Maintenance Tech

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for complete maintenance in area of assignment.
• Observes and adjusts a wide variety of mechanical equipment to assure proper operation. This equipment includes pumps, engines, motors, conveyors, compressors and laboratory equipment.
• Dismantles equipment for servicing, repair or installation of replacement parts.
• Lubricates and cleans pumps, motors, fans, machinery and other mechanical equipment.
• Replaces washers, seals, packing or parts on faucets, water coolers, flushometers, valves, traps, etc.
• Clears stoppages in sanitary or storm drainage systems using plumber’s snake, vacuum or manual plungers.
• Replaces defective bulbs, sockets, switches, ballasts, fuses, and receptacles in buildings or on the exterior areas of the campus.
• Regulates steam and hot water equipment in mechanical rooms, offices, laboratories, residence areas, etc. Adjusts valves, thermostats and dampers.
• Maintains proper pool water chemistry including calibrating and adjusting chemical dispensers and assures water purification standards.
• Monitors pool functions to include reading gauges, graphs, meters, and control panels to ensure water quality.
• Clean and maintains chemical dispensing units, pumps and boilers, as required.
• Repairs and maintains pool equipment, pumps, small and large motors, pipes, valves, chemical dispensing units and chlorinators.
• Performs labor or other semi-skilled duties including drilling, digging, etc.
• Cooperates and coordinates work with other crafts as needed.
• Maintains inspection duties according to established procedures and preventative maintenance schedules. May be asked to formulate new task lists.
• Reports unsafe conditions and building or equipment damage to supervisors.

This is a non-supervisory position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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 essential functions.

High school graduate or GED preferred. A minimum of four year's experience as a general or trades maintenance mechanic; or graduation from a recognized trade school and two years of acceptable experience. Journeyman certificate preferred.

Ability to read blueprints, procedure manuals, work orders, equipment operating instructions and general correspondence (ie: memos, letters, etc.). Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, administration and visitors. Ability to read and accurately complete maintenance requests, time sheets, supply requests, etc.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Requires at least a type 2 refrigerant transition and recovery certification. Journeyman Certificate preferred. Must have valid Driver’s License and ability to meet University’s insurance requirements for driving University vehicles.

Should be skilled in the refrigeration field including installation, trouble shooting and repair of equipment from small appliances to industrial size. Should be skilled in hydronics and other applications of heating and chiller systems. This includes installation, trouble shooting and repair of gas fired furnaces, low-pressure steam boilers, chillers, pumping systems and air handling equipment. Should be skilled in the electrical trade to include trouble shooting of industrial equipment, fixtures and controls.

Should be able to design and install electrical fixtures and equipment involved in various construction projects. Should have a working understanding of DDC automated controls, pneumatic controls and other control systems. Should have a general knowledge of computers operations (prefer Micro Soft Word and Excel). Should be knowledgeable of water chemistry including chemical treatments for boilers, closed water loops and condenser and domestic water systems to prevent corrosion and scaling of equipment.

Chemical treatment duties consist of training, handling of water treatment chemicals, testing and management of pumps, controls and related equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…