POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
the direction of the Supervisor of Building Services, the Building Equipment
Operator I will work and maintain low pressure boilers, auxiliary equipment,
air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. The incumbent will perform skilled,
safe, economical operations and maintenance of heating, ventilating and air
conditioning apparatus. The Building
Equipment Operator I will also perform weekly inspections in accordance with
the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Act (MOSHA) and keeps required
inspection forms. The incumbent’s work
will be checked periodically for conformance with work standards and
procedures.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Opens building, unlocks
office doors, turns on lights as assigned, checks gauges regularly for proper
functioning of all aspects of boiler operations;
Checks water level and
steam pressure to ensure safe and constant generation of steam,
blowing
down boilers, cleaning burners and flues. Continuously checks all safety values and oil
gauges assigned, lubricating equipment according to a prescribed schedule;
Maintains grounds and acts as
supervisor in his/her absence;
Operates and maintains
snow removal, lawn care, and other motorized equipment;
Informs supervisor of
water or steam leaks;
Inspects air
conditioning and blower systems for proper operating condition;
Makes minor repairs and
shuts down equipment when required to avoid damage;
Keeps hourly, weekly,
and monthly logs of operations and temperature readings; and
Performs other related
duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of the
operation of boilers, auxiliary equipment, air conditioning and refrigeration,
hazards and safety techniques of the trade;
Ability to perform
effective inspections in accordance with Maryland Occupational Safety and
Health Act (MOSHA) and accurately maintain the required inspection;
Knowledge of the tools,
methods and practices used in maintaining boilers and air conditioning
equipment;
Ability to understand
and follow oral and written directions; and
Familiarity with boiler
operations, refrigeration, and other equipment to recognize changes that
indicate impending difficulties.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of a standard high school
diploma or GED preferred. A minimum of
two (2) years successful progressive school system custodial experience.
Possession of certificate of completion for Boiler Class training courses
prescribed by the Department of Plant Operations required or successful
completion of the Boiler Class within the first six (6) months of hire date.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of certificate of completion of training courses prescribed by the Department of Plant Operations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Some supervisory responsibilities are required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing duties of this job, the employee must have the strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including the ability to climb a 40' vertical ladder, work from scaffolding and a bucket truck, the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 80 lbs., work in cramped interior spaces, and the ability to do extensive walking, bending, stooping, crawling and kneeling in the course of completing daily work assignments. The employee is required to maintain sustained physical effort and some exposure to dust, dirt, chemical solutions, solvents, odors, and adverse weather conditions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Employees in this class are considered emergency personnel and therefore are expected to have working telephone service, possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 24 hours, seven days a week.
Required to work overtime to support school system and community programs and/or respond to emergency situations.
Required to work during inclement weather.