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Facilities Operator

FP16H

Business and Finance

Facilities Management and Planning

Maintenance, Operations and Utilities

2024-00145

100.00

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

No remote/telecommute opportunity

12- 12/12 months

$24.00 - $30.00

Hourly

Non-Exempt

Operate, maintain, install, and perform preventive maintenance on all types of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment including large commercial air handlers, boilers, chillers, pumps, generators, walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, and ice machines. Requires knowledge of building systems and maintenance relating to commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems. Must be able to interpret schematics, one-line diagrams, and blueprint drawings. Requires general knowledge of commercial HVAC automatic control systems, building electrical systems, commercial plumbing systems, and all related components. Requires experience with commercial plumbing systems, fixtures, and related components. Perform carpentry work throughout campus, such as repairs to doors and door hardware, ceilings, flooring, and classroom seating. This position will be expected to interact with customers and other employees in a professional manner that enhances work effectiveness for the facilities maintenance crew. Relieve Plant Operators as required and assume all duties of that position to include, but not limited to, operating central utilities plant equipment, make rounds and complete operating logs, monitor campus equipment through the energy management systems, note deficiencies and take corrective action.

Maintenance

Operate, maintain, install, and perform preventive maintenance on all types of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment including large commercial air handlers, boilers, chillers, pumps, generators, walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, ice machines, valves, distillers, water softeners, etc. Use basic hand tools and equipment such as pipe threader, tube cleaning equipment, aerial lifts, hydraulic press, drills, grinders, saws, refrigeration gauges, volt/ohm/amp meters etc. to complete assigned tasks. Assist with major rebuilds and repairs on equipment as required.

60

Yes

Carpentry Work

Perform carpentry work throughout campus, such as repairs to doors and door hardware, ceilings, flooring, furniture, and classroom seating.

15

Yes

Emergency Repairs

Respond to calls from supervisor, control systems operator, or facilities service dispatcher that require immediate action. Diagnosis problem and take appropriate action.

10

Yes

Work Orders

Document completed preventive maintenance and work order requests using the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Complete material request forms, inspection reports, log sheets, leave requests, and other required paperwork.

5

Yes

Central Utility Plant work

Relieve Plant Operators as required and assume all duties of that shift to include, but not limited to, operating central utilities plant equipment, make rounds and complete operating logs, monitor campus equipment through the energy management control system, note deficiencies and take corrective action.

5

Yes

General Housekeeping

Perform general housekeeping duties in campus mechanical rooms, utilities manholes and vaults, air shafts, utility tunnels, etc. These include but are not limited to sweeping, washing, painting, etc.

5

No

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Two years’ experience with large commercial HVAC equipment and building mechanical systems.

Valid Driver’s License

NA

Associates degree in HVAC technology.

One year of experience with computerized energy management systems.

City of Omaha Third Grade Stationary Engineers License.

No

Yes

Yes

Yes