Rochester Institute of Technology

Position Title

FMS Operating Engineer I

Organization

FMS Engineering Services

Job Responsibilities

Schedule:

• C shift-- Sunday to Thursday 11pm-7:30am
• 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

• Performance of Daily Capital Equipment Rounds. This includes, assigning to Operating Engineer II staff and self-performing physical and computer rounds using web based Building Management Systems and observations. Responsible for noting and logging conditions and any deviations, reporting all urgent and critical operating concerns to supervision.
• Provide leadership and management of urgent situations including making command operations decisions, the supervision of FMS staff, and calling in additional personnel. Respond to all types of service calls called in by students and faculty/staff including fire alarms, heating and cooling issues, refrigeration, plumbing, door problems, elevator problems, electrical problems as dispatched by FMS and Public Safety. Use Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) drawings, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to troubleshoot, adjust, and verify system operation. Discuss the service call with users 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.
• Assign work, oversee the work, and assist in training of Operating Engineer II and Operating Engineer III staff.
• Participate in mandatory training. Attend in house or off site training.
• Other duties as assigned.

FLSA Category

Non-exempt

Requisition Number

9666BR

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.
• 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.

Department/College Description

The FMS department is a dynamic organization striving to collaboratively design, construct, operate, and maintain an exceptional and cost-effective living, learning, and working environment for the RIT community.

What do we believe at RIT?

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

Work Location

Henrietta Campus — 100%

Job Summary

RIT’s Facilities Management Services department is looking for a dynamic Operating Engineer I 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.

The Operating Engineer I provides the initial FMS response to off-hour urgent issues (contain and/or resolve heating/cooling calls, water and natural gas leaks, elevator malfunctions, electrical power outages, and other situations) as presented by Public Safety, FMS, or other sources. This position has leadership and management responsibilities including the authorization of calling in additional personnel, notification of FMS leadership, and direction of FMS staff to manage and resolve urgent situations; is expected to have knowledge of the campus, campus infrastructure, and building systems to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the campus and resolution of urgent situations; is required to make sound and independent decisions in the resolution of urgent issues to ensure the safety of the community and the operation of the university; and functions with limited supervision.

Hourly/Salary Minimum

21

Hourly/Salary Maximum

36

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