What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer Third Class position at Mount Holyoke College?
Job no : R-0000001707
Position Title : Engineer Third Class
Faculty or Staff : Staff
Full Time or Part Time :
Full time
In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote :
In-Person
Minimum Starting Rate of Pay :
34.27
Rate of pay commensurate with experience
Start Date : 12 / 01 / 2024
Job Description :
The Facilities Management department enhances the quality of facilities projects for administration, faculty, staff, and students. Our dedicated team of approximately 140 FTEs oversees more than 2,000,000 square feet across 60 buildings and maintains over 300 acres. Responsibilities include daily operation and maintenance of the Central Heating Plant's boilers, pumps, temperature control systems, and boiler water treatment, as well as preventative maintenance on related equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Sign the Massachusetts state log book at the beginning of each shift, acknowledging responsibility for safety and operation under a Massachusetts Second Engineer.
- Review and complete daily logs of gas fuel, steam generation, and domestic water usage, calculating plant efficiency to meet state environmental regulations.
- Conduct regular checks of water columns, low water cut outs, and high water alarms to ensure proper functioning.
- Collect and test daily water samples for boiler water chemistry.
- Inspect all equipment every two hours to verify proper operation and compliance with safety requirements set by the State of Massachusetts.
- Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors for repairs, overseeing their work as needed.
- Respond to emergencies involving natural gas, electricity, fuel oil, high-pressure steam, compressed air, and domestic water systems.
Position Type / Hours
Salary Range
34.27 - 39.16
This position qualifies for an annual retention bonus of $3,000
What we offer :
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions for Applicants
Apply online by application deadline. Application materials must include 1) a cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications, 2) a complete resume or curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for 3 professional references.
Background Checks :
Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.
Special Instructions for Applicants :
Apply online; application materials must include :
Salary : $3,000
