Maintenance Engineer A (Plumber)

at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id: 52270 Department: Facilities Mgmt CH Salary/Grade: 399/S3 This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. Pay for this position will be is $54.14 per hour. Rate is determined by collective bargaining agreement. Job Summary: Under direction, performs journey-level work and is proficient within the building maintenance engineer trade. Operates, maintains, repairs, and replaces building infrastructure-related equipment, including, but not limited to, air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, plumbing, temperature controls and instrumentation. Provides limited oversight and direction to Maintenance Engineer B and Maintenance Engineer Helper staff. The role will support the department's mission and values by exhibiting the following: inclusiveness, respect, initiative, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. The incumbent will strive to provide excellent service when performing job responsibilities and will practice safe work procedures, and follow safety rules at all times. Specific Responsibilities : Operates, maintains, diagnoses, repairs and replaces heating (steam and/or hot water), process, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, ventilation systems with associated components and hardware, utility distribution systems, and pneumatic piping/control systems; Installs, maintains, repairs, replaces and tests plumbing systems including water, drainage, and sewer lines, plumbing equipment and fixtures, associated pumps, valves and devices such as backflow preventers, reverse osmosis and deionized water systems, fire protection systems and equipment; Estimates time, materials, and equipment required for assigned jobs; maintains records of work performed and parts used; To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account