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Operating Engineer IIRochester Institute of Technology • City of Rochester, NY, United States
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Operating Engineer II

Operating Engineer II

Rochester Institute of Technology • City of Rochester, NY, United States
20 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Summary

RIT’s Facilities Management Services department is looking for a dynamic Operating Engineer II to join the FMS Engineering Services team. We value and care about our team members and are committed to your well-being. You will be eligible for RIT's comprehensive benefits program, including medical / dental / vision, sick and vacation time, retirement, financial planning resources, educational benefits for you and your dependents, employee wellness program, and free use of on-site fitness facilities. Schedules are consistent, year‑round, and you will have opportunities for professional development and cross‑training.

The FMS Engineering Services team is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of large capital equipment for the Central Heating and Cooling Plants, all secondary HVAC / R equipment, and campus infrastructure systems. Main equipment includes 45 MMBTU Medium Temperature Hot Water boilers, 2,550 ton chillers, cooling towers, compressors, pumps, fans, terminal units, and main Air Handling Units.

Schedule

We are hiring for two positions. The schedule for each is listed below.

  • A shift – Tuesday to Saturday 7 AM – 3 : 30 PM
  • B shift – Tuesday to Saturday 3 PM – 11 : 30 PM

The team operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Staff are considered essential personnel and must be willing to work irregular or long hours, including call‑in, stand‑by, weekends, holidays, emergency situations, and non‑normal schedules.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily capital equipment rounds, including physical and computer rounds, and use web‑based Building Management Systems to identify and report deviations.
  • Respond to all off‑hour urgent service requests (fire alarms, heating and cooling issues, refrigeration, plumbing, door / elevator / electrical problems, etc.) and verify repairs with customers.
  • Perform water treatment testing on closed loops, cooling towers, and steam boilers; adjust chemical feed, calibrate sensors, maintain softeners, and add chemicals with appropriate PPE.
  • Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment, including dismantling and reassembly.
  • Access electronic Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) drawings, O&M manuals, and other documentation to troubleshoot and verify system operation.
  • Assist in training new Operating Engineer II and III positions.
  • Participate in mandatory training (in‑house or off‑site).
  • Perform duties as assigned by OE I and Engineering Managers.
  • Live our values, embrace diverse perspectives, and nurture the RIT community.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Required Qualifications

    Education and Experience

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Technology, HVAC, or a related field, or completion of an approved RIT Training Program.
  • Two to three years of experience in a building service / maintenance organization (on‑the‑job or job‑specific training).
  • Skills

  • Ability, knowledge, and experience to safely operate and maintain large facilities equipment and systems, including boilers, chillers, water systems, emergency gensets, refrigeration, breakers, HVAC units, computer systems, and underground infrastructure.
  • Proficiency operating all equipment, including trucks, utility vehicles, hand tools, and power tools.
  • Knowledge of electrical wire insulation colors.
  • Consistent adherence to OSHA, DEC, and EPA standards, laws, and regulations.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and plan / schedule assigned work effectively.
  • Physical ability to walk a minimum of 3 miles over 1 ½–2 hours a day, and to perform manual labor such as bending, crouching, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs (pushing or pulling up to 200 lbs).
  • Comfortable working in irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions.
  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and e‑mail.
  • Note

  • Successful candidates must drive on occasion and enroll in the NYS LENS program immediately upon hire. See RIT’s Vehicle and Driver Safety Procedures.
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Certifications in HVAC / R (e.g., NATE, ICE, Stationary Engineer’s licenses, NYSDEC 7G pesticide license, EPA refrigerant recovery license, or RSES). Technical courses from BOCES, MCC, or similar HVAC / R related programs also preferred.
  • Work Location

    Henrietta Campus — 100% remote on campus site.

    Wage Band

    116H

    FLSA Category

    Non‑exempt

    Employment Category

    Full‑time

    Required Application Documents

    Curriculum Vitae or Resume

    Department / College Description

    The FMS department is a dynamic organization striving to collaboratively design, construct, operate, and maintain an exceptional and cost‑effective living, learning, and working environment for the RIT community.

    How To Apply

    Apply at http : / / careers.rit.edu / staff . In the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

    Additional Details

    In compliance with NYS’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate’s experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process may require a criminal background check and / or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources.

    RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability. RIT provides reasonable accommodations under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. Contact Human Resources at 585‑475‑2424 or email hr@rit.edu for accommodation requests.

    Hourly / Salary Minimum

    18

    Hourly / Salary Maximum

    30

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