Operating Engineer III

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Operating Engineer III
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department	IPO-Facilities Utilities
Overview	The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Operating Engineer III for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under the direction of the Plant Manager, maintains, operates and repairs the stationary steam boilers and auxiliary equipment in Camden Central Heating Plant an outlying areas. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of boilers, motors, pumps, compressors, valves and other auxiliary equipment. Operates the Power Plant at maximum efficiency at all times, resulting in minimum energy consumption. Periodically makes comprehensive tests, takes readings of fuel consumption pressure, draft conditions, temperatures, flow and other recordings. Adds chemicals to treat steam, water, fuel in accordance with requirements prescribed. Ensures compliance with all regulations. Keeps work area clean and neat. Performs a variety of maintenance duties as directed by Chief. Makes continual inspections of equipment and systems in area of responsibility and reports conditions to the Senior Shift Supervisor. Must be available for all Power Plant emergencies. Completes all paperwork in a timely manner. Maintains the logs, records and files of the Plants. Gives detail exchange of information to relieving operator. Continually inspects equipment, uses knowledge of Plant layout and learns alternate ways of maintaining continuous operation. Analyzes problems, both causes and effects, and takes corrective action as needed. Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict oflnterest Policy. Knowledge of computerized monitoring systems. Knowledge of computerized work order systems.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Rotating
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	2100
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	27.020
Annual Mid Range Salary	27.520
Annual Maximum Salary	28.350
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	IUOE, Local 68
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	A minimum of two (2) year of experience in the operation of steam, hot water boilers, and auxiliary equipment as it relates to the boiler plant operation.
Certifications/Licenses	A minimum blue seal is required for this position A valid driver license is require as well as taking the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Preferred Qualifications	Computer knowledge is CMMS and plant monitoring is also prefered Chiller Plant experience is also preferred
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: This position requires the individual to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, to reach with hands and arms, to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, to talk or hear and taste or smell over 2/3 of the time; to climb or balance up 2/3 of the time and less than 1/3 of the time to sit. The position requires lifting more than 100 pounds under 1/3 of the time, but up to 25 pounds 2/3 of the time and up to 100 pounds 1/3 of the time. There are no special vision requirements because all apply. Specific duties that require these physical demands: Standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, using hands to isolate, open and close valves; To lift ladders, climb and balance on stationary and mobile ladders; to hear audible alarms and communicate via various media (telephone, walkie-talkie, radio, annunciator panels). The job requires moving a SS-gallon drum or handling 30lb. bags of salt for softeners. The position requires that the individual work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), in high precarious places, and under extreme heat (non-weather) up to 213 of the time. The individual will work near moving mechanical parts, be subjected to fumes or airborne particles, deal with toxic or caustic chemicals, risk electrical shock, or vibrations over 2/3 of the time. Work is done under outdoor weather conditions or extreme cold (non-weather), less than 2/3 of the time. There is little or no risk of radiation. Work Environment: Exposure to blood-borne pathogens that requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment which is provided, is under 1/3 of the time. Loud noise to very loud noise is typical of this environment over 2/3 of the time. An annual physical exam and hearing test are provided for this position. Specific duties that occur under these environmental conditions: This position requires the individual to perform tasks under wet or humid conditions and in extreme heat when working on boilers or pumps in all areas where there may also be fumes or smoke. The worker encounters caustic or toxic chemicals when working on chemical treating equipment (water chemistry). Stack climbing requires balance and work in high precarious places. Work on high or low voltage electrical systems presents electrical risks. Exposure to vibrations may occur when working on or around moving mechanical equipment. The worker is trained in the use of Personal Protective Equipment that is made available as needed; neoprene, insulated, waterproof, electrical and other types of gloves, neoprene aprons, full face masks and goggles for eye protection, hearing protection, hard hats, coveralls, etc.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2593
Posting Open Date	09/22/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicant Documents: Upload copy of NJ Blue Seal License
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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