Stationary Engineer (2 Openings)

at  California State University

Job no: 544373
Work type: Staff
Location: Maritime Academy
Categories: Unit 10 - IUOE - International Union of Operating Engineers, Probationary, Full Time, Trades
Working Title: Stationary Engineer (2 Openings)
Classification Title: CMA Stationary Engineer
Department Name: Building Maintenance
Time Base: Full-time
Pay Plan: 12 month
Bargaining Unit: 10 (IUOE)
Employment Type: Probationary/Permanent

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the lead direction of the Chief Engineer and the general supervision of the Senior Director of Facilities Management, the Stationary Engineer performs a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance and repair of boiler, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, power, water, water treatment, fire alarms, building shell and interiors, and other mechanical and building components and systems for The California State University Maritime Academy.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Boilers and auxiliary boiler room equipment; heating, lighting, ventilating, air conditioning, power, refrigeration, building electric and pneumatic controls, water treatment and other mechanical or electrical equipment; the methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance and repair of such equipment.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of 700 hours of formalized technical instruction relating to Stationary Engineering in training offered by such established programs as: Job Corps; Skill Centers; ROP; Trade Schools, Military; and JTPA (Joint Training Partnership Act). An Associate of Applied Science or Certificate in Mechanical Electrical Technology, which must have included at least 12 semester units of instruction in heating, ventilation, and refrigeration systems involving the use of automatic controls may be substituted for the 700 hours of technical instruction.
• Two years of additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education.

EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship for Stationary Engineers

OR:

• Four years of experience performing duties which include the operation, maintenance and repair of boiler, heating, refrigeration, ventilation and power equipment of large commercial, industrial or institutional buildings including the operation and maintenance of air conditioning systems involving the use of automatic controls

Licenses: Must possess and maintain a valid California State Drivers’ license in satisfactory standing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Johnson Controls Metasys BAS experience;
• Commercial pool operator certification;
• NICET fire alarm certification.
• CFC Certification (refrigerant handling certificate)

• Operates, maintains and repairs boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, appurtenances, and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated water.
• Operates, maintains and repairs refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperatures.
• Operates, maintains and repairs air compressors.
• Maintains and repairs water and sewage systems.
• Maintains and repairs multi-phase electrical circuits up to 600 volts.
• Maintains and repairs electrical transformers, motors, controls, machinery, fixtures and appliances.
• Maintains and repairs electronic systems and automatic fire alarm systems.
• Maintains water filters and softeners.
• Calibrates control systems for air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilation systems, including air balance, humidistat and solid state electronic motor control amplifiers.
• Operates, maintains and repairs water and sewage systems, laundry, bakery and culinary equipment.
• Calculates systems requirements to provide estimates for modification or replacement of systems.
• Takes meter readings of water, gas and electricity consumption.
• Keeps tools and equipment in good condition.
• Keeps records and prepares reports.
• Uses Computerized Maintenance Management(work order) System (CMMS) to accept, plan, execute and close out work assignments.
• Attends and participates in safety meetings;
• Inspects and trouble shoots electrical and mechanical systems and equipment to identify repairs needed.
• Plans layouts and estimates costs of electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems.
• Requisitions parts, supplies and equipment.
• Leads and trains subordinate and less senior personnel, and advises them of unusual problems, procedures, and practices.
• Has input and/or oversight into service contracts