Power Plant Mechanic

Saint Joseph's University•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision to perform such duties as assigned in operation and maintenance of power plant and related power plant equipment.

Ability to think and act quickly in an emergency.
Two years of experience or training in maintenance and operation of power plant equipment.
Some experience must have been in a plant of comparable size.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Perform all duties peculiar to, and normally required in, the trade of power plant mechanic, following recognized procedures and techniques for such work.
Operates, fires, and maintains boilers to meet the need for steam.
Plans firing for energy-efficient operations.
Maintains automatic temperature controls.
Reads gauges, meters, and, through the use of automatic equipment, will maintain utility usage and equipment work logs.
Maintains and operates HVAC equipment.
To do cleaning and preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment.
To test water of mechanical equipment and to add and adjust chemicals as needed.
To lay out jobs in accordance with blueprints or sketches and to order, through supervision, parts and equipment necessary.
To make rounds of campus buildings, inspect equipment and take readings, and make adjustments to maintain proper environmental conditions.
To notify supervision of known malfunctions that would cause a failure of utility service.
Performs all classification-related duties as assigned.