Temperature Control Mechanic

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Urbana, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for testing purposes only. Biannual Crafts and Trades Testing Listings are for testing purposes only. To be considered for a vacancy, you will need to apply to an open position. To submit an application, please visit our career site for a listing of current vacancies. Employees at this level perform skilled work involving the repair, maintenance, adjustment, and replacement of pneumatic, mechanical, and/or direct digital temperature control systems and equipment. They work under direct supervision from a designated supervisor.

Requirements

• Certificate of completion of a pipe trades apprenticeship under a registered Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training program that included one (1) year (12 months) of experience in the area of pneumatic, mechanical, and/or direct digital control systems.
• Acceptance as a journeyman Temperature Control Mechanic by the local pipe trades industry as a result of having passed the examination used generally in the area AND five (5) years (60 months) of experience in the trade, including apprenticeship and/or applicable vocational training, that included one (1) year (12 months) of experience in the area of pneumatic, mechanical, and/or direct digital control systems.
• Five (5) years (60 months) of work experience in pneumatic, mechanical, and/or direct digital control systems.
• The trade for this purpose shall include work normally performed by plumbers, pipefitters, pipefitter welders, refrigeration mechanics, temperature control mechanics, oil burner mechanics, and lead burners.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and adjusts pneumatic/mechanical systems and equipment and/or computerized systems (such as fiber optics and direct digital temperature control systems).
• Repairs, maintains, or overhauls temperature control devices (such as thermostats, relays, damper motors, pneumatic operated valves, small air compressors, fiber optics, and direct digital control systems).
• Diagnoses and remedies defects in temperature control systems.
• Assists in the preparation of estimates for projected overhaul, repair, or replacement of temperature control systems.
• Assists in the preparation of material orders for the purchase of equipment or repair parts.
• Maintains records and prepares reports on repairs accomplished or devices requiring special attention.
• Assigns and directs the work of temperature control mechanic apprentices.
• Complies with accepted safety standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
• Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.
• Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree