Power Plant Lead Mechanic

James Madison University•Harrisonburg, VA
•$58,000 - $63,000•Onsite

About The Position

James Madison University (JMU) Facilities Management is hiring a Power Plant Lead Mechanic. This position requires availability for all shifts and participation in an on-call rotation. The role involves skilled operations, maintenance, repair, inspection, and rebuilding of steam generation and chill water production mechanical equipment, as well as related systems. Responsibilities also include the inspection, repair, and maintenance of steam and chill water distribution systems. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave, health coverage, retirement options, wellness programs, and a tuition waiver program.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of all aspects of repair and maintenance procedures to steam/chiller plant distributions/condensate return systems
  • Working knowledge of applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures
  • Working skills to include: use of hand and power tools, welding and cutting equipment and mechanical abilities
  • Ability to maintain and repair steam plant and related equipment
  • Ability to diagnose a variety of mechanical problems
  • Ability to read and interpret gauges, recorders and monitoring equipment
  • Ability to perform complex record keeping tasks
  • Ability to assist with maintaining DEQ/EPA Title V Operating Permit

Responsibilities

  • Providing leadership and supervision in the absence of the mechanical supervisor
  • Skilled and effective operations, maintenance, repair, inspection and rebuilding of steam generation and chill water production mechanical and related equipment
  • Inspection, repair and maintenance of steam and chill water distribution systems

Benefits

  • Paid vacation
  • Sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Community service leave
  • 19 paid holidays annually
  • Health insurance options
  • Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU
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