The class works under direction and requires considerable knowledge of boiler operation procedures and air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating technology, its processes, and blueprint reading in order to operate and maintain boilers and related mechanical equipment as well as perform repairs, preventative maintenance, and skilled installation on air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment.  In addition, incumbents must have a considerable knowledge of the plumbing trade in order to operate and maintain boilers and related mechanical equipment as well as install new plumbing, repair plumbing equipment and maintain facilities and equipment.

Incumbents may provide work direction and training in the repair, maintenance, and operation of boiler and related mechanical equipment and/or the repair, inspection, maintenance, and installation of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment and systems.   Incumbents install, modify, and repair utility, supply, and disposal systems, fixtures, fittings, and equipment such as sewage, water, gas and oil lines, compressed air, vacuum and acid systems, water closets, water heaters, hydrants, valves, and pumps.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 50% - Provides work direction and training in the repair, maintenance, and operation of boiler and related mechanical equipment and/or the repair, inspection, maintenance, and installation of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment and systems; establishes preventative maintenance schedules.

Operates and maintains boilers and related mechanical equipment; reads gauges, checks equipment for proper function, and maintains logs.

Makes rounds; reads gauges, adjusts equipment, and observes operation of equipment; starts, stops, and changes over-generating equipment as needed.

Keeps logs and records gauge readings; performs chemistry checks for titrate samples, PH levels, etc.; maintains inventory of parts and supplies; performs maintenance of area around boiler.

30% - Repairs air conditioning and heating units and systems, refrigeration systems, pneumatic controls, steam traps, pressure regulators, steam separators, pumps, fans and motors and related heating, cooling and refrigeration equipment and periodically overhauls air conditioning and heating systems.

Inspects air conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems and performs preventive maintenance to ensure serviceable condition of systems. 

Installs air conditioning, including window units and central systems, and heating units; installs piping, pumps, motors, and refrigeration systems.

Installs, modifies, and repairs new and existing plumbing; unclogs commodes, sinks, and sewage lines, replaces traps, valves, and thermostats; installs water, steam, and gas lines; maintains building facilities and equipment; checks pipes, plumbing, and fixtures for signs of corrosion and/or checks and lubricates pumps and valves; changes filters; makes repairs on streamlines.

20% - Assists trade personnel and/or contractors in maintenance repairs; performs building maintenance and trade tasks; performs maintenance and repair of fire alarm system; orders and/or picks up parts; obtains price quotes/bids; maintains required reports and records; maintains equipment including manifold gauges, hand tools, power equipment, and/or leak scanner.

Attends required meetings and trainings.

Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires. 

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.

Work Schedule: As scheduled; any combination of overtime, shift work, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Work scheduled will cover off shifts and weekends.   

Unusual Work Conditions: Exposed to dirt, high and low temperatures, loud noise, and dangerous equipment; may work in tight or confined area; may work outside in unpleasant conditions.

Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees.

Reports to: Director, Engineering

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Certificate of Completion- Boiler Room Essentials- Full Steam Ahead upon hire; valid driver?s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Knowledge of: air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating technology; plumbing trade, blueprint reading; local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures; safety practices and procedures in boiler operation; basic mathematic principles.

Skill in: heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration maintenance, repair, and installation; minor welding*; operation of boiler equipment; use of common plumbing tools; building and equipment maintenance and repair; operation of hand and power tools.

Ability to: recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form; understand system of mechanical procedures; understand technical manuals; work alone on most tasks; use limbs, fingers or hands to operate equipment, machinery or tools; stand, bend or walk for long periods of time; apply principles to solve problems involving few variables within familiar context; read and understand simple sentences with common vocabulary.

(*) Developed after employment.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED; advanced working knowledge of Commercial/ Industrial HVAC.  Commercial/ Industrial HVAC includes 25 horsepower or greater boilers, chillers providing 100 tons or more of cooling, and air handling units providing greater than 30,000 CFM?s.  Experience with Direct Digital Controls (DDC); and valid U.S. driver?s license. 

Preferred Qualifications: Technician certification issued by EPA approved certifying organization per Section 608 of Clean Air Act.

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