Refrigeration Plant Engineer Job Yonkers area,New York USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: REFRIGERATION PLANT ENGINEER
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS :

This is a skilled labor position involving responsibility for supervising and participating in the operation and maintenance of refrigeration equipment and a Zamboni or similar ice resurfacing machine at a municipal ice skating rink. General direction is received from administrative personnel. General supervision is exercised over assigned personnel. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES : (Illustrative only)

Operates and inspects refrigeration equipment, specifically, freon compressors and water pumps;
perates ice resurfacing machine;
Trains assistants in the operation of refrigeration equipment and ice resurfacing machine;
Monitors, records and adjusts salt levels and pressure in water being pumped through cooling system and reviews records of assistants to ensure the proper functioning of equipment;
Supervises and participates in the routine maintenance of freon compressors (e.g. change oil, fix leaks, replace dryers and strainers, etc.) and water pumps (e.g. repack water pumps, replace valves, etc.);
Supervises and participates in the routine maintenance of an ice resurfacing machine (e.g. tune engine, change blades, replace hydraulic seals, oil and filters, etc.);
Supervises and participates in the operation, cleaning and routine repair of an oil burning boiler;
Supervises and participates in routine carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical and other repair work involved in the general maintenance of a skating rink;
Supervises and participates in the ice preparation and removal at the beginning and end of ice skating season;
Schedules work hours and assigns duties to be performed by assistants;
Reports to Rink Manager on the progress of operations and repairs being made and requests outside assistance for major repairs as needed;
May perform various other functions involved in the operation of a skating rink such as cashier or night watchman.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS :

Thorough knowledge of the work practices, tools, terminology and accident precautions regarding the operation and routine repair of refrigeration equipment;
working knowledge of practices, tools, terminology and accident precautions of a variety of trades, including, carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical and boiler repairs;
ability to operate ice resurfacing machine; ability to plan and supervise the work of others;
ability to follow both verbal and written instructions; ability to keep simple records and make reports;
mechanical aptitude; mental alertness; initiative; resourcefulness; good judgment; thoroughness; tact; courtesy;
physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EITHER

Graduation from a trade or high school or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma and five (5) years of refrigeration experience or heating plant equipment maintenance; or

Seven (7) years of experience as described in (A); or

An equivalent combination of education/training and experience as defined by the limits of

(A) and (B).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :

Possession of a Class D Driver's License valid in the State of New York.

REVIEWED: YMCSC MTG. 1/6/78 REVIEWED: YMCSC MTG 10/31/78 AMENDED: YMCSC MTG. 3/23/81 AMENDED: YMCSC MTG. 12/17/90 REVIEWED: 8/10

AMENDED: YMCSC MTG. 9/21/10 CLASSIFICATION: COMPETITIVE

$73,222 - $90,678


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