Title: Duty Engineer

Position Number: 999892 

Unit/Department: Facilities Planning & Management

FTE: 100%

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate 

Department Summary:

Come join the Drake Facilities team! We are seeking a competent, trustworthy and reliable person to serve as a Duty Engineer. This is an entry level HVAC position with continuous on-the-job training and opportunities for growth and development.

Job Summary:

The Duty Engineer will troubleshoot, diagnose, make minor repairs and perform preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment, generally after regular business hours. Working under minimal supervision, this position will answer and address duty calls from Public Safety, perform regular rounds of building mechanical rooms, investigate potential issues, adjust building automation system which serves HVAC equipment, inspects and performs regular preventative maintenance across campus. This position will also assist with the seasonal changeover from cooling to heating and vice versa. The duty engineer will provide excellent customer service and follow all safety, department, and university policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Mechanical skills and aptitude

• Some knowledge of HVAC & boiler equipment

• Ability to read, write, and communicate using English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license and insurable by the University

• General knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration equipment, boilers, and electrical control wiring

• Ability to read blueprints and schematic diagrams for wiring/electrical/controls a plus

• Experience with or a strong willingness to learn power tools, diagnostic equipment, welders

Job Duties:

• 30% - Monitor and answer duty phone, troubleshoot, diagnose and address urgent maintenance calls, remedying the issues you can and/or communicating the need for additional attention
• 20% - Troubleshoot, diagnose, and complete minor repairs to HVAC equipment, communicating problems to supervisor, and creating work orders
• 15% - Perform regular building rounds, adjusting BAS, inspect and perform preventative maintenance including filter and belt changes as needed
• 10% - Monitor boiler and chiller equipment, complete assigned tasks regarding their operation 
• 10% - Assist with seasonal changeover of HVAC equipment
• 5% - Assist with other emergency duties as needed, such as minor custodial or cleaning issues 
• 5% - Schedule repairs or preventative maintenance to avoid unintentional interruption of equipment 
• 5% - Other duties as assigned 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.

If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email colin.atkinson@drake.edu [colin.atkinson@drake.edu] .

Salary and Benefits:

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2026 [https://drakeedu.sharepoint.com/sites/HumanResources/SiteAssets/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FHumanResources%2FSiteAssets%2FSitePages%2FBenefits%2FOpenEnrollment%2F2026%20Benefits%20Guide%20small%2Epdf&parent=%2Fsites%2FHumanResources%2FSiteAssets%2FSitePages%2FBenefits%2FOpenEnrollment]. One of our popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. Tuition Benefits [https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/tuitionbenefits/]

Review of Applications Begins:

A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.