What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Engineer-Heating and Air Conditioning position at Rowan University?
Summary
This is a Provisional, Open-Competitive appointment.
As a provisional appointee, you must file for and take a state open competitive examination for your title. Examinations are announced by title by the State of New Jersey Civil Service Commission (NJCSC). You need to check the state web page at www.nj.gov/csc under Job Announcements and Testing Information> Job Announcements for the Public or call (609) 292-4144 for announcements. It is your responsibility to check for and apply for the test announcement for your title. Therefore, please check the announcements.
An examination situation will occur, which will result in a list of eligibles being generated. Eligibles on the list are usually listed in order of their scores. After the list has been promulgated, the eligibles on the list will be notified by NJCSC that there is a provisional position available. Candidates will have five (5) days to notify my office if they are interested in the position. NJCSC regulations stipulate that a permanent selection must be made with limited exceptions from the top three (3) interested candidates. Therefore, you will have to be among the top three candidates in order to be offered a regular appointment in the position.
Salary
- Under supervision of a supervisor in a state institution, department, or agency, takes a leading part in the operation and maintenance of power and heating plants and auxiliary equipment; does related work as required.
- Takes the lead in the work involved in the operation and maintenance of boilers, engines, turbines, motors, generators and auxiliary equipment used in power and heating plants.
- Operates, maintains, and makes minor and emergency repairs to varied types of generators and motors, feed and vacuum pumps, feed conveyors, blowers, governors controlling the rate of fuel consumption and automatic stokers.
- Periodically conducts comprehensive tests and takes readings of fuel consumption pressure, draft conditions, temperatures and steam flow, and other recordings.
- Receives, stores, safeguards, records, and supervises the use of equipment, materials and supplies.
- Maintains the records and files of the power plant.
- During emergencies and/or equivalent failure, ensures safe, efficient operation and maintenance of power and heating plants and related equipment.
- Reports fuel and water consumption and reports excessive usage.
- Visually inspects piping and equipment for problems and makes necessary repairs.
- May oversee the installation of new equipment and/or modification of existing equipment to operate at peak energy efficiency.
- May recommend changes to operating procedures to improve efficiency.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Two (2) years of experience in work involving the operation and repair of stationary steam boilers and auxiliary equipment of a power plant or high pressure heating plant.
- Appointees must possess an appropriate Operating Engineer's license (Blue Seal minimum), issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor, as of the closing date of this announcement.
- Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the positions.
- Alternating shifts of 3:30pm-11:30pm and 11:30pm-7:30am.
- Days are variable due to shift rotation, and some weekends are included.
- In addition to regularly scheduled work shifts, the successful candidate must possess the ability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours when required.
This is a Provisional, Open-Competitive appointment.
As a provisional appointee, you must file for and take a state open competitive examination for your title. Examinations are announced by title by the State of New Jersey Civil Service Commission (NJCSC). You need to check the state web page at www.nj.gov/csc under Job Announcements and Testing Information> Job Announcements for the Public or call (609) 292-4144 for announcements. It is your responsibility to check for and apply for the test announcement for your title. Therefore, please check the announcements.
An examination situation will occur, which will result in a list of eligibles being generated. Eligibles on the list are usually listed in order of their scores. After the list has been promulgated, the eligibles on the list will be notified by NJCSC that there is a provisional position available. Candidates will have five (5) days to notify my office if they are interested in the position. NJCSC regulations stipulate that a permanent selection must be made with limited exceptions from the top three (3) interested candidates. Therefore, you will have to be among the top three candidates in order to be offered a regular appointment in the position.
Salary
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- Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse people and abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
- Please note that this position is subject to the NJ First Act, requiring public employees to establish residency in the State of New Jersey. See N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70) for further information.
- Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered.
- Only those internal candidates who possess both the title and experience requirements will receive interviews.
- For promotions, this would be a provisional opportunity pending exam.
