Building Engineer - HVAC & Building Systems - Mt. Hood Community College

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by May 5, 2024.

Monitors and provides preventative maintenance, testing, and corrective action on mechanical and building systems for the College.  Operates and maintains stationary engines and mechanical equipment, such as steam engines, air compressors, generators, motors, turbines and steam boilers to provide utilities, such as light, heat, cooling, or power for the College, and related control systems for the building and campus environment.  Supports building systems and HVAC.
 
Essential Duties:

1. Monitors operation of boilers, feed water systems and indicators, and adjusts or repairs as needed.
2. Maintains quality control of boiler water, closed circuit water systems and cooling tower water, and other water systems, including testing and adjusting chemicals as needed.
3. Leads the planning and implementation of small to medium sized projects. Facilitates the definition of plan scope and deliverables and solicits contractor quotes. Coordinates with and acts as the liaison to internal staff and external contractors.
4. Performs daily equipment safety and performance inspections, and makes necessary adjustments to maintain safe and efficient operation. Schedules and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on emergency generators, exhaust hoods, fans, pumps, motors, motor controls, rooftop units, and other equipment as scheduled.   Connects and disconnects electrical wiring as needed. Coordinates with vendors and contractors in the repair or maintenance. Maintains records of preventative and corrective maintenance, and keeps inventory of spare and critical parts.
5. Operates chillers, monitors operational parameters, records and interprets readings to determine operating conditions, and takes appropriate corrective action.
6. Inspects, adjusts, and replaces filters and systems for ventilation.
7. Carries out tests on building systems for proper operation.
8. Provides timely updates to work orders and requests for service.
9. Maintains pneumatic control systems, VAV boxes, thermostats, and associated heating and cooling equipment.
10. Monitors and adjusts climate control systems using computerized energy management systems.  Responds to hot/cold calls, and inspects air quality and actual temperatures.
11. Repairs building operating system plumbing and performs alterations and installation of fixtures, including steel, cast iron, glass, plastic, and acid proof plastic.
12. Maintains hot water tanks and other pressure vessels throughout the campus, including air compressors and air dryers, and ensures current permits are in place.
13. Maintains cleanliness of boiler room, fan rooms, mechanical rooms, and other central utilities areas.
14. Monitors and maintains fire system, fire hood, and sprinkler system maintenance and repair programs.  Coordinates the inspection and testing of systems.
15. Ensures that building systems are designed and operated within code and engineering specifications. Supports and promotes options for energy efficiency and efficient operations of systems
16. Monitors and maintains elevator and lift system maintenance and repair.
17. Monitors, maintains, and performs basic repairs on lighting and electrical.
18. Communicates with and monitors staff, vendors, and contractors supporting repairs, maintenance, testing, and installation to assigned campus equipment. Supports system discussions with IT on cabling and telecom.
19. Calculates chemical dosages, turnover rates, and flow rates to ensure safety for patrons. Administers pool chemicals for proper sanitation and water balance.
20. Stays abreast of emerging technologies and code requirements.
21. Maintains exterior utilities, such as fountain pumps and lift stations.

 
 
Additional Duties:
 

1. May assist in emergency repairs during school closures, after hours, and be on call.
2. Follows all department policies and procedures related to uniforms, radio presence, key control, essential personnel, operational processes, and other related policies.
3. Performs all other related duties as assigned.