HVAC Mechanic/Stationary Engineer

Harper College

Palatine, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automation Systems, Building Regulations, Documentation, Electricity, Energy Management, Establish Priorities, HVAC, Home Automation, Home Inspections, Identify Issues, Maintenance - HVAC, Natural Gas, Preventative Maintenance, Pumps, Refrigeration, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety
LOCATION
Palatine, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Overview

Responsible for skilled utilities work in the performance of a comprehensive heating, ventilating and air conditioning system and water, storm drain, natural gas, and building automation.  Responsible for operations of a mixed-use utility over a campus style facility. 

Operates, diagnoses, inspects, repairs, replaces, services and performs preventive maintenance on utilities and HVAC equipment, such as but not limited to: 

  • High and low-pressure boilers; steam and water traps. 
  • Commercial size furnaces and air conditioners. 
  • Hermetic centrifugal refrigeration machines. 
  • Heating, cooling, chemical, sewage, storm drain and all other pumps. 
  • Cooling towers; pipelines, valves. 
  • Water heaters; water softeners, meters. 
  • Motors; pumps, bearings, seals, belts. 
  • Natural gas system. 
  • Steam and water system.  
  • Electrical distribution system. 
  • Plant computerized automation system.  
  • Other related HVAC and emergency equipment. 
  • Prioritization of multiple issues over a 1.5M sq ft facility. 

   

Informs co-workers regarding procedures and/orders of work orders (e.g. computerized energy management systems, research parts/equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with health, safety, building regulations. 

Prepares documentation (e.g. records of refrigerants, daily paperwork, time and materials, specifications, etc.) as required for the purpose of providing written support in compliance with regulations and/or conveying information. 

Install new parts and equipment as required. 

Inspects College property and observes activities on college property for unsafe conditions which may lead to injury, takes appropriate action to correct any unsafe practice or condition and reports all other potential safety hazards to supervisor. 

Proficient in rebuilding pumps. 

Responsible for housekeeping, cleaning and painting of respective areas and equipment 

Responsible for snow and ice removal duties. 

Additional duties as assigned. 

Employee must be on a 7 day/24hour on call weekly rotation for emergency events.  

Operates motorized vehicles including but not limited to trucks, vans, gators, and lifts. 

 

Equipment/Tools: 

 

Employee must operate the following tools:  

Electrical meters 

Mechanic tools 

Motorized Lift 

Motorized and electric vehicles 

Extension Ladders 

Pipefitting tools 

 

The posted pay range reflects first, second, and third shift pay grades.

About the Company

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Harper College