Preventive Maintenance - Cooling Tower Technician

Preventive Maintenance Worker Cooling Tower TechnicianPerforms a variety of semi-skilled functions on HVAC units, including preventive service inspections and replacement and adjustment to operation components.Essential duties and responsibilities generally include the following:Does routine maintenance on cooling towersClean pump suction strainers inside towersClean tower basins and around tower areasClean tower hot water decks or spray nozzles as necessaryChange or adjust float valvesWash tower air intakes or drift eliminatorsInstall and adjust tower fan beltsCheck for water leaks in towers or pipingTighten bolts if seams leakRemove debris in tower areaDrain and clean towers if necessaryInspect chemical feed systemCheck chemical level in feed tank(s)Notify water treatment contractor if tank(s) are emptyCheck chemical feed system is operating properlyRepair blow down valves if necessaryPrime chemical pumps as necessaryMeet with water treatment personal for annual maintenancePlant inspectionCheck chillers for alarms, resets if authorizedCheck central plant for VFD alarms, leaks, or other issuesNotifies central plant technicians if problems are discoveredGrease pumps and fan motors once a monthShut down and restart central plant for tower maintenanceKnowledge and skills:Works with limited supervisionKnowledge of applicable federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and proceduresKnowledge of Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and proceduresKnowledge of the principles of occupational safety and health practices and proceduresKnowledge of basic principles of electrical, mechanical and plumbing maintenance and repairKnowledge of basic principles of the use and care of hand and power toolsSkill in reading, understanding, interpreting and applying relevant federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and proceduresSkill in working around and operating hand and power tools and equipmentSkill in performing routine semi-skilled maintenance and repairSkill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school districtSkill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applicationsMinimum qualifications:High school diploma or GED, and one (1) year of relevant construction, facilities maintenance, repair or closely related experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achievedOther requirements:Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance CardMust be able to pass a background clearance checkMay be required to work outside normal working hoursMust have at the time of application and must maintain a valid Arizona driver's licenseMay be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, materials, equipment, tools and parts weighing up to 60 poundsMay be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, infectious diseases, air, water and bodily fluid borne pathogensMay be required to travel to perform work functions