Building Maintenance Engineer (1)
Company: Creighton University
Location: Omaha
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
Join the Creighton Family Calling Skilled Trades Professionals!
We are looking for experienced Commercial Maintenance Engineers to
join our Maintenance Team. Bring your knowledge, skills, experience
and passion to Creighton University. Creighton University located
in Omaha Nebraska spans over 150 acres has over 50 buildings and
employs over 2250 people making it one of the largest employers in
the Omaha community. A comprehensive Jesuit university we are
comprised of nine (9) colleges and schools including Arts and
Sciences, Business Administration, Professional Studies, Law,
Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Health Professions, Dentistry, and
a Graduate School. Creighton University was founded in 1878 and has
an enrollment of 8,000 students. We have a diverse student body and
workforce. Job Summary: Our Maintenance Engineers are critical to
the university s success. They are responsible for keeping the
university operational 24x7. Our maintenance department follows a
generalist model and will be responsible for senior level
maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial and
residential electrical systems, plumbing systems, heating/air
conditioning systems and a variety of kitchen equipment. Essential
Job Functions: LEVEL I
- Electrical: Knowledge of and experience troubleshooting,
maintaining and replacing lights, ballasts, lighting controls,
lighting systems, retrofitting and converting florescent, metal
halide and HPS to LED lighting. Troubleshoot and repair faulty
electrical circuitry, pumps, motors, motor controls, science lab
equipment, kitchen equipment (commercial and residential), and
exhaust fans. Assist in the installation and troubleshooting of
equipment, emergency generators and systems. Responsible for
continual preventative maintenance on all systems and equipment.
Knowledge of and exposure to working on 208/120 Volt 3 phase
systems and 480/277 Volt 3 phase systems. Projects: Assist in the
installation of new equipment, wiring of new equipment, wiring
pumps and motors. Assist with occasional temporary power projects.
Assist with the operation and maintenance of emergency systems,
backup generators, and emergency power. Electrical Safety proven
knowledge of electrical safety procedures and the importance of
following all safety rules / procedures
- Plumbing: Open, repair, replace broken, clogged pipes, and
drain lines. Repair and replace domestic water application systems
such as piping, faucets, regulators, water softeners. Experience in
operating manual and electric drain machines. Exposure to and
knowledge of safety procedures, troubleshooting, diagnosing,
repairing and conducting preventative maintenance on steam/
condensation systems. pressure reducing valves (PRV s), steam
traps, controls, condensate pumps, and strainers. Work with low,
medium, and high-pressure steam.
- Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC): Experience in
and knowledge of troubleshooting diagnosing, repairing and
preventative maintenance on refrigerant systems, heating water
systems, ventilation systems, steam heat, refrigerant, chilled
water, steam, radiators, heat exchangers, boilers and chillers.
Experience in and knowledge of diagnosing and repairing pneumatics,
compressors, pumps, motors, air handler units, fan coil units, and
exhaust fans. LEVEL II Essential Job Functions:
- Electrical: Knowledge of and experience troubleshooting,
maintaining and replacing lights, ballasts, lighting controls,
lighting systems, retrofitting and converting florescent, metal
halide and HPS to LED lighting. Troubleshoot and diagnose faulty
electrical circuitry, pumps, motors, motor controls, science lab
equipment, kitchen equipment (commercial and residential), exhaust
fans. Install and/or troubleshoot equipment, emergency generators
and systems. Responsible for continual preventative maintenance on
all systems and equipment. Knowledge of and experience working on
208/120 Volt 3 phase systems and 480/277 Volt 3 phase systems.
Projects: Installation of new equipment, wiring of new equipment,
wiring pumps and motors. Occasional temporary power projects.
