Maintenance Tech

Missouri Southern State University•Joplin, MO

20d

About The Position

Performs general maintenance on various types of buildings, equipment and systems, ie., motors, pumps, valves, bearings, floats, pulleys, belts, switches, relays, plugs, light ballasts, light photocells, fuses, circuit breakers, timers, transformers, wiring and fire sensors. Assists in preventive maintenance on facility systems and equipment; maintains HVAC system, including VAV boxes; thermostats; electrical systems, pneumatic controls, electrical and electronic controls, actuators, etc.; maintains boilers, domestic hot water systems and pumps. Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment using hand and power tools, precision measuring or testing devices. Perform a variety of maintenance activities in the support of the Universitys equipment, operation and maintenance of pumps and motors. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Responsible for complete maintenance in area of assignment. Observes and adjusts a wide variety of mechanical equipment to assure proper operation. This equipment includes pumps, engines, motors, conveyors, compressors and laboratory equipment. Dismantles equipment for servicing, repair or installation of replacement parts Lubricates and cleans pumps, motors, fans, machinery and other mechanical equipment Replaces washers, seals, packing or parts on faucets, water coolers, flushometers, valves, traps, etc. Clears stoppages in sanitary or storm drainage systems using plumbers snake, vacuum or manual plungers Replaces defective bulbs, sockets, switches, ballasts, fuses, and receptacles in buildings or on the exterior areas of the campus. Regulates steam and hot water equipment in mechanical rooms, offices, laboratories, residence areas, etc. Adjusts valves, thermostats and dampers. Maintain proper pool water chemistry including calibrating and adjusting chemical dispensers and assures water purification standards. Monitor pool functions to include reading gauges, graphs, meters, and control panels to ensure water quality. Clean and maintain chemical dispensing units, pumps and boilers, as required. Repair and maintain pool equipment, pumps, small and large motors, pipes, valves, chemical dispensing units and chlorinators. Performs labor or other semi-skilled duties including drilling, digging, etc. Cooperates and coordinates work with other crafts as needed Maintains inspection duties according to established procedures and preventative maintenance schedules. May be asked to formulate new task lists. Reports unsafe conditions and building or equipment damage to supervisors SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES. This is a non-supervisory position.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED preferred.
A minimum of four year's experience as a general or trades maintenance mechanic; or graduation from a recognized trade school and two years of acceptable experience.
Ability to read blueprints, procedure manuals, work orders, equipment operating instructions and general correspondence (ie: memos, letters, etc.).
Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, administration and visitors.
Ability to read and accurately complete maintenance requests, time sheets, supply requests, etc.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Requires at least a type 2 refrigerant transition and recovery certification.
Must have valid Drivers License and ability to meet Universitys insurance requirements for driving University vehicles.
Should be skilled in the refrigeration field including installation, trouble shooting and repair of equipment from small appliances to industrial size.
Should be skilled in hydronics and other applications of heating and chiller systems.
This includes installation, trouble shooting and repair of gas fired furnaces, low-pressure steam boilers, chillers, pumping systems and air handling equipment.
Should be skilled in the electrical trade to include trouble shooting of industrial equipment, fixtures and controls.
Should be able to design and install electrical fixtures and equipment involved in various construction projects.
Should have a working understanding of DDC automated controls, pneumatic controls and other control systems.
Should have a general knowledge of computers operations (prefer MicroSoft Word and Excel).
Should be knowledgeable of water chemistry including chemical treatments for boilers, closed water loops and condenser and domestic water systems to prevent corrosion and scaling of equipment.
Chemical treatment duties consist of training, handling of water treatment chemicals, testing and management of pumps, controls and related equipment

Nice To Haves

Journeyman certificate preferred.
Journeyman Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for complete maintenance in area of assignment.
Observes and adjusts a wide variety of mechanical equipment to assure proper operation.
Dismantles equipment for servicing, repair or installation of replacement parts
Lubricates and cleans pumps, motors, fans, machinery and other mechanical equipment
Replaces washers, seals, packing or parts on faucets, water coolers, flushometers, valves, traps, etc.
Clears stoppages in sanitary or storm drainage systems using plumbers snake, vacuum or manual plungers
Replaces defective bulbs, sockets, switches, ballasts, fuses, and receptacles in buildings or on the exterior areas of the campus.
Regulates steam and hot water equipment in mechanical rooms, offices, laboratories, residence areas, etc.
Adjusts valves, thermostats and dampers.
Maintain proper pool water chemistry including calibrating and adjusting chemical dispensers and assures water purification standards.
Monitor pool functions to include reading gauges, graphs, meters, and control panels to ensure water quality.
Clean and maintain chemical dispensing units, pumps and boilers, as required.
Repair and maintain pool equipment, pumps, small and large motors, pipes, valves, chemical dispensing units and chlorinators.
Performs labor or other semi-skilled duties including drilling, digging, etc.
Cooperates and coordinates work with other crafts as needed
Maintains inspection duties according to established procedures and preventative maintenance schedules.
May be asked to formulate new task lists.
Reports unsafe conditions and building or equipment damage to supervisors