Building Maintenance (Ventilation and Heating Equipment)

Job Summary
Reporting to the Chief Plant Operator, the Plant Operator is responsible for attending to ventilation and heating equipment such as fans, vacuum pumps, air compressors, vents and ducts, and lubrication oil used in buildings by performing the following duties.

SHIFT: MON-FRI, 7am-4:30pm, $22/HR.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Adjusts valves to regulate temperature of lubrication oil and flow of water through system
• Moves controls to regulate speed of fans and to adjust vents and ducts
• Records gauge readings, repairs completed, and time lost because of inoperative equipment
• Makes periodic inspections and does incidental repairs
• Writes repair work order tickets and out of order tags preparatory to equipment repair
• Inspects equipment to detect excessive noise and heat
• Replaces gauges and tightens and caulks leaky fittings
• Adds chemicals to boilers and air conditioning systems
• Advises Chief Plant Operator in case of serious malfunction
• Cleans carbon deposits, pitch, and grease from fans, vents, and ducts
• Repair or replace pumps, pump seals and bearings on heating and cooling equipment

Requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions.
• Works under the general supervision of the Chief Plant Operator

Required Minimum Qualifications
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of boilers, air conditioning units or related equipment
• High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Must pass drug screen and background

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of steam and hot water heating equipment and commercial air conditioning equipment
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with diverse populations
• Skilled using applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software