Plant Maintenance Engineer

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Working Title:

Plant Maintenance Engineer

Institution:

Century College

Classification Title:

Plant Mntc Engineer

Bargaining Unit / Union:

202: AFSCME - Craft, Maintenance, and Labor

City:

White Bear Lake

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$33.57 - $38.98

Job Description

Position Purpose

To maintain and repair the physical plant and equipment.  This is to include boilers and all heating-related equipment and all HVAC equipment.  All water cooled and air-cooled chillers, and related cool systems.  Provide assistance to the other facility departments as needed to support and maintain the day-to-day operation of the College.  This position will drive college vehicles as part of the Facilities Staff.

Position Responsibilities

• To perform skilled maintenance and repair work on, heating/cooling plant, power equipment, boilers, generator, pumps, compressors, heaters, and motors so that the facilities heating, cooling, and emergency equipment will always be in working order.

• Provide the necessary materials for the ongoing preventative maintenance and the anticipated maintenance of physical plant equipment. Perform maintenance repairs when notified by work order or directly by your lead worker/supervisor.

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of kitchen/coffee shop equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Boiler’s License – First (1st) Class Engineer Grade C

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.  This is required to drive campus vehicles.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job, including bending, stooping, lifting a minimum of fifty (50) pounds, reaching above the shoulder level, crouching, pushing, and pulling on a frequent basis, climbing ladders and squatting.

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with various types of equipment and tools on a regular basis.

Preferred Qualification 

• Possession of a Universal Refrigerant License.

• Working knowledge of operation, maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing.

• Working knowledge of electrical systems/repair.

• Ability to use tools for making general repairs including hand and power tools.

• Basic carpentry skills.

• Able to develop plans and estimate supplies and materials as well as read and interpret blueprints and technical manuals.

• Human relation skills and ability to deal with employees and the public to establish good working relationships.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the operation and maintenance of low-pressure power plant safety standards and the ability to establish and maintain accident prevention practices. 

• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

• Ability to work without direct supervision or direction.

• Positive problem-solving skills.

• The applicant (the employee) should demonstrate a knowledge of and interest in diverse cultures and populations.

Other Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. 

This position requires successful completion of employment references and a driver’s license background check. 

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Days / Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Telework (Yes/No)

No

Salary Range:

$33.57 - $38.98/hour

(DOQ – Salary Placement will be done at time of hire.)

Application Procedure

To bid on this position, an employee of Century College must currently work in a Plant Maintenance Worker position in a different work area or different shift.  To bid, please submit a written request (email is sufficient) to Kim Claggett, in Human Resources.

Internal Applicants

All current Century College and Minnesota State employees will need to log into