Facilities Mechanic Sys Tch Sr

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Job Title:

Facilities Mechanic Sys Tch Sr

Department:

University Hospital | Facilities Administration

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 supervisor’s 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