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Building Engineer

  • 493060
  • Tulsa
  • TULSA (TUL)
  • Staff Full-time
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Campus

OSU-Tulsa

Contact Name & Email

Jamie Childers, Jamie.Childers@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Hiring for multiple shifts, Wednesday- Friday, 6:30a-4:30p, Saturday 8:00a-6:00p & Graveyard available.

Hiring Range

$24.04 - $27.05

About this Position

Travels to separate locations to operate and maintain OSU-Tulsa Physical Plant equipment. Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, re-packing bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, and gauges. Cleans or replaces components using hand tools and power tools. Maintains all air handling units by replacing defective belts, bearings, lubricating fans, and replacing filters. Maintains all building lighting systems, including replacement of fixtures, bulbs, and ballasts. Performs general electrical and plumbing duties. Performs water tests and replaces chemicals in the treatment tank to prevent scale build-up. This role will record data, such as the temperature of equipment, hours of operation, water and air pressure, water levels, voltage loads, and static pressure. Adjusts manual or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges. Visually inspects equipment at regular intervals to identify malfunctions or necessary repairs. 

Required Qualifications

  • High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
  • Four (4) years of physical plant operations and maintenance experience.

  • Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
    • Active City of Tulsa First Class Limited Engineers License 
                  Or Unlimited Mechanical Journeyman License
                  Or equivalent experience and ability to obtain Licensure
    • Valid Oklahoma Driver's License.
  • Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
    • Travel Required
    • Advanced knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, chillers, electrical, and plumbing systems
    • Local, state, and federal codes and regulations applicable to OSU campuses
    • OSHA regulations and safety practices related to boiler rooms
    • Methods and practices used in maintaining and cleaning boilers
    • Various types of light fixtures, lamp posts, bulbs, ballasts, wattages, volts, etc...
    • Basic plumbing knowledge
    • Ability to interpret technical information and understand engineering terminology
    • Record and maintain accurate daily engineering logs
    • Administer a preventative maintenance program for all buildings and support blueprints and building plans
    • Run HVAC equipment, chillers, and understand blueprints and building plans
    • Rebuild pumps and troubleshoot motors
    • Handle several technical tasks at once and organize daily workload
    • Work overtime as needed
    • Interact effectively with staff, faculty, and students
    • Provide high-quality service in a university setting

Preferred Qualifications

  • Vocational/Technical
    • Experience with Automated building operating systems is a plus. Systems include Niagara, Metasys, Siemens, etc. 
    • Experience with Absorption Chillers and Johnson Controls Metasys systems
  • Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
  • Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

 

 

All positions are subject to the availability of funding, and any offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To request an accommodation, please email eeo@okstate.edu or call 405-744-5449.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.

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