Building Operator

Facilities Building Operator

HFC presents an opportunity for a Facilities Building Operator:

The Facilities Building Operator is responsible for efficient heating and cooling of college buildings and maintenance of all related equipment, including but not limited to air handling units, boilers, chillers, Variable Air Volume boxes, pneumatic equipment, pumps, motors, and gauges. The Building Operator is adept in commanding the College's HVAC equipment using a building automation system, performs minor plumbing repairs, is responsible for emergency shut down procedures, and operates equipment within the defined limits of the College's Integrated Energy Master Plan.

Shift available:
Midnights
- Monday
- Friday 11 pm - 7am

• High school diploma/GED is required
• Valid, unrestricted Driver's License is required
• High Pressure Boiler Operator's License issued by the City of Dearborn or equivalent (to be obtained prior to completion of probationary period if not acquired prior to application for the position)
• 1st Class Refrigeration Engineer's License issued by the City of Dearborn or equivalent (to be obtained prior to completion of probationary period if not acquired prior to application for the position)
• EPA 608 Universal Certification (to be obtained prior to completion of probationary period if not acquired prior to application for the position)
• Internal applicants training as a building operator at HFC may be considered prior to having completed all applicable licensing qualifications. If permanently selected for the position, licenses will be required prior to the completion of the probationary period.

The most successful candidate will have a career that reflects the following experience and competencies.

• Experience working in a physical plant.
• Experience with integrated energy management.
• Facilities
  - Knowledge and effective operation of the physical plant and related equipment in the continuous management of campus building temperatures and environmental conditions.
• Technical Competence
  - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Additionally, the most successful candidate will have the following unique competencies:

Attention to Detail – Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Dependability and Reliability – Behaves consistently and predictably; is reliable, responsible and dependable in fulfilling obligations; diligently follows through on commitments and consistently meets deadlines. Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance; rarely is late for meetings or appointments.

Health and Safety – Wears Personal Protective Equipment as required and appropriate; wears uniform and staff identification; maintain assigned key set and radio; completes all required training and applies training in performance of duties; identifies, reports, and addresses all building and site hazards as appropriate to position duties. Teamwork
- Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

• Monitors and operates College HVAC system within the defined limits of the College's Integrated Energy Master Plan.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of HFC mechanical systems (HAVC, plumbing, pneumatic, electrical) and utility infrastructure (pipes, conduits, valves, manholes, hydrants, vaults, poles, overhead wires, metering devices, and pressure regulators) for all HFC buildings (all campuses); maintains organized and readily available physical drawings and documentation for HFC Campus buildings and systems.
• Perform minor repairs and seasonal preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment, including but not limited to changing AHU filters, replacing worn belts and gaskets, cleaning coils, and greasing motors.
• Cleans mechanical areas, tunnels, and equipment rooms. Maintains clean, organized inventory of spare parts.
• Performs minor…