Salary is $78,395 - $85,404 Annually
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Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire a Physical Plant Engineer, Lead. This position is full-time, non-exempt, benefits eligible and union position. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought.
CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to College strategic priorities and seeks to build relationships in support of community well-being.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Provides leadership to the Plant Engineering team in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing of the college’s heating, cooling and electrical systems. Ensures efficient and effective operation of systems through leading, assigning, and scheduling staff. Schedules Plant Engineers and others to complete mission critical and preventative maintenance tasks. Monitors systems and recommends repairs and upgrades, performs engineering calculations, design components, perform project management, and leads college staff in operation and maintenance of the systems.
Performs highly skilled journeyman level engineering and maintenance work in support of maintaining and operating institutional HVAC systems, fire detection and protection systems, boilers, chillers, utility distribution systems, fan systems, Building Automation System, etc. Performs skilled maintenance and repair to infrastructure systems such as plumbing and electrical, etc. Performs a variety of skilled and semiskilled tasks consisting of routine preventive maintenance, mechanical repairs, system operations, replacements of pumps, pipes, control components (both pneumatic and digital) and other similar activities that will ensure the smooth and continuous functions of college buildings, equipment, and grounds at multiple campus sites. Performs these duties within the regulatory guidelines of governing jurisdictions in order to maximize the safe and efficient operation of College infrastructure.
Work schedule is normally Monday through Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM, but may require working evenings or weekends to accommodate special project needs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Lead Worker Responsibilities (30%)
1. Oversee, assign, and coordinate the work of Plant Engineers, federal work study students, contractors, college work experience students and others as needed.
2. Operate and maintain all heating and cooling systems and devices at all three college campuses.
3. Program and maintain the Direct Digital Controls system and software as needed.
4. Serve as project coordinator for small campus remodel and equipment improvement projects; ensuring project timelines and budgets are met and the final product is efficient and performs as designed. Coordinate system shutdown, modification and startup with contractors and perform inspection of project work as needed, ensuring building occupants are minimally impacted.
5. Manage preventive maintenance program and ensures routine maintenance occurs as scheduled.
6. Assist and guide Plant Engineers in the identification and allocation of needed parts for repairs and maintenance.
2. Preventative Maintenance (20%)
1. Gather information on all equipment that the college employs and create a Preventive Maintenance Program and Schedule for the college.
2. Perform preventive maintenance adhering to a program and schedule in order to reduce down time of critical systems and equipment. Maintain all records of Preventative Maintenance.
3. Monitor all equipment for college provide a record of equipment deterioration, and give recommendations to the Director of Plant Engineering.
4. Perform a variety of skilled and semiskilled tasks consisting of routine preventive maintenance, Washing and rinsing coils, system operations, replacements of air filters, pumps, pipes, control components (both pneumatic and digital) and other similar activities that will ensure the smooth and continuous functions of college buildings, equipment, and grounds at multiple campus sites.
5. Purchase supplies so that you can perform preventative maintenance and maintain a stock of supplies.
6. Perform tests, measurements, adjustments as needed to help insure proper functionality of all college equipment.
3. Electrical (20%)
1. Read blueprints or technical diagrams, install and maintain wiring, control and lighting systems within license requirements.
2. Perform limited electrical maintenance as needed. Provide historical data, energy usage, utility consumption and costs as needed
3. Purchase services, supplies, equipment and materials from vendors using blanket purchase orders for the college needs. Assist in highly skilled engineering projects as needed and helps other campus service departments complete their tasks.
4. Perform layout, assembles, (installs), tests, repairs, and adjusts electrical fixtures, and existing wiring.
5. Test electrical circuits, equipment, and troubleshooting electrical circuits, appliances using appropriate tools and testing instruments.
4. Repairs (20%)
1. Maintain and repair refrigeration equipment, air conditioning equipment, heat pumps, air handling units, air/water cooled chillers and their associated equipment.
2. Schedule and prepare boilers, chillers and cooling towers for internal and external inspections with state and insurance inspectors.
3. Make or arrange for any and all repairs and returns boilers/heating/cooling equipment to service as required.
4. Maintain and repair auxiliary equipment, such as fans, motors, pumps and cooling towers for the HVAC/R system. Perform journeyman level repairs to various HVAC equipment such as motors, starters, pumps, VFD’s, valve and damper operators.
5. Collaborate with other engineering team members in troubleshooting and repairs to the building heating, cooling and energy management systems.
6. Review plans, specifications and schematics and makes recommendations as requested by the Director of Plant Engineering. Estimate time and materials for assigned jobs.
7. Perform a variety of routine maintenance in support of institutional needs including, but not limited to, mechanical/electrical devices, plumbing (replacement of flush valves, maintain and repair urinals, toilets, sinks, fixtures, drinking fountains, emergency eye wash devices, and showers, replace light tubes and ballasts.
5. Safety and Other Duties (10%)
1. Ensure that all refrigerant on hand or used is accounted for, recorded and its lineage documented, as required by EPA regulations, the Clean Air Act and The Montreal Protocol.
2. Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electric Code.
3. Dispose of all batteries, lamps, and mercury-containing equipment in accordance with EPA and OSHA standards.
4. Maintain cooperative working relationship with College staff, other organizations, and the public. Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas. Perform work in accordance with ADA, OSHA, Building, and Fire codes keeping the college in compliance with Federal, State, and Local codes.
5. May be required to respond to college emergencies and support campus services staff as a designated responder.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school plus additional applied trades training and at least four years’ experience, OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.
Demonstrated knowledge of journeyman level mechanical trades, including digital and pneumatic controls, backflow device testing, HVAC, and all levels of electrical systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC operating systems, including the ability to read blueprints, related deciphering design issues.
Demonstrated knowledge of general maintenance and repair methods, operation of related equipment, applicable safety and health regulations and standards. Demonstrated skill in communications in customer relations.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES:
Possession of an Oregon State Electrical License or possession of it within 2 years (LME preferred).
Driver’s license valid in the State of Oregon.
Possession of or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date a universal refrigeration card, First Aid/CPR certification.
May require articulated boom lift, scissor lift and fork lift certifications and respirator protection training and fitting testing.
Will be required to be on-call with the ability to respond to the campus within agreed upon time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of journey-level or a current Plumber, HVAC licenses, Boiler Operator, or welding certificates.
Experience with pneumatic as well as digital controls systems. Building Automation System operation/programming.
The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The position requires some (40-60%) ability to use dexterity and fine motor skills assemble, build or repair machines or other objects. Continuous (81% of the time) use of office equipment.
The position requires moderate (40-60%) physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or movement, etc. Movements required to complete work require high degree of speed, agility, hand eye coordination and equipment operation.
The work environment has regular hazards or obstacles (40-60%). There may be some personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are somewhat uncomfortable, with moderate (40-60%) issues of confinement, temperature change, incident of noise, or interactions of a disagreeable nature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, exposure to contagious disease, etc. Position may require regular responsibility for driving.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel, and may assign work to student workers.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general direction of the Director of Plant Engineering.
