manuals.
- Responding to and maintenance of fire alarm systems.
- Welding repair and fabrication of metals.
- Maintain and repair all exterior area lighting.
- Startup maintenance and shut down of all cooling towers and systems.
- This position also covers operation of Heating Plant on a consistent basis
Required to work rotating shifts
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in any of the following: HVAC electrical plumbing building systems or facilities maintenance
- Must have State of Montana 3rd class boilers license or be able to obtain one within 45 days of employment
- Three years of boiler maintenance experience one year experience in the operation of pneumatic and electronic controls or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Some plumbing experience and working knowledge methods materials practices equipment machines and techniques used in the plumbing trade.
- Working knowledge of testing and operational procedures of system boilers and related equipment.
- Working knowledge of boiler room safety and casualty procedures.
- Proven ability to follow instructions.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals students staff faculty and the public including supervision of student employees.
- Possess good oral and written communication skill
Preferred Qualifications:
- License or certification in any of the following:
- cooling and refrigeration heating and ventilation electrical plumbing building systems or facilities maintenance if highly preferred (submit copies with application).
- Experience in troubleshooting repairing and maintenance of
- Cooling and refrigeration systems
- Building automation systems
- Heating and ventilation systems
- Electrical including interior and exterior lighting systems
- Plumbing systems
Physical Demands
- Lifting: Floor to 30 inches up to 50#. Floor to 60 inches up to 35#. Floor to overhead up to 50# sustained withboth hands.
- Carrying: 2 handed front carry up to 35# for 50 feet.
- Pushing and pulling forces required for necessary tools and equipment related to the duties listed above.
- Pushing and pulling forces required (handling pushing and pulling classroom and office furniture file cabinetsand equipment): 30# sustained at waist level (60# optional)
- Static trunk forward bending and twisting from a standing crouching or kneeling position while using tools.
- Reaching with your arms in all directions including overhead with 5# in both hands sustained.
- Working overhead from various positions (standing squatting and kneeling).
- Balancing when climbing and working on a ladder.
- Use of various handgrip circumferences and firm handgrip positions while manipulating various tools and equipment (maximum 50#).
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level is usually moderate to loud. Exposure to any number of elements butnone present to the extent of being disagreeable. Maybe required to work in conditions including cold heat temperature swings noise outdoors and indoors around mechanical electrical fume/odor dust/mites chemical and toxic waste hazards. May be required to work in locations that involve hazardous environments requiring protective equipment that conforms to OSHA regulations and some physical discomfort due to temperature dust and noise.
For full consideration application materialsmust be complete.
Please include:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications
- Resume
- Contact information for3 professional references.
For full consideration application materials must be complete.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such the University does not discriminate in the admission access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race color religion national origin ethnicity creed service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law) veteran status gender age political beliefs marital or family status pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information gender identity gender expression or sexual orientation or support of the Universitys mission to be inclusive and diverse applications from qualified minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicants ability to compete in the hiring process or an employees ability to perform the duties of the compliance with the Montana Veterans Employment Preference Act Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans disabled veterans and certain eligible relatives of veterans.
To claim veterans preference please complete the employment (veterans) preference form located on the employment page and email to You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.
Employment (veterans) preference form
To request an accommodation for the application or interview please contact Cathy Isakson ;
Why Work at Tech
Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science engineering and technology.
In addition Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
- Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
- 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
- 11 Holidays per year
- 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
- Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
- 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
- Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
- Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.
* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.
Montana Technological University Butte Montana is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
