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Duke University Job Description: |
Job Title: UTILITY MECHANIC III* |
Job Code: 0892 |
FLSA: E |
Job Level: 08 |
Revised Date: 11/01/2011 |
Job Family: JF 21 |
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.
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
| 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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