Facility Technician - Steam Fitter​/Boiler TS

Position: Facility Technician - Steam Fitter/Boiler [TS19]
TSS/260 day contract

Monday-Friday

8 hours daily

Pay Column X: $28.24/hourly

+ Benefits

Laramie County School District 1

Job Description

Job Title:

Facility Technician - Steam Fitter

Revised Date:
November 2020

Department:
Facilities

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Work Year: 12 Months

Salary

Schedule:

TSS - 260 days

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for maintaining boilers and heating systems; identifying repair and/or replacement needs; providing necessary information on the proper uses of the equipment; and assisting other skilled trades as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Tasks Descriptions

Frequency

% of

Time

1. Service and repair heating systems for school district facilities. This includes working on hot water and steam boiler systems that run on both natural gas and fuel oil. Diagnoses problems and/or failures in heating systems (e.g. pumps, boilers, controls, thermostats, etc.) to identify equipment and/or systems repair and replacement needs.

D

20%

2. Service and repair large circulation pumps, steam traps, pneumatic valves, digital actuators, bearings, seals, strainers, condensate pumping systems, acid neutralizing system, and feed water tanks. Inspects systems and their components (e.g. heating units, building exhaust fans, ventilation units, etc.) to ensure safety and identifying necessary repairs and providing an ongoing program of preventive maintenance.

D

25%

3. Repair leaks in hot water, steam, fuel oil, air, and natural gas lines by welding, brazing, and threading new pipes to facilitate repairs.

W

10%

4. Install large pumps, motors, heating coils, heat exchangers, and miscellaneous tanks using chain hoists, gantry cranes and hydraulic lifting equipment.

W

5%

5. Maintain the appropriate level of glycol at the proper strength for all hot water systems and operate at recommended pressure.

W

5%

6. Clean, tune, and inspect boilers per manufacturers recommendations and record all maintenance task in logbook.

W

5%

7. Research products and purchase appropriate items to be kept in inventory for maintenance and emergency repairs using school district purchasing card or coordinate issuance of purchase order. Must be able to communicate effectively with manufacturer on certain items regarding technical support required for repairs.

W

5%

8. Respond to emergency requests for assistance to protect students, staff, and property from harm both during and after hours.

D

5%

9. Monitor, control, and adjust heating systems via the school districts three building automated control systems remotely by laptop computer.

D

8%

10. Complete assigned tasks and document all work completed on the Cherwell work order system.

W

5%

11. Participate/contribute in bi-weekly safety meetings and complete annual safety objectives of the department.

W

2%

12. Performs other duties as assigned

Ongoing

5%

TOTAL =

100%

EDUCATION AND RELATED

WORK EXPERIENCE:

* High school diploma, or equivalent, required

* 1-3 years' experience in boiler or piping repairs, required

* Vocational or post-secondary course work in related field, preferred

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or

CERTIFICATIONS:

* Criminal background check required for hire.

* Valid state issued Driver's License, required

* Must obtain and maintain Defensive Driving certificate by the conclusion of the district-provided training course

* Journeyman Plumber or Steam Fitter license, required for hire

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

* Oral and written communication skills

* Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

* Ability to maintain effective working relationships

* Attention to detail

* Interpersonal skills

* Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions

* Ability to perform basic math including calculations using fractions, geometry, and algebra

* Ability to follow all safety protocols, wear Personal Protective Equipment, and proper handling of hazardous materials

* Ability to…