Stationary Engineer

Position Summary

The Stationary Engineer is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of campus mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building automation systems. The position supports the University's educational, research, clinical, and residential operations by ensuring critical building systems remain operational, performing preventative maintenance, responding to emergencies, and maintaining a safe and comfortable campus environment.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision offered through the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399. In addition, RFU offers paid parental leave; short term and long term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 8% employer contribution once eligible, and other ancillary benefits. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. This position is eligible for up to 40 hours of personal leave, 10 days of vacation, 15 sick days, and holiday pay.

Who We Are

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA.

Today, the university's 6 colleges continue Dr Franklin's legacy through rigorous academics, pioneering research, and innovative community service. Our unique interprofessional education model allows students to learn from and with each other in a variety of settings, including our simulation labs, the student-led Interprofessional Community Clinic, and through partnerships with area hospitals and clinics. RFU is a national leader in interprofessional research and practices, and is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems.

• Monitor and optimize BAS.

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on chillers, boilers, pumps, cooling towers, AHUs, fan coil units, motors and associated equipment.

• Support research laboratories and critical environments.

• Complete work orders using CMMS.

• Coordinate contractors.

• Respond to emergencies and participate in on-call rotation.

• Improve reliability and energy efficiency.

• Follow OSHA, EPA, NFPA and University safety requirements.

Conditions of Employment

• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check.

Required Education & Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

EOE, Including Disability / Vets