The posting is intended to describe the general content and requirements of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.
Description
To read, understand and interpret blueprints, drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturers' operating and/or maintenance specifications as they relate to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and special equipment, building structures and finishes. To maintain, operate and perform minor and major repairs, modifications, replacements and installations on boilers and boiler support equipment and systems such as feed water pumps, chemical feed pumps, deaerators, heat exchangers, compressors, valves, safety devices, controls and other support equipment. To perform preventive maintenance which includes cleaning, inspecting, troubleshooting, adjusting, tightening, replacing, lubricating, reporting problems, and other similar tasks on boilers and boiler support equipment.
Essential Accountabilities:
- Performs duties and responsibilities of the General Mechanic including performing minor, routine and preventive maintenance including operating, cleaning, inspecting, adjusting, tightening, replacing, lubricating, reporting problems, etc., on electrical and mechanical equipment, plumbing systems and fixtures, and building structures and furnishings.
- Performs boiler efficiency tests by analyzing fuel combustion, exhaust gases and flame characteristics, and uses this analysis to adjust and calibrate boiler operation for maximum performance and efficiency.
- Installs, tests, calibrates and maintains boiler control systems and devices to include combustion water treatment, safety and building automatic temperature controls. Uses test instruments to calibrate devices, test systems, performance and diagnose problems.
- Maintains, repairs, modifies, installs and replaces control components including valves, dampers, controllers, relays, control panels, sensors, transmitters, meters, etc.
- Inspects boilers and boiler support equipment on a regularly scheduled basis and records observed performance data. Tests boiler water for suspended solids and hardness levels, and adjusts chemical feed apparatus accordingly. Performs chloride, alkalinity and pH tests on boiler water.
- Maintains, repairs, modifies, replaces and installs boiler and boiler support equipment to include water and fireside tubes, refractories, exhaust systems, pumps, motors, valves, compressors, heat exchangers, and related systems. Documents all work performed.
- Assists contractors working on boiler room and building systems projects, and assists insurance inspectors and other inspecting agencies performing boiler and boiler support equipment inspections.
Work Schedule: Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (subject to change to meet the needs of the University).
Pay Range: $19.80 - $32.15 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)