Preventive Mt Technician - Preventive Maintenance

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JOB TITLE:   

Preventive Maintenance Technician

JOB PURPOSE:  

Inspect, maintain and repair University mechanical systems and equipment, heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems and machinery; service water purification systems and compressed/vacuum air systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect water lines, steam lines, and/or pneumatic lines for correct fluid levels and pressures.
• Check wear on equipment parts such as v-belts, shaft alignment, oil and water levels on equipment; identify conditions that could lead to equipment failure.
• Perform complex repairs on machines and equipment to maintain proper working conditions; report major breakdowns to supervisor.
• Operate, maintain, and perform repairs to individual building boilers.
• Monitor and adjust air and water temperatures, chemical properties, and water purification.
• Check heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems for malfunctions; replace filters; grease and oil equipment parts to maintain proper working condition and prevent failures.
• Service and monitor the reverse osmosis and de-ionized water systems; sample and test heating and chilled water systems.
• Adjust inhibiter requirements as needed.
• Mix and add chemicals to drains, sewers, and hot/cold water systems, as directed.
• As assigned, document service dates, problems, repairs, or replacements of equipment and equipment parts and use designated computer software to analyze data on equipment conditions.
• Supervise and inspect work of subcontractors.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• May recommend budget expenditures for equipment repair or replacement.
• Keep abreast of current technology advances on equipment maintenance, repair and operation.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to learn
• Analysis/Problem Identification
• Initiative
• Technical/Professional Knowledge
• Quality Orientation
• Work Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education: High School Diploma or GED, plus completion of related technical or vocational education/training or Associate’s degree

Experience: 1 year of related machine maintenance and mechanical experience

Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements:

• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. 
• Be able to work on ladders and electric ladders
• Good attention to details 
• Able to lift 50 pounds with or without reasonabl