Third shift Jobs in Detroit, MI

Engineer - Third Class

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Engineer - Third Class at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties) :

POSITION PURPOSE To perform operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating and mechanical equipment in assigned area. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Check buildings to ensure proper temperatures are maintained. Access all public areas in buildings, including classrooms, offices, stairwells, hallways, restrooms, etc. to determine comfort level; set and / or reset thermostats as necessary; turn ventilation equipment on and off as appropriate.Monitor all pumps, condensate tanks, valves, water heaters, reduction valves, swimming pool equipment, boilers and plumbing systems. Access equipment which may be at any height and in any location on campus; work with hand tools and at any angle. Clean all plenum chambers, fans, boiler rooms and other areas designated for heating and ventilation running repairs on equipment as necessary. Replace stems and seats on all valves and traps up to one inch in size; control flow by opening and closing gate, globe and / or butterfly and change air filters. Access filter chambers which may be located at any height and angle with cumbersome boxes containing replacement filters; adjust and replace belts on equipment. Respond to calls for Operating Engineers are considered to be “Essential Personnel,” and are required to report during a university emergency closure duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and / or experience.Training in Stationary Engineer Trade School or recognized apprentice program.Possession of Third Class Steam Engineer's license from the City of related experience in pipefitting and general maintenance.Refrigeration experience preferred.Ability to access equipment which may be at any height and angle from below ground level to several stories high.Ability to work in varying environmental and possible hazardous working condition utilizing appropriate safety obtain security clearance.

School / College / Division :

H42 - Facilities Plan & Manage

Primary department :

H4241 - Facilities Operations Zone 1

Employment type :

• Regular Employee
• Job type : Full Time
• Job category : Staff / Administrative

Funding / salary information :

Job openings :

Background check requirements :

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.