HVAC Tech-Stationary Engineer in St. Louis, Missouri at St. Louis Community College (MO)

Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of campus power plant and mechanical systems. This role supports high-voltage electrical distribution, HVAC systems, and automated energy management systems to ensure safe, reliable, and energy-efficient campus operations.

• Maintains and repairs all power plant equipment: repairs fire alarm, sprinkler and soft water system and electrical circuits as necessary; maintains and repairs the high voltage electrical network for inner campus.
• Maintains and repairs heating, ventilation, ventilation fans, and cooling equipment: repairs air conditioning units, refrigeration, air compressors equipment, and/or boilers when needed; chemically treats hot water heating system, steam generator, chilled water cooling system, and swimming pool; repairs and maintains sump, condensate, manhole and fountain pumps; remodels heating, cooling and ventilation equipment; calibrates and repairs thermostats and air mixing boxes; makes decisions as to heating and cooling requirements for individual buildings; may also maintain dental lab hydrovac system.
• May maintain and troubleshoot the automated campus energy management system variable frequency motor drives, individual EMS panels with integrated solid-state controllers; maintains and trouble-shoots electrical driver variable volume dual deck system with solid state controllers.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Three (3) years full-time experience in either heat generation or air conditioning installation.
• Must possess Stationary Engineer's license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and additional vocational training in steam power plant equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of automated RVAC system and controllers with computer based operating systems and vocational training in this area preferred.

• On call availability, 24/7
• As needed: may work in extreme weather conditions and involve some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Physical Requirements:

• May require physical work: heavy lifting, pushing, pulling required of objects 75 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights up to 40’
• Ability to stoop, squat and bend
• Ability to work in confined spaces