Facilities Mechanic Sys Tch Sr

Function Statement:
Under the general direction of a supervisor, performs complex tasks that ensure the uninterrupted operations of mechanical systems and equipment. Inspects, tests, installs, fabricates, modifies, rigs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs mechanical systems and equipment. Mechanical systems and equipment include, but are not limited to: boilers, compressed gas systems, medical gas systems, backflow preventers, fire pumps, air compressors, laboratory and industrial kitchen HVAC/R equipment (e.g., ice machines, freezers, refrigerators), rotating equipment (e.g., compressors, pumps), drain, waste and vent systems, specialty water systems (e.g., chlorine dioxide, de-ionized water, reverse osmosis), domestic water systems, steam and condensate systems and plumbing fixtures. Responds to emergency situations and evaluates and corrects defects. Identifies, communicates, coordinates and completes projects and work performed in the assigned area(s). Leads team of facilities technicians. Mentors, trains and provides technical expertise to other staff. Distributes work orders in supervisors absence.

Assists other trades as needed; adheres to all safety practices and procedures; cleans and maintains work areas and equipment; attends meetings; properly completes documentation; provides a high level of customer service; communicates to customers, coworkers and supervision via written, electronic and verbal methods and devices; operates department vehicle; performs other duties as assigned. Actively supports our commitment to the university value of acting with integrity and personal accountability to establish a culture of professionalism in the workplace.

Shift, hours, days, and/or location are subject to change based on operational need in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement; may work overtime; subject to 24 hour emergency call.

Job Duties:
Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties and other job-related duties as required.

Performs Three of Six Technical Specialties (55%):
Rotating Equipment Maintenance and Repair:
Installs, maintains, and repairs rotating equipment (e.g., pumps, compressors, turbines, fire pumps, air compressors). Installs, maintains, and repairs rotating equipment components including but not limited to: bearings, belts, bases plates, couplings, gears, mechanical seals, shafts, and sheaves. Performs and interprets vibration readings. Aligns rotating equipment and related components. Performs basic rotating equipment PMs.

Plumbing and Pipefitting:
Installs and repairs piping and components. Installs and repair domestic water systems. Installs and repairs drain, vent and waste systems. Installs and repairs specialty water systems (e.g., chlorine dioxide, deionized water, reverse osmosis). Installs, certifies, repairs and performs preventative maintenance on backflow preventers. Installs and repairs plumbing equipment and fixtures (e.g., meters, valves, toilets). Installs and repairs compressed gas systems. Installs, inspects, tests and repairs natural gas systems. Installs and repairs fire protection system components (e.g., piping, heads, valves). Troubleshoots and resolves plumbing system issues (e.g., pressure, temperature, leaks). Performs plumbing and pipe fitting PMs

HVAC/R:

Installs and repairs laboratory and industrial kitchen HVAC/R equipment (e.g., ice machines, freezers, refrigerators). Repairs boilers. Performs intermediate and complex HVAC/R PMs.

Metal Working and Rigging:
Designs and fabricates mechanical system parts and tools (e.g., brackets, gaskets, guards, shafts). Performs equipment installations (e.g., fans, pumps, motors, vibration eliminators, etc.). Calculates loads and selects the appropriate equipment required to hoist extremely large or heavy equipment. Performs metal working and rigging equipment PMs.

Medical Gas System Maintenance:
Installs and repairs medical gas system components including, but not limited to: valves, wall plates, and fittings. Installs and repairs medical gas vacuum pumps. Repairs medical gas system piping. Repairs Environmate units. Verifies medical gas system pressures. Performs medical gas system PMs.

Steam and Condensate System Maintenance:
Installs and repairs steam and condensate system components including, but not limited to: controllers, coils, fittings, gauges traps, piping, strainers, valves, and vents. Fabricates steam and condensate system components. Troubleshoots and resolves low, medium steam system issues. Assists with the troubleshooting and repair of high pressure steam system steams. Performs intermediate steam system PMs.

Mentorship (20%)
Leads team of technicians. Mentors and trains technicians. Facilitates on-the-job training. Coordinates work performed in the assigned area. Leads projects.

