If you are the only engineer on duty and a vice president asks you to shovel snow, what should you do?

The best course of action is to not leave the building. As the only engineer on duty, your primary responsibility is to ensure the safety and proper functioning of the facilities and systems under your care. Leaving your post to attend to a task like shoveling snow could compromise the safety and operational integrity of the facility, especially if an emergency arises while you are away.

Your role likely involves monitoring critical systems, maintaining safety standards, and responding to any operational issues that may occur. Therefore, it is essential to remain at your station to fulfill these responsibilities. It would be prudent to communicate your duty to the vice president and suggest that shoveling snow can be done by other personnel who are not on critical duty or find another appropriate solution that does not involve abandoning your responsibilities.