Maintenance Specialist - HVACR and Plumbing Job Sisters Oregon USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Location: Sisters

Maintenance Specialist - HVACR and Plumbing

Under general supervision, ensures an environment conducive to learning and working by operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing digitally controlled Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) equipment and systems. Independently perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and/or upgrading, and testing of all water and gas distribution and wastewater systems, equipment and fixtures, ensuring timely completion of work in accordance with accessibility, health, safety, plumbing codes and trade standards.

Ensure availability and proper maintenance of all tools and materials needed for accomplishing the job. Perform minor electrical maintenance; maintain, repair and replace electrical equipment systems related to building maintenance, interior and exterior lighting. Assist other Trades and semi-skilled workers with all phases of building maintenance including carpentry, painting and landscaping.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs HVACR and Energy Management System (EMS) with special emphasis upon Chillers, Boiler, Heat Pumps, and Refrigeration equipment:
Calibrates controls and diagnoses electrical malfunctions.

Performs routine maintenance on air handlers, heat exchangers, supply, return, and exhaust fans: lubricates, changes belts and filters, aligns sheaves, checks motors and belt tensions, cleans coils. Performs major overhauls of equipment, disassembling and replacing defective and worn parts, reassembling, testing and ensuring proper operation. Fabricates parts no longer available.

Performs checks and repairs on boilers and pumps: restarts, troubleshoots, repairs.

Recoveries, recycles, and reclaims refrigerants in accordance with safe, environmentally appropriate and legal industry practices.

Maintains records of all inspections, maintenance and repairs according to the requirements of Sisters School District, the city, state, and EPA.

Maintains and transports tools and supplies in a safe and responsible manner to insure jobsite availability in a safe operating condition.

Responds to emergencies both during and after hours to ensure safe and operational condition of equipment and buildings, and an environment conducive to quality instruction.

Meets with engineers and contractors for the purpose of recommending designs, solutions and/or equipment to be used in the installation of new and replacement HVACR systems.

Identifies and purchases required parts and supplies.

Performs snow removal, plowing, cindering roadways, and deicing walkways.

Install, repair and replace plumbing pipes, valves, potable and non-potable water systems, drainage, waste and vents, basins, tubs, faucets, showers, grease traps, lavatories, sinks, traps, flushometers, urinals, drinking fountains, hydrants, water heaters, dishwashers, back flow devices, water pressure regulators, and other plumbing fixtures and equipment.

Repair and maintain plumbing by replacing defective washers or replacing or mending broken pipes.

Maintain, repair, and lubricate sewage equipment, using hand tools and power tools.

Maintain sewage lines, tanks, floats, pumps, and valves, using hand tools and power tools.

Assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using screws, bolts, solder, plastic solvent, and caulking.

Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings. Use measuring instruments, such as a ruler and level to locate and mark pipe position for installation and passage holes in structures.

Cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angle, using pipe cutters, pipe threading and pipe bending machines.

Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.

Perform asbestos removal and disposal at a Maintenance level.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of standard industry principles and practices used in the installation, maintenance and repair of HVACR, Plumbing and electrical systems and equipment, along with the hazards and safety practices common in the industry.
2. Knowledge of digital controls used in the operation of HVACR equipment, safety devices, sources of parts, use and maintenance of trade specific materials, parts, and tools of the trade.
3. Knowledge of electricity, electrical circuits, and computer functions as they apply to HVACR.
4. Must be skilled at troubleshooting heating and cooling systems, diagnosing problems, and making needed repairs, or if required, be able to communicate the problems to supervision and recommend alternative solutions.
5. Must be able to use the tools of the trade, diagnostic tools, electric and gas analyzers, power tools, welders/cutting torches, computers, hand tools, power lifts, and be able to learn the use of the tractor/loader, and snowplows.
6. Must be able to read and understand blueprints and…