The Maintenance Mechanic Leader will supervise and lead employees within the Facilities Management Service. The incumbent operates, maintains and repairs two or more utility systems in a modern energy plant, consisting of boilers, air conditioning/chiller units, refrigeration, graphic control and other pertinent equipment.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. The screen-out element is: ability to lead or supervise. Expereince includes: possess the ability to lead a team of Pipefitters, Maintenance Workers and Utility Systems Operators to Safely accomplish skilled trade and labor work. Maintain a current knowledge of trade practices, and answer questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives. Possess good understanding of codes and engineering standards needed to perform all HVAC-R, mechanical, electronic industrial controls, electrical, plumbing, piping, boiler, medical gas and back-flow protection; Assist with overseeing the operation of maintenance, repair, and or replacement of all equipment and systems; reads blueprints and technically complicated equipment diagrams to determine what work aids are required and understand the sequence of installations. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Duties are but not limited to: Install valves, steam traps, regulators, floats, switches, relays, and automatic timers. Perform inspections, preventative, and corrective maintenance of utility systems. Troubleshooting and repair of plant support equipment. Use of pressure/temperature analyzer. Use of combustion analyzer. Troubleshooting and repair of steam plant equipment. Operate utility system support systems and equipment. Operate a modern steam plant. Chemistry control of cooling tower water (open loop). Install valves, steam traps, regulators, floats, switches, relays, and automatic timers. Computer control of power boilers. Computer control of industrial chillers. Computer control of fire alarm/prevention system. Read and interpret building plans, shop drawings, and schematics. Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with applicable standards and codes. Plan and schedule work for the group with, ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space, equipment and supplies for proper performance of duties. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am- 3:30pm (possible shift coverage) Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Leader/PD410900 Physical Requirements: Required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions and where equipment worked on is hard to reach. Work requires considerable overhead work that must be done from extension ladders, staging, forklifts, existing structural support beams. Frequently lifts and carries items that weighs up to 50 pounds and occasionally handles heavier items. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside and is usually dirty, dusty and greasy. Exposed to the possibility of burns from steam and high temperature hot water, Protective clothing and breathing apparatus are provided per codes and regulations.