Building Operating Engineer Series

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Employees in this series operate and/or supervise building mechanical equipment (such as heating, cooling, and ventilating machinery; steam, water and waste systems; electrical systems; food-service appliances; and stage operating equipment). They also maintain and/or supervise the maintenance of building structures and mechanical equipment, furnishings and fixtures in the buildings.

DESCRIPTIONS OF LEVELS OF WORK

Employees at this level operate building mechanical equipment, furnishings, and fixtures contained therein. They work under the general supervision of a designated supervisor.

A(n) Building Operating Engineer typically -

1. inspects, cares for, cleans, operates, and lubricates building mechanical equipment, including air conditioning systems, humidifiers, temperature regulators, steam and water systems, food-service appliances, and other equipment required to operate a building;
2. inspects the building structure and machinery, equipment, food-service appliances, furnishings, and fixtures contained for needed repairs and performs or authorizes and requisitions the necessary work;
3. maintains proper temperatures and humidity throughout the building;
4. reads gauges, meters, thermometers, or other measuring devices and maintains records as required;
5. starts and stops mechanical equipment on schedule;
6. sets up displays and exhibits and/or inspects mechanical and electrical equipment to be used in connection with displays, exhibits, shows, or other events;
7. performs other maintenance duties (such as replacing media in air-filtering systems and regenerating water softeners);
8. cooperates with craftsmen who perform work on the building premises;
9. orders, stocks, and issues maintenance supplies and replacement parts;
10. receives new equipment, attaches inventory numbers, and participates in the physical inventory of the building as directed;
11. performs other related duties as assigned.

Employees at this level perform and assist in supervising the operation of building mechanical equipment and the maintenance of the building structure and mechanical equipment, furnishings, and fixtures contained therein. They work under the general supervision of a designated supervisor.

A(n) Assistant Chief Building Operating Engineer typically -

1. performs and assists in supervising the operation and maintenance of building mechanical equipment, including heating, cooling, and ventilating machinery; steam, water, and waste systems; electrical systems; food-service appliances; and stage operating equipment;
2. assists in the planning and supervision of building maintenance, including necessary building repairs, installations, redecorations, building improvements, and the repair and/or replacement of furniture and fixtures;
3. performs and assists in supervising employees engaged in housekeeping activities, arrangements for public functions, or other assigned special services;
4. conducts regular inspections of the building to discover need for structural and mechanical repairs and furniture and fixture repairs and to evaluate the maintenance of housekeeping standards;
5. prepares reports on inspection findings, written requests for services and supplies, and any other operational records required;
6. responsible for maintaining adequate stock of cleaning supplies, light bulbs, spare parts, tools, and related items;
7. supervises the erection of displays, exhibits, stage sets, and other arrangements of facilities for public functions;
8. trains lower-level engineers in the performance of their duties;
9. cooperates, guides, and assists students and staff in properly using the building and its facilities;
10. performs other related duties as assigned.

Employees at this level supervise, assume responsibility for, and assist in building mechanical equipment and the maintenance of the building structure and mechanical equipment, furnishings, and fixtures contained building structure and mechanical equipment, furnishings, and fixtures contained therein. They work under the administrative supervision of a designated supervisor.

A(n) Chief Building Operating Engineer typically -

1. supervises and assists in the operation and maintenance of building mechanical equipment, including heating, cooling, and ventilating machinery; steam, water, and waste systems; electrical systems; food-service appliances; and stage operating equipment;
2. responsible for planning and supervising building maintenance, including necessary building repairs, installations, redecorations, building improvements, and the repair and/or replacement of furniture and fixtures;
3. responsible for purchasing services, equipment, and supplies related to building operation;
4. responsible for efficient and well-coordinated housekeeping operations;
5. assumes responsibility for designing and preparing detailed drawings and supervises the construction of special equipment not available through commercial sources;
6. supervises the erection of displays, exhibits, stage sets, and other arrangements of facilities for public functions;
7. cooperates with and advises students and staff regarding the use of building facilities;
8. responsible for the selection and supervision of employees;
9. prepares and observes budgets related to building operations as required;
10. writes correspondence and maintains records as required;
11. available for any special functions regardless of work-week schedule;
12. supervises lower-level engineers and other assigned personnel;
13. performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Three (3) years (36 months) of full-time employment in the maintenance of building mechanical equipment and/or as a mechanic of refrigeration, ventilation, and/or food-service equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Skill in mechanical aptitude.
2. Ability and willingness to follow instructions.
3. Ability to perform duties in public places with a minimum of disturbance.
4. Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and the public.

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any one or combination totaling four (4) years (48 months) from the categories below:
   1. College coursework in mechanical engineering or a closely related field, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
      • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
      • Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
      • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
      • Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
   2. Work experience in the operation, maintenance, and/or installation of building mechanical equipment, or closely related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Knowledge of building maintenance, including the operation of ventilation, air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and other building mechanical equipment.
2. Mechanical aptitude.
3. Ability and willingness to follow instructions.
4. Ability to perform duties in public places with a minimum of disturbance.
5. Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and the public.
6. Ability to supervise.

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any one or combination totaling six (6) years (72 months) from the categories below:
   1. College coursework in mechanical engineering or a closely related field, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
      • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
      • Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
      • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
      • Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
   2. Work experience in the operation, maintenance, and/or installation of building mechanical equipment, or closely related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Knowledge of building maintenance, including the operation of ventilating, air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and other building mechanical equipment.
2. Mechanical aptitude.
3. Ability and willingness to follow instructions.
4. Ability to perform duties in public places with a minimum of disturbance.
5. Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and the public.
6. Ability to supervise.