Job No. 155434
- Job Title:
- Operating Engineer II
- Employer:
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Rochester Institute of Technology
- Location:
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Rochester , NY
- Posting Date:
- 12-May-2025
- Description:
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Job Summary
RIT’s Facilities Management Services department is looking for a dynamic Operating Engineer II to join the FMS Engineering Services team. We value and care about our team members and are committed to your well-being. As part of the team, you are eligible for RIT's comprehensive and competitive benefits program that adds generously to your total compensation. Some of those benefits include medical/dental/vision, sick and vacation time, retirement, financial planning resources, educational benefits for you and your dependents, employee wellness program, and free use of on-site fitness facilities. Additionally, our schedules are consistent, year-round, and you will be eligible for professional development and cross-training opportunities that support your career growth.
The FMS Engineering Services team is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of large capital equipment for the Central Heating and Cooling Plants, all secondary HVAC/R equipment, and campus infrastructure systems. Main equipment includes 45 MMBTU Medium Temperature Hot Water boilers, 2550 ton chillers, cooling towers and associated water treatment, compressors, pumps, fans, terminal units, main Air Handling Units, etc.
Job Responsibilities
Schedule:
B shift-- Tuesday to Saturday 3 PM- 11:30PM
The FMS Engineering Services team operates 24 hours a day; 7 days a week; 365 days a year. FMS Engineering Services staff are considered essential personnel. This means that this position must be willing to work in all situations (irregular and/or long hours) to maintain conditions on the RIT campus including call-in to work and/or stand-by that could encompass various shifts, weekends, holidays, Institute emergencies, and times other than normal work schedules.
Responsibilities:
Perform Daily Capital Equipment Rounds: perform physical and computer rounds, understand web-based Building Management Systems. Responsible for noting any deviations or operational concerns, correcting, and reporting concerns to colleagues and/or supervision.
Respond to all types of off-hour urgent service requests including fire alarms, heating and cooling issues, refrigeration, plumbing, door problems, elevator problems, electrical problems, etc. as dispatched by FMS and Public Safety. Discuss the service request with customers to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.
Perform water treatment testing on closed loops, cooling towers, and steam boilers. Determine and make any necessary adjustments to chemical feed equipment, calibrate sensors, maintain softeners, and add chemicals to systems as necessary while utilizing correct PPE.
Perform repairs on HVAC equipment: This work includes but is not limited to dismantling equipment and removing it.
Perform Preventive Maintenance on HVAC equipment: This work includes working on all types of HVAC equipment on campus.
Learn how to access electronic Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) drawings, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, and other campus information. Use MEP drawings, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to troubleshoot, adjust, and verify system operation.
Assist in training new Operating Engineer II and Operating Engineer III positions.
Participate in mandatory training. Attend in house or off-site training.
Perform duties as assigned by OE I and Engineering Managers.
Other duties as assigned.
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.
Two to Three years’ experience in a building service/maintenance organization (on the job or in job specific training)
Skills
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 safely operate all equipment including, but not limited to trucks, utility vehicles, hand tools, and power tools.
Able to distinguish colors of electrical wire insulation.
Consistently work safely following all relative OSHA, DEC and EPA standards, laws and regulations.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, and able to effectively plan and schedule assigned work.
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.
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.
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.
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and E-mail.
The successful candidate hired for this position will be required to drive on occasion, and therefore will be required, upon hire, to immediately enroll in the NYS LENS program. Candidates can refer to RIT's Vehicle and Driver Safety Procedures
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications in HVAC/R preferred- NATE, ICE, Stationary Engineer’s licenses, NYSDEC 7G Pesticide license, EPA Refrigerant Recovery license, or RSES. Technical courses from BOCES, MCC, etc. that are HVAC/R related.
- Contact information:
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- Rochester, NY 14623
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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