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Operating Engineer III
Operating Engineer III-December 2024
Rochester
Dec 8, 2025
About Operating Engineer III

  8587BR

  Position Title:

  Operating Engineer III

  Organization:

  FMS Engineering Services

  Job Responsibilities:

  Schedule: C-Shift Tuesday-Saturday 11pm-7:30am

  The FMS Engineering Services team operates 24 hours a day; 7 days a week; 365 days a year. FMS Engineering Services staff are considered essential personnel. This means that this position must be willing to work in all situations (irregular and/or long hours) to maintain conditions on the University including call-in to work and/or stand-by that could encompass various shifts, weekends, holidays, Institute emergencies, and times other than normal work schedules.

  Responsibilities:

  Assist in performing Daily Capital Equipment Rounds: perform physical and computer rounds, learn the web-based Building Management Systems. Assist in noting any deviations or operational concerns, correcting, and reporting concerns to colleagues and/or supervision.

  Assist in responding to all types of service calls called in by students and faculty/staff including fire alarms, heating and cooling issues, refrigeration, plumbing, door problems, elevator problems, electrical problems as dispatched by FMS and Public Safety. Learn how to discuss the service call with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.

  Assist in performing water treatment testing on closed loops, cooling towers, and steam boilers. Learn how to make any necessary adjustments to chemical feed equipment, calibrate sensors, maintain softeners, and add chemicals to systems as necessary while utilizing correct PPE.

  Assist in performing repairs on HVAC equipment: This work includes but is not limited to dismantling equipment and removing it.

  Assist in performing Preventive Maintenance on HVAC equipment. This work includes working on all types of HVAC equipment on campus.

  Learn how to access electronic Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) drawings, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, and other campus information. Learn to use MEP drawings, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to troubleshoot, adjust, and verify system operation.

  Participate in mandatory training. Attend in house or off-site training.

  Perform duties as assigned by Operating Engineer I & II staff and Engineering Managers.

  Other duties as assigned.

  FLSA Category:

  Non-exempt

  Requisition Number:

  8587BR

  College/Division:

  Finance & Administration

  Required Application Documents:

  Curriculum Vitae or Resume

  Employment Category:

  Fulltime

  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 (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. 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 in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

  How To Apply:

  In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

  Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :

  115H

  Required Qualifications:

  Education and Experience

  High School diploma or GED.

  0-1 years of progressively responsible experience in the HVAC field in a commercial, industrial, or institutional setting or working for a contractor in an equivalent setting.

  Must be willing to take technical courses in HVAC or Refrigeration in order to enhance job knowledge and skills.

  Experience

  Willingness to learn how to safely operate and maintain large facilities equipment and systems including boilers, chillers, hot and chilled water systems, emergency power gensets, refrigeration systems, electrical breakers, HVAC units, computer systems, and underground infrastructure systems.

  Ability to safely operate all equipment including, but not limited to: trucks, utility vehicles, hand tools, and power tools.

  Willingness to learn energy management systems (EMS) to utilize the systems for troubleshooting and verifying equipment performance.

  Able to distinguish colors of electrical wire insulation.

  Consistently work safely following all relative OSHA, DEC and EPA standards, laws and regulations.

  Computer skills – must be experienced using a computer to access a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and E-mail.

  Good verbal and written communication skills.

  Must have the ability to walk a minimum of 3 miles over a period of 1 ½-2 hours a day to multiple mechanical rooms throughout campus to perform various tasks in those areas.

  Must be able to perform manual labor from or access equipment using a ladder or lift up to heights of 35 feet, or kneeling on the ground, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, crawling, working outside, on a roof, or inside equipment (AHU’s) while carrying material and tools for the work. The material may include motors, filters, fittings, valves, belts, etc.

  Able to lift and carry 50 lbs., and pushing or pulling up to 200 lbs.

  Must be able to work in irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions, dirt, dust, unpleasant odors, and loud noises while utilizing appropriate PPE.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Certifications in HVAC/R preferred- NATE, ICE, Stationary Engineer’s licenses, NYSDEC 7G Pesticide license, EPA Refrigerant Recovery license, or RSES. Technical courses from BOCES, MCC, etc. that are HVAC/R related. Certification, license or experience in plumbing.

  The successful candidate hired for this position will be required to drive on occasion, and therefore will be required, upon hire, to immediately enroll in the NYS LENS program. Candidates can review page 4 of RIT's Vehicle and Driver Safety Procedures (https://www.rit.edu/fa/sites/rit.edu.fa/files/grms/VehicleSafetyProcedures%20Mar%2023.pdf)

  Department/College Description:

  The FMS department works collaboratively to design, construct, operate, and maintain an exceptional and cost effective living, learning, and working environment.

  What do we believe at RIT?:

  Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

  As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/sites/rit.edu.fa.humanresources/files/docs/Benefits_at_a_Glance.pdf) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

  Work Location:

  Henrietta Campus — 100%

  Job Summary:

  RIT’s Facilities Management Services department is looking for a dynamic Operating Engineer III to join the FMS Engineering Services team. We value and care about our team members and are committed to your well-being. As part of the team, you are eligible for RIT's comprehensive and competitive benefits program that adds generously to your total compensation. Some of those benefits include 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. Additionally, our schedules are consistent, year-round, and you will be eligible for professional development and cross-training opportunities that support your career growth.

  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, 2550 ton chillers, cooling towers and associated water treatment, compressors, pumps, fans, terminal units, main Air Handling Units, etc.

  Hourly/Salary Minimum:

  16

  Hourly/Salary Maximum:

  27

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