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Position Title: Central Power Plant - Watch Engineer/Mechanic

School/Division: Plant Operations

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Description:

• The safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of high-pressure fire tube steam boilers, centrifugal chillers, centrifugal pumps, steam PRV stations, heat exchangers, valves, piping in the plant and building heating and cooling systems supplied by Hofstra's Central Power Plant.
• Operates and maintains all equipment in the plant and central utilities for a 3 million square foot campus.
• Inspects and troubleshoots issues, making major and emergency repairs as needed.
• At a journeymen level, overhauls and rebuilds high pressure fire tube steam boilers, auxiliary equipment for centrifugal chillers, steam PRV stations, centrifugal pumps, heat exchangers, valves, piping in the plant, as well as building heating and cooling systems supplied by Hofstra's Central Power Plant.
• Demonstrates an understanding of rigging/material handling as required for above.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license to drive a university vehicle required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power plant operations and watch experience, preferably in a high-pressure plant.
• Ability to stoop, stand, climb, and frequently lift equipment and building materials to complete tasks.
• Ability to move around the grounds of the campus as needed.
• Possess excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as a technician/mechanic is preferred.  

EEO Statement:

About Hofstra University

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the w...orld who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.

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