Heat Shop Service Mechanic I

Heat Shop Service Mechanic

Qualifications: High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma. Experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of ventilation, low-pressure steam/hot water pressure vessels, and environmental control systems is preferred.

Requirements: Must be able to bend, push, pull, and lift at least 50 pounds. Must be able to climb ladders and do physical labor for periods of time. Must have a current, valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Reports To: Heat Shop Crew Leader

Job Goal: An employee in this class performs the full range of duties associated with the installation, maintenance, and repair of ventilation, pressure vessel, and environmental control systems. A larger, costlier, exceptional, or more complex job may be reviewed by a technical supervisor to determine appropriate procedures and to ensure that proper work methods are being followed. Employees receive work orders indicating the nature of the work to be done. They are expected to determine the materials, tools, and repair procedures needed. Errors may be quickly revealed or may only be located after involvement of a supervisor, and may be costly to fix. Limited supervision is given to this employee.

Illustrative Examples of Work: Troubleshot and repaired electrical control circuits, using electrical test devices. Replaces faulty thermostats, wiring, and controls Check accuracy and calibrate electrical, pneumatic, and electronic control systems. Cleans, lubricates, and services ventilation, gas, and oil burners and environmental control equipment. Sets ventilations, heating, and environmental control equipment into place. Wire boiler controls. Fits and repairs low-pressure steam and hot water piping. Connects and installs piping and duct. Removes and replaces joints or lengths of pipe and duct in distribution systems. Adjusted and balances distribution systems to achieve maximum energy efficiency. Uses recycling and recovery equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Working knowledge of oil and gas-fired boiler pressure vessels. Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of ventilation, low-pressure steam/hot water pressure vessels, and environmental control equipment. Working knowledge of electricity. Working knowledge of the design and operation of heating boilers Working knowledge of the design and operations of pneumatic control systems. Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and prescribe repair procedures. Ability to follow specific written or oral instructions. Ability to use recycling and recovery equipment. Skill in the use of tools and equipment utilized in the repair of ventilation, low-pressure steam/hot water boiler, and environmental control equipment. Special Requirements: Requires current certification by the Environmental Protection Agency as a Type I, II, III, or Universal technician as required by Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations part 82, subpart F. Additional certifications and or credentials as required by the Director of Maintenance.

Terms of Employment: 12-month work year/At Will Employee/FLSA Non-Exempt Starting Salary and/or Grade: Grade 65: $38,089.44 - $57,457.80 Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel