FMS Operating Engineer I

College/Division

Finance & Administration

Required Application Documents

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Employment Category

Fulltime

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Wage Band

118H

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Technology, HVAC, equivalent degree, or completion of an approved RIT Training Program.
• Four to five  years’ experience in a building service/maintenance organization (on the job or in job specific training).
• Experience in a leadership role requiring operations and facilities decision making.

Skills

• Leadership and technical skills needed to make critical operations and facilities decisions.
• Ability to manage relationships with customers and/or colleagues in an open, honest, direct, and respectful manner. 
• Ability to provide guidance and coordinate the work of less experienced staff members.
• Ability, knowledge, and experience to safely operate and maintain large facilities equipment and systems including boilers, chillers, hot and chilled water systems, emergency power gensets, refrigeration systems, electrical breakers, HVAC units, computer systems, and underground infrastructure systems.
• Ability to read and understand Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) drawings, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of MEP systems for the purposes of troubleshooting, adjusting, and verifying system operation.   
• Ability to safely operate all equipment including, but not limited to; trucks, utility vehicles, hand tools, and power tools.  
• Consistently work safely following all relative OSHA, DEC and EPA standards, laws and regulations.
• Computer skills – must be experienced using a computer to access a Work Order system and E-mail. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, and able to effectively plan and schedule assigned work.
• Must be able to perform manual labor from or access equipment using a ladder or lift up to heights of 35 feet, or kneeling on the ground, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, crawling, working outside, on a roof, or inside equipment (AHU’s) while carrying material and tools for the work.  The material may include motors, filters, fittings, valves, belts, etc.
• Able to lift and carry 50 lbs., and pushing or pulling up to 200 lbs.
• Must have the ability to walk a minimum of 3 miles over a period of 1 ½-2 hours a day to multiple mechanical rooms throughout campus to perform various tasks in those areas.
• Able to distinguish colors of electrical wire insulation.
• This position requires the ability to work in irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions, dirt, dust, unpleasant odors, and loud noises while utilizing appropriate PPE.
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