Engineer Third Class

Job no:

R-0000001707

Position Title:

Engineer Third Class

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$34.27

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

12/01/2024

Job Description:

The Facilities Management department enhances the quality of facilities projects for administration, faculty, staff, and students. Our dedicated team of approximately 140 FTEs oversees more than 2,000,000 square feet across 60+ buildings and maintains over 300 acres. Responsibilities include daily operation and maintenance of the Central Heating Plant's boilers, pumps, temperature control systems, and boiler water treatment, as well as preventative maintenance on related equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sign the Massachusetts state log book at the beginning of each shift, acknowledging responsibility for safety and operation under a Massachusetts Second Engineer.
• Review and complete daily logs of gas fuel, steam generation, and domestic water usage, calculating plant efficiency to meet state environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular checks of water columns, low water cut outs, and high water alarms to ensure proper functioning.
• Collect and test daily water samples for boiler water chemistry.
• Inspect all equipment every two hours to verify proper operation and compliance with safety requirements set by the State of Massachusetts.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors for repairs, overseeing their work as needed.
• Respond to emergencies involving natural gas, electricity, fuel oil, high-pressure steam, compressed air, and domestic water systems.

Position Type/ Hours

• Bargaining Unit, 12-hour rotating shift position during the academic year (September-May)
• Day shift position Monday-Friday 6am-2:30 pm during the summer months (July-August)

Salary Range

$34.27 - 39.16

This position qualifies for an annual retention bonus of $3,000

What we offer:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Disability and Leave Benefits
• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)
• Generous Paid Time Off

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a modern power plant, focusing on turbine generators and routine boiler maintenance.
• Valid Massachusetts Third Class Steam Engineer license.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work overtime.
• Knowledge and experience in operating and maintaining power plant auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to handle and move heavy materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Respirator training
• Confined space training
• Lockout training
• SPCC training
• Asbestos training

Special Instructions for Applicants
Apply online by application deadline. Application materials must include 1) a cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications, 2) a complete resume or curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for 3 professional references.

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants: 

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.