Description

Plant Engineer

Saddleback College

Job Category: CSEA

Job Opening Date: April 27, 2022

Pay Grade, for more information click on this link: http://www.socccd.edu/humanresources/hr_salary.html

Pay Rate Type:Monthly

Work Days:Monday - Friday

Work Hours:7:00am - 3:30pm (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs)

Hours Per Week:40

Percentage of Employment:100

Months of Employment:12

Salary:Range 134- Starting at $6,013 per month

Required Documents:EPA Refrigerant Handling Certificate; Optional: Certified Plant Engineer (CPE), Certified Plant Maintenance Manager (CPMM), Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified Facilities Manager (CFM), Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

 

Initial Screening Date: June 10, 2022

 

Classification Benefits:          

The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits to eligible employees, which includes medical and dental insurance, a vision-care plan, life insurance and dependent life coverage, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and a long-term disability income-protection plan. All premiums are fully paid by the District. Mandatory retirement incentive is with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

 

Summary Description:          

Under direction from assigned supervisory and/or management staff, leads, oversees, and performs the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for performing skilled work in the installation, servicing, repair, and maintenance of refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment and systems; performs a variety of complex plant maintenance duties including the maintenance and repair of boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and energy management systems; operates and maintains a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

 

Representative Duties:         

The duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Please see Job Duties for details.

 

Knowledge of:              

• Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive HVAC repair and maintenance program. 
• Principles of lead supervision and training. 
• Advanced methods, practices, equipment and tools used in the repair and maintenance of plant systems including boilers, chillers, cooling units, and ventilation systems. 
• Advanced methods and techniques of troubleshooting and diagnosing of HVAC malfunctions. 
• Operational characteristics of energy management computer system operation and programming. 
• Electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical principles as applied to the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. 
• Low voltage, communication, and network wiring standards. 
• Operational characteristics of a variety of power and hand tools. 
• Methods and techniques of preparing and interpreting drawings, diagrams, schematics and blueprints. 
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. 
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices. 
• Principles and procedures of record keeping. 
• Pertinent federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations.

 

Ability to:        

• Lead, organize, and review the work of staff. 
• Independently perform the most difficult HVAC maintenance and repair duties. 
• Interpret, explain, and enforce department policies and procedures. 
• Operate and program an energy management computer system. 
• Install, adjust and repair pneumatic, electrical and computerized controls systems. 
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair various types of plant equipment including boilers, chillers, cooling units, and ventilation systems. 
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment used in HVAC maintenance and repair work. 
• Maintain detailed and accurate records. 
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, blueprints and sketches. 
• Order and maintain parts and supplies according to established guidelines and repair requirements. 
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. 
• Work independently in the absence of supervision. 
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions. 
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

 

Education and Experience Guidelines:      

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

 

Education/Training:               

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in the maintenance and repair of heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems.

 

Experience:    

Three years of responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of central plant systems including boilers, chillers, cooling units, and ventilation systems.

License or Certificate:            

Possession of a valid California driver’s license and proof of insurability. Possession of, a valid EPA Refrigerant Handling certificate.

For an online application, information and instructions, visit the District Job Opportunities website at jobs.socccd.edu or call (949) 582-4850.