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INSULATION MECHANIC, MC
Job Title: INSULATION MECHANIC, MC
Job Code: 0403
FLSA: N
Job Level: 07
Revised Date: 07/01/2018
Job Family: JF 22
Occupational Summary
Perform skilled work associated with the installation, removal and repair of insulation and firestop systems on Duke University Medical Center equipment, systems and structures.
Work Performed
Perform skilled work associated with installation, removal or repair of insulation and firestop systems on industrial equipment, pipes, ductwork as well as other mechanical systems such as boilers, tanks, hot or cold air ducts or pipes, and heat exchangers.
Determine the amount and types of insulation materials needed, as well as methods of installation, based on factors such as location, surface shape and equipment use; initiate requisitions for materials.
Assist in the removal and sealing off or asbestos insulation following all proper safety procedures.
Read and review blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements, work specifications and material needed.
Troubleshoot problems and perform any re-work, modification or alternate application of insulation material.
Ensure that proper training is completed before performing work activities.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to a high school education with course work in skilled crafts or trades.
Experience
Work requires a working knowledge of insulating pipes and equipment normally acquired through 2 years of insulating experience.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
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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Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
