Chief Engineer, HVAC

Bethel University
United States, Minnesota, St. Paul
Nov 22, 2024
Chief Engineer, HVAC ID: 2024-2065 Category: Facilities Management Type: FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Benefit Eligible: Benefit Eligible Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Office Location: 3900 Job Summary The HVAC Chief Engineer maintains Bethel's HVAC and mechanical systems and is responsible for operating and maintaining the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, providing a safe, energy-efficient, comfortable working and living environment on campus. This role performs maintenance, repairs, and improvements in accordance with established policies, procedures, preventative maintenance schedules, trade practices, as necessary, to maintain a functional facility. Responsible for maintaining boiler operations and appropriate records/documentation. This is an essential staff position and subject to on-call rotation. Responsibilities Repair and replace HVAC equipment. Install and troubleshoot equipment. Perform Boiler rounds and boiler water and chiller treatment testing. Preventive maintenance on all heating and cooling equipment. Assist supervisor with boiler operation, boiler log, repair decision, and boiler operations. Support other parts of Tech Services and University Maintenance Facilities teams. On-call technical services functions. Snow removal as needed and other duties as assigned. Required Skills Class C Chief Boiler license, or able to pass exam within 60 days of employment. Refrigeration License Type Universal. Combustion and efficiency testing experience. Experience working with Alerton, Trane and Johnson Control Systems, preferred. Experience working with variable frequency drives, DanFoss and ABB preferred. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Possess strong organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Must maintain a valid driver's license. Experience Required: 5+ years' experience with HVAC commercial and residential systems and controls. Education Required: High school, GED, or trade school diploma. Additional Information Must be able to work outside, in very cold and hot conditions. Must be able to work on roofs, ladders, and lifts. Sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, climbing, lifting (50 lbs.), working at heights required. Working condition may require some exposure to a dusty environment, heavy odors, and hazardous materials. Must be able to work in confined spaces. Must be able to work an on-call schedule, in addition to normal work week hours. This role requires compliance with environmental health and safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the University and state policies and directives. This position is considered essential personnel and must be available outside of normal work hours, when needed, to support contingency operations which may include snow removal, support of special events, and other university needs. Summer maintenance work presents unique demands on the department and vacation opportunities are normally limited during Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend due to graduation and Welcome Week events. In addition, vacations are normally limited beginning the first full week of August through Labor Day due to the wrap-up of summer projects and preparation for the start of the school year. Normal work week is 40 hours per week. 12 months per year. Overtime hours as required. Bethel seeks to recruit, retain, develop, and support a diverse workforce who contributes to our educational and Christ-centered mission. Bethel encourages candidates to apply who can assist the University to develop a faculty that reflects the diversity of people in God's kingdom through a variety of ethnicities, cultures, and lived experiences. Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring . Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 4,700 students from 50 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world. Bethel employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. #LI-Onsite To apply, visit https://staffcareers-bethel.icims.com/jobs/2065/chief-engineer%2c-hvac/job?in_iframe=1 jeid-29bc04266428124aa67d967fa9e8db91