Duke University Job Description:
UTILITY MECHANIC III* (0892)


Job Title: UTILITY MECHANIC III* 

Job Code: 0892 

FLSA:

Job Level: 08 

Revised Date: 11/01/2011  

Job Family: JF 21 

Occupational Summary

Assist in installation, repair and maintenance of utility plant equipment, facilities and distribution including overhauling, adjusting and repairing chillers, boilers, generators, pumps and auxiliary equipment.

Work Performed

Following a predetermined schedule, assist in preventative maintenance on utility plant equipment, facilities and distribution to include changing filters, checking pump alignments, lubrication of pump and fan bearings, gear boxes, linkages, and moving parts, replace pump seals and align shafts, clean and wipe down equipment, etc.

Read and understand equipment operation & maintenance manuals

Assist in scheduled overhauls on major utility equipment

Assist mechanics in installation, repair or replacement of all major utility equipment including pipes, conveyors, pumps, fans, valves, traps, expansion joints, relief valves, and pressure reducing valves

Fill out paperwork including but not limited to work orders, inventory, and preventive maintenance forms.

Use specialized testing devices, hand and power tools associated with the trade.

Perform skilled craft work related to plant maintenance that may include welding and cutting, and pipefitting

Operate and maintain all types of loaders and hoists at utility plants.

Maintain a clean and orderly working environment by cleaning assigned areas

Perform safety duties as a fire watch or confined space entry attendant

Assist other mechanics as required/directed.

Notify supervisor when they discover equipment is in need of repair

Adjust and maintain automatic control valves

Locate major branches, valves, return lines, and vacuum lines to troubleshoot plant or distribution problems

Perform basic calculations and conversions

Use computer software applicable to maintenance operations

Diagnose operational problems, control and equipment malfunctions, and initiate corrective action. Notify supervisor for major repairs.

Perform chemical testing and analysis of process water and maintain proper chemical levels within design limits

Maintain chemical treatment equipment such as softners, polishers, filters, pumps, etc.

Maintain chemical logs accurately and legibly

Provide technical guidance and direction to lower level personnel

Perform other related duties incidental to the work above

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training:

Work requires a High school diploma or equivalent

 

Experience:

Work requires four years experience in installing, maintaining and/or repairing utility systems equipment, facilities, or distribution. Must pass the Basic Duke Utility Systems Operations Test within 6 months of entering position. Must earn universal refrigerant certification within six months of entering position.

 

Skills:

N/A

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


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