American University
* Serves as Team Lead. Schedules work assignments, sets priorities, and directs the work of Operating Engineers and Assistant Operating Engineers. Identifies staff training needs and ensures training is obtained.* Participates in the operation, maintenance (preventative and predictive), troubleshooting, and repair of campus thermal systems (including but not limited to steam, chilled water, and heating water), related plant equipment, water treatment systems (including but not limited to natatorium systems, boiler systems, and chiller systems)
as well as maintenance and repair of domestic water & sewer campus distribution systems, and campus gas utility distribution systems to assure the fitness for use and reliability of our buildings, systems and equipment. Operates and maintains systems to meet department, reliability, and energy efficiency objectives along with regulatory compliance requirements.* Maintains records pertaining to the inspection, operation, maintenance and repair of campus thermal systems, campus domestic water & sewer distribution systems, campus gas distribution systems, water treatment systems, and related plant equipment to build a database from which historical data can be used to maximize scheduling and repair of critical components of the heating and cooling systems. Makes recommendations to improve the efficiency and reliability of campus managed utility systems. Responsible for the proper storage and usage of tools and equipment used in the repair operations conducted by the position to have tools available and in proper operating condition when needed.* Performs facilities commissioning activities (e.g., reviewing of new and upgraded mechanical equipment or systems) to ensure that operational, maintenance, repair, and energy efficiency impacts on the Central Plant Operations and Energy and Engineering units are minimized.* Completes training and performance requirements to meet department goals as well as regulatory requirements. Maintains an IDP (Individual Development Plan).
Ensures all items are documented in the LMS (Learning Management System).* Supports the resolution of afterhours and weekend requests received though the customer response center line (2Fix).* Prepares accident/incident reports and documentation for recommended corrective actions related to the Staff HR Policy manual.* Full-time.* 40 hours per week.* Evening and weekend work is required.* This position will be required to work multiple shifts. Current shift schedules are (7AM to 3PM, 3PM to 11PM, 11PM to 7AM).* This is a relief position, 24/7 coverage.* The incumbent will be required to work a second consecutive shift should their relief fail to arrive for the next shift.* The incumbent is required to work unscheduled shifts as needed.* The position will perform job duties in confined spaces and be exposed to extreme temperatures.* This is a physically demanding position which requires strenuous physical exertion such as frequent or constant lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects to perform essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.* High school diploma or equivalent.* 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.* At least 2 years’ experience working in a plant having high pressure steam boilers not to exceed four hundred (400) horsepower or a combination of high pressure boilers and heating boilers or refrigeration equipment, not to exceed a total of four hundred (400) horsepower; a heating plant having low pressure steam boilers with a pump return and refrigeration equipment, with no limitation on total capacity; or a heating plant having hot water boilers and refrigeration equipment, with no limitation on total capacity.* At least 1 year of experience as an assistant engineer in charge of a 3rd Class plant or as a Class 2 steam engineer.**Preferred Education and** **Experience:**Limited Supervision.Ability to independently resolve complex technical problems and serve as a point of escalation for moderately complex problem resolution. Ability to schedule work assignments, set priorities, train, and direct the work of others, and ensure adherence to quality standards and timelines. Ability to motivate others by personal example and by direct coaching to increase their abilities to demonstrate respectful and compassionate interaction.* Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.* Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.* Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.* American University is an
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as well as maintenance and repair of domestic water & sewer campus distribution systems, and campus gas utility distribution systems to assure the fitness for use and reliability of our buildings, systems and equipment. Operates and maintains systems to meet department, reliability, and energy efficiency objectives along with regulatory compliance requirements.* Maintains records pertaining to the inspection, operation, maintenance and repair of campus thermal systems, campus domestic water & sewer distribution systems, campus gas distribution systems, water treatment systems, and related plant equipment to build a database from which historical data can be used to maximize scheduling and repair of critical components of the heating and cooling systems. Makes recommendations to improve the efficiency and reliability of campus managed utility systems. Responsible for the proper storage and usage of tools and equipment used in the repair operations conducted by the position to have tools available and in proper operating condition when needed.* Performs facilities commissioning activities (e.g., reviewing of new and upgraded mechanical equipment or systems) to ensure that operational, maintenance, repair, and energy efficiency impacts on the Central Plant Operations and Energy and Engineering units are minimized.* Completes training and performance requirements to meet department goals as well as regulatory requirements. Maintains an IDP (Individual Development Plan).
Ensures all items are documented in the LMS (Learning Management System).* Supports the resolution of afterhours and weekend requests received though the customer response center line (2Fix).* Prepares accident/incident reports and documentation for recommended corrective actions related to the Staff HR Policy manual.* Full-time.* 40 hours per week.* Evening and weekend work is required.* This position will be required to work multiple shifts. Current shift schedules are (7AM to 3PM, 3PM to 11PM, 11PM to 7AM).* This is a relief position, 24/7 coverage.* The incumbent will be required to work a second consecutive shift should their relief fail to arrive for the next shift.* The incumbent is required to work unscheduled shifts as needed.* The position will perform job duties in confined spaces and be exposed to extreme temperatures.* This is a physically demanding position which requires strenuous physical exertion such as frequent or constant lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects to perform essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.* High school diploma or equivalent.* 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.* At least 2 years’ experience working in a plant having high pressure steam boilers not to exceed four hundred (400) horsepower or a combination of high pressure boilers and heating boilers or refrigeration equipment, not to exceed a total of four hundred (400) horsepower; a heating plant having low pressure steam boilers with a pump return and refrigeration equipment, with no limitation on total capacity; or a heating plant having hot water boilers and refrigeration equipment, with no limitation on total capacity.* At least 1 year of experience as an assistant engineer in charge of a 3rd Class plant or as a Class 2 steam engineer.**Preferred Education and** **Experience:**Limited Supervision.Ability to independently resolve complex technical problems and serve as a point of escalation for moderately complex problem resolution. Ability to schedule work assignments, set priorities, train, and direct the work of others, and ensure adherence to quality standards and timelines. Ability to motivate others by personal example and by direct coaching to increase their abilities to demonstrate respectful and compassionate interaction.* Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.* Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.* Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.* American University is an
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