Plant Utilities Assistant (Grade 9)

About the role

Maintains and operates boilers, HVAC, and auxiliary plant utilities equipment in commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and adjusts equipment controls to correct malfunctions.
• Reads and records gas, steam, water, and electrical meter readings.
• Fills out plant logs and reports.
• Advises supervisors on repair needs.
• Receives and distributes fuel supplies.
• Performs preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Uses chemicals to treat water in HVAC systems.
• Cleans and maintains strainers, coils, steam traps, filters, and window air conditioners.
• Performs minor repairs and assists in the maintenance and overhaul of boilers and stationary equipment.
• Performs semiskilled plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration work under supervision.
• Determines if water regulator valves need rebuilding or repair.
• Threads, sells, glues, and installs pipes.
• Re-packs pumps and valves.
• Assists in monitoring and operating building management and automation systems.
• Performs minor repairs and assists in the repair, maintenance, and operation of plant alarm and signal systems.
• Responds to mechanical, electrical, or plumbing breakdowns during night shifts, weekends, or holidays.
• Provides instruction to labor class positions on routine jobs and equipment inspections.

Requirements

• One year of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers, HVAC, and/or auxiliary plant utilities equipment.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Qualifications

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills, and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

$44,799 annually

Schedule

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