Harper College · 3 months ago
HVAC Mechanic/Stationary Engineer
1200 W Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL, 60067, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$53.26/hr - $71.90/hrHarper College is seeking an HVAC Mechanic/Stationary Engineer to manage and maintain the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems across their campus. The role involves operating, diagnosing, and repairing various HVAC equipment, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations, and performing preventive maintenance.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Responsible for skilled utilities work in the performance of a comprehensive heating, ventilating and air conditioning system and water, storm drain, natural gas, and building automation
Responsible for operations of a mixed-use utility over a campus style facility
Operates, diagnoses, inspects, repairs, replaces, services and performs preventive maintenance on utilities and HVAC equipment, such as but not limited to: High and low-pressure boilers; steam and water traps
Commercial size furnaces and air conditioners
Hermetic centrifugal refrigeration machines
Heating, cooling, chemical, sewage, storm drain and all other pumps
Cooling towers; pipelines, valves
Water heaters; water softeners, meters
Motors; pumps, bearings, seals, belts
Natural gas system
Steam and water system
Electrical distribution system
Plant computerized automation system
Other related HVAC and emergency equipment
Prioritization of multiple issues over a 1.5M sq ft facility
Informs co-workers regarding procedures and/orders of work orders (e.g. computerized energy management systems, research parts/equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with health, safety, building regulations
Prepares documentation (e.g. records of refrigerants, daily paperwork, time and materials, specifications, etc.) as required for the purpose of providing written support in compliance with regulations and/or conveying information
Install new parts and equipment as required
Inspects College property and observes activities on college property for unsafe conditions which may lead to injury, takes appropriate action to correct any unsafe practice or condition and reports all other potential safety hazards to supervisor
Proficient in rebuilding pumps
Responsible for housekeeping, cleaning and painting of respective areas and equipment
Responsible for snow and ice removal duties
Additional duties as assigned
Employee must be on a 7 day/24hour on call weekly rotation for emergency events
Operates motorized vehicles including but not limited to trucks, vans, gators, and lifts
Qualification
Required
Responsible for skilled utilities work in the performance of a comprehensive heating, ventilating and air conditioning system and water, storm drain, natural gas, and building automation
Operates, diagnoses, inspects, repairs, replaces, services and performs preventive maintenance on utilities and HVAC equipment, such as but not limited to: High and low-pressure boilers; steam and water traps; Commercial size furnaces and air conditioners; Hermetic centrifugal refrigeration machines; Heating, cooling, chemical, sewage, storm drain and all other pumps; Cooling towers; pipelines, valves; Water heaters; water softeners, meters; Motors; pumps, bearings, seals, belts; Natural gas system; Steam and water system; Electrical distribution system; Plant computerized automation system; Other related HVAC and emergency equipment
Prioritization of multiple issues over a 1.5M sq ft facility
Informs co-workers regarding procedures and/orders of work orders (e.g. computerized energy management systems, research parts/equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with health, safety, building regulations
Prepares documentation (e.g. records of refrigerants, daily paperwork, time and materials, specifications, etc.) as required for the purpose of providing written support in compliance with regulations and/or conveying information
Install new parts and equipment as required
Inspects College property and observes activities on college property for unsafe conditions which may lead to injury, takes appropriate action to correct any unsafe practice or condition and reports all other potential safety hazards to supervisor
Proficient in rebuilding pumps
Responsible for housekeeping, cleaning and painting of respective areas and equipment
Responsible for snow and ice removal duties
Employee must be on a 7 day/24hour on call weekly rotation for emergency events
Operates motorized vehicles including but not limited to trucks, vans, gators, and lifts
Employee must operate the following tools: Electrical meters, Mechanic tools, Motorized Lift, Motorized and electric vehicles, Extension Ladders, Pipefitting tools
Company
Harper College
Harper College is a school in Palatine.
Founded in 1965
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tamara A. Johnson
Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Recent News
2025-04-30
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