Job Description

OVERVIEW
The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer II or III position within the Facilities Management Department.



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The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

Up to 100% tuition remission for employees and dependents upon eligibility
Up to 50% tuition remission for spouses upon eligibility
A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision options
Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
Hiring Pay Rate Based On Position and Union Contract

Maintenance Engineer II $29.52/hr

Maintenance Engineer III $38.89/hr



Potential Shift Hours (Based on Seniority)

Monday – Friday 12:00pm – 8:30pm



JOB SUMMARY

Mechanical Maintenance Engineers will perform preventive maintenance and repairs of mechanical equipment and systems throughout the Universities properties.



Mechanical Maintenance Engineer III

Operation, maintenance, repairs, and water treatment testing of all steam boilers, hydronic boilers, centrifugal chiller, cooling towers and closed loop systems.
Operation, maintenance and repairs of air handler units, exhaust fans, air conditioning units, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, refrigeration units, both commercial and residential.
Operation, maintenance and repairs of pumping systems associated with heating, cooling and plumbing systems.
Operation, maintenance and repairs of swimming pools, whirlpool spas, their water treatment and associated pumping systems.
Plumbing repairs and maintenance of drains, sinks, faucets, showers, toilets, flush valves, floor drains, water heaters, water softeners and any auxiliary plumbing systems.
Commercial and residential appliance repairs of refrigerators, stoves, ovens, ranges, dishwashers, clothes washers, and clothes dryers.
Maintenance and repair of residential style forced air furnaces, hydronic boilers, air conditioners and their auxiliary systems.
Operation, maintenance and repairs of pneumatic air compressors, vacuum system, air dryers and their axillary systems.
Operation, maintenance and repair of pneumatic control systems as related to the temperature control of mechanical equipment and systems.
Operation of the computerized Energy Management System (EMS) where it applies to the temperature control of mechanical equipment and systems.
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer II

Operation, maintenance, repairs, and water treatment testing of steam boilers, hydronic boilers, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers and closed loop systems limited to individuals licensing and experience.
Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs of air handler units, exhaust fans, air conditioning units, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, refrigeration units, both commercial and residential.
Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs of pumping systems associated with heating, cooling and plumbing systems.
Perform preventive maintenance of swimming pools, whirlpool spas, their water treatment and associated pumping systems.
Plumbing repairs and maintenance of drains, sinks, faucets, showers, toilets, flush valves, floor drains.
Preventive maintenance and minor repair of residential style forced air furnaces, hydronic boilers, air conditioners and their auxiliary systems.
Operation of the computerized Energy Management System (EMS)


The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications



All Classifications

Valid Minnesota driver's license.
Proficient in basic computer skills including MS Office, email, word documents and basic spreadsheet navigation.
Be a member of a bargaining unit (Local 70).
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer III

Graduate from a two (2) years technical school in the field of mechanical maintenance.
Have five (5) years’ experience in the field of mechanical maintenance.
Minimum of a Minnesota 1st Class C boiler license.
EPA Universal Refrigeration Certificate.
Certified Pool Operators Certificate. Preferred or the ability to obtain it in six (6) months.
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer II

High school graduate or equivalent.

Two (2) years’ experience in the field of mechanical maintenance.

Minimum of a Minnesota 2nd Class C boiler license or the ability to obtain in six (6) months.

EPA Universal Refrigeration Certificate or the ability to obtain it in twelve (12) months

Certified Pool Operators Certificate or the ability to obtain it in three (3) months.