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Job Title: Operating Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Operating Engineer to oversee the efficient, safe, and responsible operation of all building systems and equipment at a prominent university. This role requires leadership in engineering and critical technical support to ensure operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

+ Oversee the efficient, safe, and responsible operation of all building systems and equipment.

+ Lead the engineering team in monitoring and maintaining refrigeration, water cooling, and air conditioning equipment.

+ Manage boilers, heating, ventilating, and hot water equipment, as well as pumps, valves, piping, and filters.

+ Review logs to ensure proper equipment operation and report any problems or malfunctions.

+ Perform preventive tasks and repairs, and oversee HVAC system repair and preventive maintenance.

+ Provide senior technical support and leadership on critical after-hour issues and emergency responses.

+ Manage inventory of tools and supplies and prepare and submit purchase order requests.

+ Oversee contractor activities within buildings and manage incidents, directing team responses.

+ Escalate daily field operational issues to account leadership.

+ Select, schedule, supervise, and direct contractors, monitoring and documenting their performance.

+ Respond to emergencies and service calls.

+ Lead technical safety and operational training programs.

Essential Skills

+ 7 years of related experience as Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer, or similar roles.

+ Experience in people management.

+ Universal CFC EPA certification.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.

+ Strong customer service and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Trade school, union training, military service, or college education preferred.

+ Experience managing facilities maintenance technicians.

+ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and comfort using ladders up to 30 feet tall.

+ Physical ability to climb, bend, kneel, lift, and drive.

Why Work Here?

Join an industry leader where you can shape the future of commercial real estate. You will be part of a team that values innovation and offers opportunities for growth and development.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment with access to advanced tools and technologies. The role involves physical activities such as climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, and driving, with the requirement to use ladders up to 30 feet tall.

Location

This is based out of Tuskegee, Alabama.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tuskegee,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.