Maintenance Tradesperson

OLIVET COLLEGE • Olivet, MI

3d

About The Position

This is a full-time position with occasional overtime as required. Under general supervision of Director of Physical Plant and according to accepted practice and standards, performs skilled tasks with HVAC to provide the University of Olivet with safe and reliable structures, systems, and equipment consistent with specifications in local, state and federal code. Will be required to assist in other capacities due to variations in work load and staffing. May participate in snow removal, electrical, carpentry or pool operation. This job description is not all inclusive as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

• EPA 608 Universal Refrigerant Certification
• Must Possess a Mechanical Contractor License from LARA
• 8 years of experience.
• Current licenser may be required for work in specific areas such as plumbing and electric work.
• Ability to read, write and interpret drawings.
• Up to one month of on-the-job training and experience.
• Required to maintain an emotional balance in times of stress and crisis.

Responsibilities

• Installs, tests, inspects, calibrates, adjusts, repairs, replaces and maintains heating systems and equipment including such components as pumps, motors, fans, valves, meters, gauges, switches, piping, water chillers, air conditioning units, thermostats, pneumatic converters, etc. Repairs or replaces components such as thermostats, switches, compressors, fans, and coils using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Estimates material requirements and orders such according to departmental procedures; reads blueprints and specifications; diagnoses problems and determines most efficient work methods. Records time and material utilized on various projects and maintains related records.
• Regularly performs scheduled preventative maintenance procedures; cleans and lubricates equipment and machinery including motors, gear boxes and bearings; changes belts and filters; and completes other preventative maintenance activities on travel vans, cars and maintenance vehicles such as oil changes, tire repairs, checking/filling fluid levels and so forth. Maintains preventative maintenance records and reports any problems.
• Designs, prepares layout and fabricates various parts such as sheet metal duct work, mounting plates, brackets, supports, etc. Welds, brazes and solders connections as required.
• Regularly maintains and logs readings taken from gauges, pumps, valves and meters, repair work performed, materials utilized and required inspection information (i.e., date, reading, etc.). Notifies supervisor of problems or unusual conditions.
• Starts, stops, adjusts and regulates equipment according to procedures, specifications or instructions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed