Engineer

Job Title:

Engineer

Department:

Physical Plant

Job Description:

Rhodes College seeks an Engineer to perform skilled duties including the operation, installation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, ventilation, and control equipment.

Job Requirements:

• High school graduation or GED equivalency preferred.

• This position requires a valid driver's license, good driving record, and must be insurable by the College's insurance carrier.

• Third class steam or refrigeration license for Memphis/Shelby County, required OR first class steam or refrigeration license for Memphis/Shelby County, preferred.

• Three (3) years work experience in A/C and heating field, required.

• Must possess excellent customer service skills utilizing strong analytical skills, excellent communication, interpersonal and administrative skills, and be detail-oriented.

• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

• Ability to see sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to work from a ladder.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs operation, maintenance, installation, and repair of A/C, heating, and refrigeration equipment.

• Analyzes and maintains chemical treatments for water in cooling towers and boiler systems.

• Installs, repairs, and services motors, pumps, and fans.

• Repairs, replaces, sets up, calibrates, and operates control equipment to ensure efficient operation of equipment.

• Installs, repairs, and replaces various sized compressors

• Troubleshoots and corrects malfunctions on mechanical and electrical equipment.

• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and systems assigned to A/C and heating.

• Performs inspections of all A/C and heating equipment and systems, including water lines, valves, drives, belts, steam traps, expansion tanks, etc.

• Operates and assists in maintenance of electrical/pneumatic control systems.

• Cleans and maintains wall heaters, residential furnaces; replaces air filters.

• Responds to emergencies during evening and nighttime hours.

• Monitors inventory and reorders parts and supplies as required.

• Regular attendance is an essential function to perform the duties of this position.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry forty (40) pounds; Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds from floor to waist.

• Ability to lift forty (40) pounds from waist to shoulder and shoulder to overhead.

• Ability to tolerate sustained overhead and bending.

• Ability to work from a ladder.

• Ability to carry equipment weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds up a ladder.

• Repetitive use of various hand tools.

• May be exposed to chemical, mechanical or electrical hazards.

A complete application includes a cover letter, a resume and the names of three references.

Rhodes offers an excellent benefits package and a great working environment. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity in the workforce.

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