Operate and maintain emergency systems, backup generators, and
emergency power. Electrical Safety proven knowledge of electrical
safety procedures and the importance of following all safety rules
/ procedures
- Plumbing: Open, repair, replace broken, clogged pipes, and
drain lines. Repair and replace domestic water application systems
such as piping, faucets, regulators, water softeners. Experience in
operating manual and electric drain machines. Experience in and
knowledge of safety procedures, troubleshooting, diagnosing,
repairing and conducting preventative maintenance on steam/
condensation systems. pressure reducing valves (PRV s), steam
traps, controls, condensate pumps, and strainers. Work with low,
medium, and high-pressure steam.
- Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC): Experience in
and knowledge of troubleshooting diagnosing, repairing and
preventative maintenance on refrigerant systems, heating water
systems, ventilation systems, steam heat, refrigerant, chilled
water, steam, radiators, heat exchangers, boilers and chillers.
Experience in and knowledge of diagnosing and repairing pneumatics,
compressors, pumps, motors, air handler units, fan coil units, and
exhaust fans. All employees are expected to:
- Perform all work in accordance with established safety
procedures.
- Complete assigned PM s and provide feedback on any improvements
that might be needed
- Maintains a clean, safe and organized work area
- Directs contractors and monitors performance of their assigned
responsibilities.
- Work as a team - mentor other technicians by sharing knowledge
and skills to help everyone achieve their goals. Work as a team to
complete any projects assigned.
- Strong focus on customer service and creating positive
interactions with internal and external clients. Develop and
maintain a good working relationship across all levels in the
organization.
- Successful candidates will be a self-starter with excellent
communication skills
- Understands and embodies Creighton vision and mission. Follows
and understands the core values, employee standards of behavior and
company policies and procedures
- Continuing Education: Fully participates in ongoing technical,
safety, and operational process training programs and implements
strategies into their daily work.
- Computer skills: Team members are expected to have proficient
computer skills in order to be able to enter and retrieve data
through the Creighton Word Order System (AIM), including work
orders, preventative maintenance activities, equipment failure, and
incident reports and to ensure documentation is completed.
Employees will be required to log hours into an automated payroll
system.
- Ability to be on-call on a rotational schedule.
- Ability to work outside in various temperatures
(summer/winter). Qualifications: LEVEL I
- Highschool diploma or equivalent is required. Some level of
post-secondary education preferred (ie technical / trade school,
college or university studies)
- Valid and current driver s license required
- Formal training in HVAC, plumbing, and/or electrical systems is
preferred.
- Minimum of 2+ years of maintenance experience as a Maintenance
Engineer in a Commercial setting with a good knowledge of HVAC
equipment, electrical, and plumbing systems. Proficiency in
troubleshooting electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems strongly
desired LEVEL II
- Highschool diploma or equivalent is required. Some level of
post-secondary education preferred (ie technical / trade school,
college or university studies)
- Valid and current driver s license required
- Formal training in HVAC, plumbing, and/or electrical systems is
preferred.
- Minimum of 5 + years of building maintenance experience in a
Commercial setting with a strong knowledge of HVAC equipment,
electrical, and plumbing systems. Proficiency in troubleshooting
electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems strongly desired
- Trade Journeyman, 3 rd Grade Engineers License and/ or back
flow certifications strongly desired. Required
Licenses/Certifications: Must have a current and valid drivers
license with a clean driving record for the last 3 years and no
major violations within the last 5 years Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand and walk for much of the day. Ability to stand,
bend, stretch, twist, climb, lift, push, pull or carry objects of
50 lbs. Ability to work in cramped spaces, climb ladders, work at
heights of 20 feet and above. Physical Requirements: Seeing: %
Hearing: 50-75% Standing/Climbing/Mobility: 50-75%
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 25-50% (pound: 50 lbs.)
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: 0 25% Travel: No Exposure to Blood
Borne pathogens: No AAP/EEO Statement: Creighton University is
committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational
and employment environment. The University admits qualified
students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for
treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital
status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression . click apply for
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Keywords: Creighton University, Omaha , Building Maintenance Engineer (1), Professions , Omaha, Nebraska
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