Engineer Third Class
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Job no:R-000#######Position Title:Engineer Third ClassFaculty or Staff:StaffFull Time or Part Time:Full timeIn-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:In-PersonMinimum Starting Rate of Pay:$34.27Rate of pay commensurate with experienceStart Date:12/01/2024Job Description:The Facilities Management department enhances the quality of facilities projects for administration, faculty, staff, and students. Our dedicated team of approximately 140 FTEs oversees more than 2,000,000 square feet across 60+ buildings and maintains over 300 acres. Responsibilities include daily operation and maintenance of the Central Heating Plant's boilers, pumps, temperature control systems, and boiler water treatment, as well as preventative maintenance on related equipment.Duties and Responsibilities

• Sign the Massachusetts state log book at the beginning of each shift, acknowledging responsibility for safety and operation under a Massachusetts Second Engineer.
• Review and complete daily logs of gas fuel, steam generation, and domestic water usage, calculating plant efficiency to meet state environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular checks of water columns, low water cut outs, and high water alarms to ensure proper functioning.
• Collect and test daily water samples for boiler water chemistry.
• Inspect all equipment every two hours to verify proper operation and compliance with safety requirements set by the State of Massachusetts.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors for repairs, overseeing their work as needed.
• Respond to emergencies involving natural gas, electricity, fuel oil, high-pressure steam, compressed air, and domestic water systems.

Position Type/ Hours

• Bargaining Unit, 12-hour rotating shift position during the academic year (September-May)
• Day shift position Monday-Friday 6am-2:30 pm during the summer months (July-August)

Salary Range$34.27 - 39.16What we offer:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Disability and Leave Benefits
• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)
• Generous Paid Time Off

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a modern power plant, focusing on turbine generators and routine boiler maintenance.
• Valid Massachusetts Third Class Steam Engineer license.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work overtime.
• Knowledge and experience in operating and maintaining power plant auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to handle and move heavy materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Respirator training
• Confined space training
• Lockout training
• SPCC training
• Asbestos training

Special Instructions for ApplicantsApply online by application deadline. Application materials must include 1) a cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications, 2) a complete resume or curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for 3 professional references.Background Checks:Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.Special Instructions for Applicants: Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
• A complete resume or curriculum vitae
• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women's college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world.We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.