Chilled Water Dist Tech

Vanderbilt University•Nashville, TN

13h

About The Position

The Chilled Water Distribution Technician is part of the Vanderbilt University Maintenance and Operations (VUMO) and is a key individual contributor responsible for the maintenance and operations of all chilled water systems on campus. This position ensures proper efficient operation in the summer months and conduct preventative maintenance on all equipment during the winter. Reporting directly to the Manager of BSC, CTLS and CWD the Chilled Water Distribution Technician will often be tasking with working closely with other CWD techs, the controls group, and the campus HAR technicians and electricians. About the Work Unit : Facilities provides facilities support for all construction, renovation, and routine maintenance of University space and facilities; housekeeping services for approximately 5.8 million square feet of academic, administrative, residential, and recreational space; grounds care for 330 acres that are a registered arboretum; turf care for athletic fields; and utilities for the University Central and the Medical Center. Facilities annual budget exceeds $100 million in operating expenses and includes over 400 employees. This branch manages major capital project expenditures totaling ~ $125 million annually and facility renewal, replacement, and large maintenance project expenditures totaling ~$20 million annually. The Facilities Business Operations Center provides support to the entire department, specifically regarding the areas of Finance, Employee Relations, Systems, Contracts and General Administration.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED is required
EPA Universal Refrigerant Recover Certification
Formal mechanical systems training
Experience with Trane, Johnson Controls/York, Daikin McQuay, and Carrier chillers
Must be able to bend, stoop, reach or stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift as at least 70lbs
Valid Driver License is required; must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Vanderbilt University engages a third party to provide up-to-date notifications regarding negative changes to motor vehicle records

Responsibilities

Perform equipment repairs/updates as needed
Chillers
Cooling towers
Chilled water pumps
Condenser water pumps
Refrigerant monitors
Perform Preventive Maintenance on the chillers which consist of Removal of ends so that evaporator tubes can be brushed, condensing tubes to be brushed every 3 years so that eddy current can be performed by an outside contractor
Check all electrical connections to make sure they are all no loose connections
Lubricate motors on the chillers per specification
Check vacuum pump oil on the purge pumps
Perform Preventive Maintenance on cooling towers which consists of Removal of screens to clean fill, and reinstall after tower cleaning is completed
Clean hot decks, sumps and clean strainer in the tower
Inspect gearbox, motor and coupling
Check oil level in gearbox
Check electrical connections and sump heaters
Perform Preventive Maintenance on chilled water pumps and condenserwater pumps
Clean pump strainers
Lubricate motor as needed
Check electrical connections
Check for leaks
Complete repairs as needed
Perform Preventive Maintenance on refrigerant monitors
Monitor and change filters as needed
Complete repairs as needed
Construction Job Projects
Meet with vendors on job projects
Perform project management to insure the work is being correctly performed
Other
Perform flow studies on buildings throughout the campus to get better water flow through buildings and water loop
Check AIM system for work orders and assign as needed.
Close out work orders when jobs are completed
Research and order parts through storeroom as needed
Attach work order numbers to vendor invoices for approval by Manager
Perform any other work that is assigned by Manager