STEAM SYSTEMS MECHANIC
STEAM SYSTEMS MECHANIC
The posting is intended to describe the general content and requirements of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.
Description
To perform maintenance, repairs, modification, replacement, and installation of boilers and associated
equipment, components and supporting equipment located in the District Steam Systems (DSS)
buildings, steam vaults and in other outlying facilities on campus.
Essential Accountabilities\:
Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, replacements, and installations on electronic, direct digital, pneumatic, and PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) controls and devices for boilers, associated equipment components, and supporting equipment to include controls, meters, relays, sensors, analog I/O, isolated and non-isolated I/O, VFD.
Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, modifications, replacements, rebuilds and installations on boiler electrical and mechanical components and supporting equipment such as pumps, fans, deaerators, piping, valves, heat exchanges, motors, hoists, motor control centers, power and lighting panels, emergency generators, lighting systems, air compressors and drying systems, and other similar equipment.
Performs boiler, fan and pump rebuilds including the replacement of O-rings and gaskets. Sets clearances on labyrinth seals, journal bearings, seal openings, thrust and counterthrust clearances per the manufacturer’s specifications using dial indicators, inside and outside micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring devices.
Performs rebuilds of gear boxes, drive couplings, intermediate shafts, fan blade pitches, compressors, pumps, and seal replacements. Packs steam valves, rebuilds steam regulator and relief valves with proper settings for steam pressure. Sets fuel/air ratios for boiler firing.
Interprets blueprints, sketches, or other descriptions of parts to determine their accuracy relative to the manufacturer’s specified clearances for boiler/pump/fan repairs, including disassembly/reassembly procedures.
Utilizes and maintains records and performs all service and maintenance repairs in accordance with current state and insurance regulations for boilers and associated equipment. Follows proper safety rules and regulations for clearances, vault entry and any other applicable rules and regulations.
Starting Pay Range\: $24.05 - $35.10 (Commensurate with experience & qualifications)