Job Summary
The Operating Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the optimal functioning of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems across college facilities. This position emphasizes the maintenance and repair of these essential systems to uphold a safe and comfortable environment for all building occupants.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine building inspections and rounds to assess system performance.
- Oversee and manage work orders effectively to ensure timely resolutions.
- Ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations and life safety systems.
- Perform necessary maintenance and repair tasks on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Qualifications
- High school diploma is mandatory.
- Completion of two years at a trade school is necessary.
- Minimum of two to three years of hands-on experience in engineering roles is required.
- Possession of a City of Chicago Stationary Engineers License is essential.
- EPA Universal certification must be obtained.
Columbia College Chicago provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
