Employment Opportunities at USD

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The mission of the University of San Diego Facilities Management Department is to efficiently operate, maintain, and support the development of quality facilities, grounds, and services, and at the same time to support our campus community, students, faculty, and staff. Through our efforts we support the university's commitment to pursuing truth, academic excellence, and the advancement of knowledge. 

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains industrial natural gas boilers, hot water heaters, cooling towers, chillers and pumping systems in accordance with department utility distribution schedules.
• Under general supervision responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of equipment associated with the operation and maintenance of the chiller plant, central steam plant and steam distribution systems.
• Assists the superintendent and manager in the development of contract specifications for maintenance and repair of plant equipment by outside vendors.
• Closely monitors and directs the work being performed by contractors and updates management on status of job and any discrepancies or problems, which may affect plant operations.
• Submits reports, orally or in writing of progress and status as necessary to ensure proper job accounting and to identify and resolve any problems encountered that may cause delays, damage or interruption of utility services to the campus.
• Assists the department in the development of plant operations strategies and schedules that promote the most efficient use of heating and cooling energy and water resources.
• Performs diagnostic tests, predictive maintenance and troubleshooting on systems, equipment, and components to maximize equipment reliability.
• Continually expands knowledge of the trade through appropriate courses, publications and contact with others in the field.
• Maintains a working knowledge of relevant codes, regulations and applies them consistently in daily activities.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, shop drawings, schematics, manufacturer’s specifications and other reference material to determine appropriate job requirements and procedures.
• Ability to share trade knowledge with and train skilled and semi-skilled employees in areas of plant operations and maintenance practices.
• Maintains records of machinery and related equipment operations log in accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Specify and order materials, parts and supplies consistent with departmental requirements keeping the appropriate persons informed.
• Maintains good working relationships with the students, faculty, staffs and vendors, adheres to all University policy and procedures.
• Works in a neat and orderly manner and maintains a clean work area; maintains tools and equipment in good condition.
• Works from ladders and scaffolding as well as in confined spaces.

Safety:

• Consistently follows and enforces safety practices appropriate to building maintenance and complies with rules and regulations established by the University and governmental agencies.
• Maintains an awareness of the typical hazards of the work place as well as the special hazards that may be encountered at any University facility location such as biohazards, low-grade radiation and chemicals known to the State of California to cause, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
• Follows established governmental (local, state and federal) procedures for dealing with special hazards; and promptly reports any unusual conditions to the supervisor.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to work assigned hours and may be assigned to work any shift.  Employees working in this classification may be designated as essential personnel and subject to occasional overtime, call backs and may be required to serve 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and may be required to drive University vehicles.
• Must wear a uniform prescribed and furnished by USD.
• May be assigned to work in the vicinity of laboratories where biohazards, radioactive or other potentially hazardous substances are stored or used.
• Must continually expand knowledge base in building operations and maintenance techniques, attend assigned training.
• Must work individually or in teams coordinating assigned work with other groups and department.
• May be assigned to work at any USD facility/location.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Background check:  Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a recognized Plant or Stationary Engineers Apprenticeship, and/or completion of Plant or Stationary Engineers Technical or Vocational Training necessary to acquire the level of knowledge commensurate with a Plant or Stationary Engineer Journey-Level Operator; Journey-Level operators will typically have a minimum of 4-Years’ combined experience with classroom and on the job training.
• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• General knowledge of customer service techniques
• Demonstrated successful customer service experience
• Work experience as a Plant or Stationary Engineer
• Work experience in a Central Plant Operations or similar industry
• Controls automation in Energy Management

Performance Expectations - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Substantial knowledge at the journey-level in all of the functional areas.
• Extensive knowledge in the operation and maintenance of gas fired boilers, hot water heaters, cooling towers, rotary screw chillers, generators and pumps.
• Extensive skills in the repair and maintenance, including breakdown repair, and troubleshooting of gas boilers, hot water heaters, cooling towers, rotary screw and absorption chillers, generators and pumps.
• Working knowledge of industrial water chemistry; Demonstrated ability to conduct chemical tests on boiler water, soft water, and chiller water systems.  Performs mechanical and chemical treatments on basis of test results.
• Working knowledge of building HVAC/Refrigeration automation control systems and the integration with the campus central plant.
• Working knowledge of electrical circuitry and low voltage controls circuitry, both theoretical and practical application, demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair.
• Skilled in the use of a wide range of test equipment.
• Ability to operate and maintain hand and power tools, typically used in the trade.
• Demonstrated ability to follow safe working procedures, work within the guidelines of health and safety work plans and report unsafe conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with faculty, administrators, staff and students; highly-skilled in customer service technique.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and regulations; California and Federal OSHA.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints, specifications, shop drawing, schematics manufacturer’s specifications, and other reference material to determine appropriate job requirements and procedures.
• Physical ability to perform indicated tasks.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with diverse populations.
• Ability to access input and retrieve information from a computer system for word processing, records retrieval and maintenance, research and communication purposes.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Operators Certification for Industrial Boiler Operation
• Operators Certification for Industrial Chillers and Cooling Tower Operation
• EPA Refrigeration Certificate or the ability to obtain within 90-days of starting employment

$34.68 - $39.84 per hour; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers.  Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.  USD: Human Resources: Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position.  Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Hours: 40 hours per week

Closing date: Open until filled 

Note: External job postings will be up for at least three days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.

The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.