Facilities​/Equipment Maintenance Technician

*** This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. ***

Duties shall include, but not be limited to, the following: perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance tasks on various types of HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment and systems. Use various types of test equipment, volt meters, pressure gauges, light meters, etc. is required. Maintain interior and exterior lighting systems. Perform drywall and masonry repairs. Operate various materials handling equipment. Work from ladders, scaffolding and lifts while making repairs to installed equipment.

Requires frequent lifting and moving of materials up to 50 pounds. Must have a valid driver’s license. Commercial driver’s license (Class

A) is desirable. As a condition of employment an inquiry into job-related information will be completed which may include, but is not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false and incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.

• Installs, operates, maintains and repairs building environmental control equipment such as centrifugal and reciprocating chillers and associated control equipment, steam and hot water boilers and associated equipment, and air handling and ducting systems.
• Installs, operates, maintains and repairs high and low voltage electrical distribution equipment such as high voltage switch gear, power distribution transformers, motor control centers and power distribution panels, gas and diesel powered emergency generators.
• Installs, operates, maintains and repairs building plumbing and piping systems such as steam, hot water, heating, cooling, gas, freon, pneumatic, fresh water, waste water and sewage piping; rest room equipment; kitchen and ice making equipment.
• Installs, operates, maintains and repairs interior and exterior lighting systems, electrical circuits and portable equipment.
• Operates, maintains, installs, and overhauls pumps for fluid systems.
• Uses dial indicators to align pumps, motors and compressors.
• Performs chemical analysis of water in chilled water, cooling tower water, hot water and steam closed loop systems according to prescribed instructions; adds needed chemical agents to the water as indicated by test results.
• Performs preventive maintenance on heating and cooling equipment such as tightening fan belts, changing filters, and providing lubrication.
• Effects routine repairs to equipment by replacing motors, belts, seals, bearing blades, fuses, contractors and packing.
• Records data such as temperature, hours of operation and fuel consumed; requests supply of fuel in advance of running out, may use computer information for data.
• Practices safety techniques and procedures on the job and in the shop to prevent fires and provide safety for self and others in the area; applies knowledge of the trade, knowledge of safety standards, signs, barricades and safety equipment (glasses, shoes, belts and masks).
• Uses and interprets non‑destructive predictive maintenance equipment.
• Maintains necessary materials and time‑man‑hour accounting records of work performed; enters information on time card and job/work order.
• Uses computerized work station to determine status of the heating and cooling systems and at regular intervals to insure continuous, proper temperature throughout buildings or complexes and takes appropriate action to correct deficiencies when discovered.
• Uses electrical or gas welding, brazing and cutting equipment to accomplish various plumbing and structural repairs or modifications.
• Inspects heating and cooling equipment such as meters, safety valves, and pipes for loose connections, corrosion, or other defects and makes necessary repairs.
• Reads meters and gauges to verify specified operating conditions.
• Orders parts and materials necessary for installation, preventive maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Fabricates and installs basic HVAC ducts…