Plant Maintenance Engineer

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Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide a safe working boiler plant facilities air handlers and chillers at Minnesota State College Southeast. This position will give aid to General Repair Workers (GRWs) General Maintenance Workers (GMWs) in regards to Minnesota State College Southeast Plant Operations to ensure that the operation and maintenance of the buildings utilities streets and grounds are maintained in a safe and efficient manner. This position ensures that problems failures and breakdowns of Minnesota State College Southeast buildings are held to a minimum or prevented.

This position is considered essential during natural and man-made disasters and during inclement weather. Employee will report for duty as directed by their supervisor and is subject to recall during these types of events.

The specific tasks which are listed for the principal responsibilities are among those which are the most common or frequent. It is understood that other tasks are also required to be performed and that this position involves all tasks which are required or desirable to be done in connection with the performance of each responsibility; whether or not such tasks are specifically stated described or listed.

Operate maintain install and repair heating and ventilation systems to maintain proper building temperatures.

• Monitor and calibrate pneumatic systems.
• Monitor and maintain hot water systems.
• Monitor and maintain ventilation systems.

Perform preventative maintenance on such items as supply fans exhaust fans traps air compressors etc. to ensure equipment is kept in the best possible shape and unscheduled down time is eliminated.

• Check valves and traps for proper operation and repair if necessary.
• Grease oil and check all fan components and repair or replace items as needed.
• Change oil in air compressors and record run times.
• Grease or oil motors and check bearings and motor mounts.

Operate an energy management computer to control building environment while ensuring energy efficiency.

• Program fans.
• Reset temperature set points.
• Program pump controls.
• Use software to improve building mechanical operations.

Respond promptly to emergency-type calls to ensure that both property damage and human discomfort is minimized.

• Take immediate corrective action deemed necessary to prevent further damage or discomfort.
• Monitors and responds to requests from front desk that require immediate attention as needed.

Maintain buildings to allow for clean and safe environment for all staff students faculty and the public.

• Aid staff maintaining building floors and hallways to provide clean comfortable healthy and safe environments using machine or manual processes by sweeping scrubbing mopping stripping and applying floor finish vacuuming and scrubbing carpets as needed.
• Aid staff in cleaning and maintaining offices conference rooms classrooms and labs by doing minor repairs to ensure they are prepared for future uses.

Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Salary Range:

$34.16 - $39.66/Hourly

Minimum Qualifications

• First Class C Engineers License or higher is required.

Preferred Qualification

• Valid drivers license
• Skills and knowledge are needed in the areas of basic electricity pipe fitting soldering brazing welding boiler operation and electric and pneumatic controls common to steam heating cooling and ventilation systems.
• This position requires a cooperative working relationship with all other tradesmen as well as faculty staff students and on occasion the public. Most communication with these people is verbal.
• The employee shall follow all safety rules and regulations and take all necessary precautions to prevent injury and illness.
• Lifting stair and ladder climbing are involved with tasks to be performed.
• Ability to use basic business computer software programs to enter and save data and respond to requests.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a work environment that respects and values differences and diversity.
• Knowledge of general methods and practices of a variety of trade areas (e.g. mechanics masonry welding electrical plumbing and carpentry) sufficient to assist licensed trades workers and to repair machinery tools and facilities in a timely and safe manner.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measures related to trades work sufficient to safely and efficiently perform the job duties.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain trucks tractors and other ground and road maintenance equipment.

Other Requirements

Operating a PC; typing

Communicating in English

Interacting with faculty students and other employees

Able to move around campus endure noise and dirt

Able to endure weather extremes

Able to climb stairs and ladders

Able to wear personal protective equipment

Able to safely operate electric and manual tools and equipment

Able to work evenings and weekends as needed

Able to kneel bend use arms and legs

Moving equipment tools and other supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Regular attendance

Work Shift Monday-Friday 5:30am-2:00pm

About

Minnesota State College Southeast is an open-access public not-for-profit comprehensive technical and community college. Our signature programs draw students from across the state of Minnesota nearby Wisconsin and beyond. Our campuses are located in the historic river towns of Red Wing and Winona set sixty miles apart along the Mississippi. The two campuses have distinctive characteristics but are one college in structure policies procedures and mission. Both campuses offer small class sizes state-of-the-art facilities and an environment that is friendly and supportive.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles employer-paid life insurance short- and long-term disability and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health legal and financial counseling. Detailed plan details rates and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work our package includes 12 paid holidays generous vacation and sick time and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts and various investment options. Furthermore we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position employee classification and collective bargaining agreements.

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