Stationary Equipment Apprentice - Bolger Center - Local 99

Aramark•Potomac, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stationary Equipment Apprentice repairs heating plant equipment including pumps, compressors, reducing stations, and heat exchangers. Completes preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment such as repacking and reheating valves, repacking pump seals, and greasing machinery. Takes directions from and assists the Lead Boiler Operator as required. At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Requirements

Ability to work with skilled and unskilled personnel within the Facility Services Department.
Good oral and written communication skills, ability to follow instructions and express ideas effectively and concisely.
Willing to seek training to enhance or learn new skills.
Accessible and available in the event of emergencies or when needed to meet the ongoing missions of the Facility Services Department.
Knowledge and technical skills required for the repair and maintenance of plumbing, heating, electrical systems, fixtures, devices, and applications.
A valid Driver’s License.
Operational knowledge of mechanical systems is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with high pressure boilers/steam systems and/or chilled water plants preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs annual maintenance overhauls on boilers including entering boiler firebox, water drum, breeching and flue to clean off soot and deposits.
Performs repairs to boiler and high pressure steam piping and fittings using hand tools.
Repairs air conditioning, heating, plumbing, and electrical systems as required.
Monitors running equipment, reads and records log entries; i.e., temperatures, pressures, flows, etc.
Collects water samples, and adds chemicals to tower and chilled water systems when assigned.
Responds to alarms, i.e., fire, smoke received by the Central Plant.
Performs basic cleaning duties in the Central Plant.
Paints equipment in Central Plant when required.
Labels various mechanical equipment by name, function, flow, etc.