CENTRAL PLANT REPAIRER
University of Alabama at Birmingham · Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area · 1 mo ago
Engineering$19.8–$25.75/hrFull-time
About the role
To assist with the basic maintenance, repair, and upkeep of central plant equipment and systems that support campus heating, cooling, and utilities.
Responsibilities
- Performs routine operations and preventive maintenance on chillers, refrigeration units, plumbing components, and related equipment;
- Assists with repairs, modifications, and installations of associated controls and devices, including sensors, switches, meters, relays, and thermostats.
- Assists skilled trades in performing routine operations and preventive maintenance on chillers, refrigeration units, and related equipment.
- Tasks may include inspecting motor windings, testing amperage draws, changing oil, lubricating motors and pumps, pressure testing systems, and inspecting or replacing gears, bearings, and fasteners.
- May help prepare equipment for annual inspections, clean and recondition components such as purge drums and cooling tower louvers, and perform housekeeping duties in the Central Plant.
- Monitors and maintains refrigerant, oil, and lubricants, and records equipment performance and inspection results.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of related experience required.
- Valid U.S. driver's license, at least 21 years of age, and at least 3 years of driving experience.
- Maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) per University underwriting guidelines.
Pay
Hourly pay range: $19.80 – $25.75.
Schedule
Shift rotation / flexible staffing / multiple shifts; work arrangement to be determined by the department/hiring manager.