General Duties (25%)
Technical Support:
Ensures areas are in compliance with applicable codes. Documents regulatory compliance tests. Facilitates building walk-throughs with key stakeholders. Inspects and tests installations and repairs to ensure they meet quality standards. Becomes knowledgeable of equipment and utilities and transfers that knowledge to other staff. Updates building drawings. Locates, identifies, disables, and enables local utility shut-offs. Generates permits (e.g., above ceiling, burn, penetration). Troubleshoots and resolves field problems. Participates on emergency response teams.

Communication / Recordkeeping:
Documents labor, materials and work performed on work orders. Submits material and equipment purchase requests (e.g., eRequests, eMaterials). Provides feedback on materials. Creates estimates for small projects. Informs customers when task are completed. Communicates and initiates work order escalation, if needed.

Other Departmental Duties:
Participates in professional development/ continuing education activities: obtaining and maintaining required certifications, soft skill development, etc. Interacts with and assists other areas and staff within the department. Participates in meetings, trainings, and orientations. May participate on committees. Performs other duties as assigned.

Major Work Characteristics:
Ability to: 1) read, understand and update blueprints, schematics and as built drawings, 2) read, understand and apply safety standards and practices (e.g., hazard communication, infection prevention, lock-out/ tag-out), 3) read, interpret and apply technical manuals and systems specifications, 4) follow applicable trade specific codes, standards and regulations, 5) learn technical skills and apply new knowledge to solve problems, 6) select and use hand, power and machine tools, 7) establish and maintain interpersonal relationships, 8) maintain a clean and safe work environment, 9) add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers; calculate fractions, decimals and percentages; use algebra, geometry and trigonometry, 10) apply engineering principles, load calculations, accepted techniques and equipment required to lift and move extremely large or heavy objects, 11) perform and interpret vibration analysis, 12) locate, disable and enable electrical disconnects and plumbing shut-offs, 13) instruct/teach others, assist with the development of training classes, and coach and develop others, 14) provide guidance and expert advice about technical systems or processes, 15) coordinate the work of others, 16) estimate the resources (e.g., time, materials) required to perform a task, 17) manage small projects with defined scope and timeline, 18) perform quality control analysis/evaluate service quality or system performance, Skills: 19) brazing and soldering, 20) welding, 21) cutting and threading pipe, 22) problem solving and systems analysis, 23) time management, 24) conflict management (e.g. handle complaints, identify issues and negotiate with others), 25) basic computer (e.g., data entry, data retrieval, electronic communication, internet searches, navigate and retrieve information from websites, create basic reports using Microsoft Word, create and manage projects with project management software, format, analyze, sort and filter data using spreadsheet software), 26) customer service (e.g. demonstrate empathy, meet quality standards, actively look for ways to help others), 27) planning and prioritizing work, 28) resource management, 29) troubleshooting mechanical systems, 30) team building, Knowledge of: 31) Ohio plumbing code (e.g. fittings, water supply systems, sanitary drainage systems, waste, stacks-vents, traps, piping and storage systems)**, 32) boiler operation, 33) ac/dc theory, 34) relationship of preventive maintenance and equipment life-cycle, 35) medical gas system design and operation *****, 36) steam system fundamentals (e.g., condensate, temperature and pressure relationships, flow, regulation and uses) *****

Minimum Classification Requirements:

High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience;); three years HVAC/R, plumbing, medical gas, steamfitting or machinist trade and related equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience; valid AWS Certified Welder certificate*****; obtain the following during probationary period: valid OSHA 30-hour General Industry Safety and Health card; EPA Section 608 Technician Certification- Universal***, ASSE 6040 certification* ****, demonstrated understanding of university building design standards (BDS)related to maintenance and repair of building systems and equipment, and demonstrated understanding of the project process as managed by FOD Design and Construction; successful completion of probationary period includes demonstrated competence in three of the following technical specialties as determined by the needs of the department: pump maintenance and repair, medical gas system maintenance, steam and condensate system maintenance, plumbing and pipefitting, metal working and rigging, and HVAC/R equipment.
** Plumbing and pipefitting requirement
*** HVAC/R systems requirement
**** Medical gas systems requirement
***** Steamfitting requirement - PSMQ

Desired Qualifications:
Associates/technical degree or certificate in skilled trades/maintenance related field; boiler operators license (e.g., low pressure, high pressure)

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to push and pull 70 lbs. and distinguish colors; climb and stand on ladders for extended periods of time.

Unusual Work Conditions:
May work in hot, cold, dusty, or dirty environments for an extended period of time. May work in cramped spaces.