Mechanical Systems Operator, Facilities Services

Job Description To operate and maintain high-pressure boilers, chillers, and related equipment; perform related work. This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered. Examples of Duties

1. Mechanical systems operation. -Inspects heating equipment: checks fans, valving and piping, gauges, sight glasses and indication lights. -Insures proper operation of feed and return water pumps, sump and chemical pumps, water softeners, internal and external boiler components, electrical systems, and burners. -Maintains burner firing and fuel ratio control. -Boiler operation: maintains water level, steam pressure, proper deaeration tank operation, rotation of water and chemical pumps, and start-up and shut-down of boilers. -Maintains fuel system components. -Regulates continuous blowdown, blowdown water columns, top and bottom drums, and wall water boxes. -Blows water tubes in boiler with high-pressure steam and soot blowers to remove carbon deposits. -Water treatment: mixes chemicals. -Tests water condition for dissolved solids, "P", "M", and "O", alkalinity, sulfite, and pH levels. -Regulates chemical feed. -Maintains chemical usage information, boiler performance logs, recorder charts, and gas usage data. -Repairs drains and tubes. -Takes flow readings of water loops and air velocities in ducts to balance HVAC systems. -Monitors building automation and fire control systems and makes computer commands to start and stop fans, pumps, and related devices. -Monitors/repairs geothermal pumps and production, and injection systems. -Maintains heat exchangers, sand traps, injection wells, check valves, and pneumatic and automatic piping systems.
2. Maintenance. -Performs preventive maintenance on heat plant system. -Overhauls boilers. -Descales and repairs steam traps and expansion joints. -Cleans, lubricates and adjusts valves. -Inspects pump controls and fans. -Cleans areas in and around heating plant. -Paints walls, tanks, and stairways. -Performs preventive maintenance checks on fire extinguishers and fire control systems. -Checks for leaks in steam and condensate lines. -Cleans and changes filters and air handler on air conditioners and swamp coolers. -Performs routine maintenance plumbing. -Assists other maintenance staff performing their duties.