Senior MEP & Lighting Technician

As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University is seeking a Senior MEP & Lighting Technician

who will promote Marian University’s Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by providing exceptional service to students, faculty, and staff by acting as the primary point of contact for all communication for the Senior Lighting Technician. Marian University has an outstanding opportunity for a qualified, highly energetic, and ambitious professional to serve as Senior MEP & Lighting Technician.

General Statement of Job:

• Maintenance, repair, installation and operation of heating, venting, air conditioning and refrigeration systems (generally designated as HVAC/R) and the associated auxiliary equipment, controls, components, and hydronic systems that would be found in a commercial, industrial or university setting.
• In addition, this role will oversee all electrical, lightening, and plumbing installation, maintenance and repairing functions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Actively engages the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting unity in diversity, and integrating the Catholic Franciscan Intellectual traditions in courses, programs, and services.
• Reads and interprets drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical, mechanical, and plumbing code specifications to determine correct layout and troubleshoot industrial electrical equipment installations
• Sr. MEP & Lighting Technician must build upon established employee or customer relationships, improve employee morale, and help develop frontline associates on a continuous basis.
• Conduct daily and frequent inspections for quality and safety and implement corrective action.
• Understand all employee work assignments and schedule for adequate coverage.
• Responsible for oversight and implementation of all preventative maintenance as scheduled and keeps records.
• Researches and specifies repair parts from manuals and computer sources.
• Responds to any emergency repair/maintenance situation as required.
• Maintains critical inventory needed to keep operations running; maintains and accounts for tools used

Electrical & Lighting Responsibilities:

• Oversee the installation, examination, replacement and repairs of electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, Ethernet and coaxial cable assemblies, interior and exterior lighting fixtures, and other electrical components.
• Audit all interior and exterior lighting throughout campus to ensure that proper lighting levels, and life safety requirement.
• Tests electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
• Maintains/monitors electrical stock and parts inventory at appropriate levels to ensure facility work production
• Maintains, repairs, installs, and tests switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators, and reactors.
• May install, maintain, and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices

HVAC Responsibilities:

• Oversees and performs the inspection, testing, operations and repairs of all refrigeration and related equipment for preserving food, making ice, cooling water, air conditioning, heating, and ventilation
• Oversees and performs the calibration, repair and maintenance of all pneumatic control systems and related equipment
• Services, repairs, rewires, and calibrates electric controls
• Oversees and performs checks, services, cleans, and replaces filters in all A/C air handling and heating units and documents the same
• Oversees and performs the cleaning and maintenance of grills, ducts, and shaft ways in A/C, ventilating, and exhaust systems
• Understands and demonstrates knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration codes and practices, coordinates work between and with other trades

Plumbing Responsibilities:

• Oversees and perform servicing, testing, inspections, and repairs on a variety of equipment including water softeners, steam vaults, steam valves, street mains, medical gas systems, hot and cold loops, boilers, and chillers
• Oversees and maintains plumbing, replacing water filters and defective valves and washers, replacing, or mending broken pipes, and opening clogged drains
• Oversees and performs the assembly of pipe sections, tubing, and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, and welding equipment. Cut’s openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools
• Oversees and performs the filling of pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observes pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks
• Oversees and installs pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, pumps, appliances such as dishwashers, garbage disposals, and water heaters, and fixtures such as sinks and toilets, using hand and power tools
• Measures, cuts, threads, and bends pipe to required angle, using hand and power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, and pipe-bending machines
• May perform water treatments; treats closed loop water systems, cooling towers, chilled water, and heating systems by collecting and testing water samples; adds appropriate chemicals to maintain correct levels and balances
• May perform limited abatement work on an as needed basis
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs various plumbing and steam systems utilizing such tools as a sewer camera and heavy-duty sewer/drain machine
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including general building maintenance duties
• Responds to any emergency as required and is responsible for snow removal as assigned
• Attend all department training sessions.
• On call responsibilities may exist.
• Employee MUST follow all University and departmental rules, regulations/policies, and procedures.
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner
• Effective oral and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness and quality of work.
• Highly motivated, self-directed work ethic
• Ability to identify and problem solve in an effective manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and leadership
• This position reports directly to the University Maintenance Manager.
• Required Qualifications
• Applicable skilled trade certifications.
• Must have the ability to read drawings and blueprints and interpret specifications.
• Must have the ability to understand and apply industry standards for installation, repairs, and safety.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to follow safety procedures and precautions due to physical risks
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment.

• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications require a cover letter, a current resume, contact information for three professional references, and responses to the supplemental mission questions.

  Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

• Physical Demands:

• Walking, pulling, bending, lifting, pushing, stooping, ability to lift minimum of 25 pounds, but not more than 50 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders up to 6ft in height.
• The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. This position will utilize lifts, as well as ladders and stools.

Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith