STEAM SYSTEMS MECHANIC

Description

To perform maintenance, repairs, modification, replacement, and installation of boilers and associated equipment, components and supporting equipment located in the District Steam Systems (DSS) buildings, steam vaults and in other outlying facilities on campus.

Essential Accountabilities

• Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, replacements, and installations on electronic, direct digital, pneumatic, and PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) controls and devices for boilers, associated equipment components, and supporting equipment to include controls, meters, relays, sensors, analog I/O, isolated and non-isolated I/O, VFD.
• Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, modifications, replacements, rebuilds and installations on boiler electrical and mechanical components and supporting equipment such as pumps, fans, deaerators, piping, valves, heat exchanges, motors, hoists, motor control centers, power and lighting panels, emergency generators, lighting systems, air compressors and drying systems, and other similar equipment.
• Packs steam valves, rebuilds steam regulator and relief valves with proper settings for steam pressure. Sets fuel/air ratios for boiler firing.
• Interprets blueprints, sketches, or other descriptions of parts to determine their accuracy relative to the manufacturer’s specified clearances for boiler/pump/fan repairs, including disassembly/reassembly procedures.
• Utilizes and maintains records and performs all service and maintenance repairs in accordance with current state and insurance regulations for boilers and associated equipment.
• Follows proper safety rules and regulations for clearances, vault entry and any other applicable rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of related experience is required.
• An associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Systems/Maintenance, Electronic/Industrial Controls, or an Electrical program is preferred.
• Boiler Operator License or ASOPE Class III certification or equivalent preferred.
• Driving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle in performance of University business.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in preventative maintenance, repairs and modifications, replacement and rebuilding of boilers.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a variety of precision measuring devices for dimension conformity.
• Demonstrated proficiency in understanding and interpreting blueprints.
• Possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the duties and responsibilities of this position in a timely manner to include: Lifting and carrying a minimum of 50 pounds. Climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding, and working at heights above thirty (30) feet. Performing tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing and walking significant distances between and within buildings on campus. Working within extreme temperature and humidity ranges with a variety of materials. Working in confined spaces.

Starting Pay Range

$24.05 - $35.10 (Commensurate with experience & qualifications)

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm (subject to change to meet the needs of the University).