Power Plant Lead Mechanic

James Madison University•Harrisonburg, VA
•Onsite

About The Position

JMU's Facilities Management is currently hiring for a Power Plant Lead Mechanic. This position will require you to be available to work all shifts and participated in the on-call rotation.

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
  • High-quality health insurance options
  • Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System
  • Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support
  • Tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU
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