at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 53926
Department: Facilities Mgmt EV
Salary/Grade: 399/S3
Job Summary:
Under direction, performs journey-level work and is proficient within the building maintenance engineer trade. Operates, maintains, repairs, and replaces building infrastructure related equipment including, but not limited to, air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, plumbing, temperature controls and instrumentation. Provides limited oversight and direction to Maintenance Engineer B and Maintenance Engineer Helper staff.
Shift: 3rd shift, Sunday-Thursday 11:00 PM-7:00
Specific Responsibilities:
- Operates, maintains, diagnoses, repairs and replaces heating (steam and/or hot water), process, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, ventilation systems with associated components and hardware, utility distribution systems, and pneumatic piping/control systems;
- Installs, maintains, repairs, replaces and tests plumbing systems including water, drainage, and sewer lines, plumbing equipment and fixtures, associated pumps, valves and devices such as backflow preventers, reverse osmosis and deionized water systems, fire protection systems and equipment;
- Estimates time, materials, and equipment required for assigned jobs; maintains records of work performed and parts used;
- Mentors and provides technical guidance to coworkers;
- Other duties as assigned;
- Must be available and capable of responding to irregularities during evenings and weekends ensuring 24 hour, 7 day per week coverage.
Miscellaneous
Performed other duties
Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent combination of educational training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired;
- Completion of an accredited plumbing or HVAC service technician apprenticeship program, or the equivalent education, training, and field experience;
- Five years field experience working at journeyman level
- Working knowledge of applicable codes and regulations including OSHA, BOCA, NFPA, local municipality regulations, and state and local plumbing codes;
- Must be a member of Operating E
