Service Mechanic - Level 1

• Job Type: Support Staff
  - Union
• Bargaining Unit: TWU - B&G
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Standard
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Sunday
  - Thursday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm
• Building:
  Manhattanville
• Salary Range: $39.19 - $39.19

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

A Service Mechanic is a position in the Facilities Operations department providing high quality and effective work in the maintenance and repair of Columbia University - Manhattanville Campus (CUMVC) equipment, services, and systems. A Service Mechanic will be cross‑assigned between the District Energy System (DES) and the campus operations depending on the need and situation. Independently or under limited/minimal supervision and/or direction;

operate, inspect/round, maintain, and repair equipment and machinery in good workmanlike manner while maintaining a high level of safety, reliability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

• Respond to various calls throughout the CUMVC relating to the Plant, HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical issues.
• Work alongside and assist other personnel, including licensed personnel, in completing assigned maintenance and work orders.
• Maintain, repair and operate system equipment, auxiliary systems and utilize computer monitoring systems while working independently or under limited supervision and direction and in accordance with sound engineering practices.
• Basic troubleshooting of HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment and their associated systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and servicing of plant, HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment and their associated systems including hydraulic and hydronic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on steam plant and chiller plant equipment and facilities.
• Work in conjunction with other trades on preventative maintenance and servicing of equipment and systems.
• Provide guidance, direction, and on the job training to all junior personnel in the proper procedures of operations, repair, and maintenance.
• Replace and align motors, fans, pumps and bearings.
• Replace various types of plant, HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical valves and piping, and pack valves including but not limited to steam valves, motorized valves, and pressure regulating valves.
• Troubleshoot, repair, service, and install/replace dampers and actuators in a timely fashion.
• Maintain and repair heat exchangers.
• Perform basic sheet metal repairs.
• Perform basic rigging.
• Utilize, navigate, and interpret building management systems (BMS).
• Process hot work permits and perform necessary fire watch procedures and inspections.
• Process paperwork including but not limited to work orders, inventory, and preventive maintenance forms.
• Perform work tasks, report deficiencies, and maintain and complete daily records of labor and materials used during work tasks via the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Maintain completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of the work and work orders.
• Continually and urgently communicate with supervisor regarding any apparent operational deficiencies or system malfunctions.
• Work with other disciplines and management to proactively solve complex, multi-discipline problems.
• Must perform any duties assigned in an emergency as determined by management.
• Attend and participate in all departmental trainings and meetings.
• Attend and complete relevant on‑the‑job training as required.
• Ability to perform all tasks and…