Advertised Salary $20.41 per AFSCME Contract
Posting Number G0001612
Location Ferris State University - Big Rapids
Number of Positions Available 1
FLSA Non-Exempt
Part-time/Full-time Full-time
Position Type Service Maintenance
Summary of Position Perform skilled trades work in operating and maintaining boilers and associated equipment of University owned property. Currently the anticipated shift for this position will be M-F, 4:00 pm - 12:30 am (however, please note that this may be subject to change).
Posting Date 06/16/2017
Initial Application Review Date 09/01/2017
Closing Date 08/31/2017
Open Until Applicants are Selected, Selected for interview, or Position Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Required Qualifications
Required Education High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Required Work Experience No additional work experience needed beyond what is required to obtain the Boiler Engineer's license.
Required Licenses and Certifications Valid driver's license.
May be required to have a valid forklift certificate within 60 days of date of hire.
Valid City of Grand Rapids High Pressure Boiler Engineer's license or equivalent certification.
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered Familiar with boiler PLC controls to down load or up load new programs as need.
Familiar with Rockwell Panelview system.
Familiar with Invensys Wonderware computerized monitoring system to generate miscellaneous trends for system troubleshooting.
Duties
Duties
Duties Disassemble boilers for cleaning.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Ensure proper feed water treatment of all assigned boilers to include proper chemical analysis and interpretation.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Familiar with boiler plant transmitters and knowledgeable in instrumentation controls calibration.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Inspect steam tunnel transmitters and make repairs as directed.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Lubricate and perform preventative maintenance on boilers, associated equipment and appurtenant systems.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Maintain assigned tools; keep equipment and mechanical space in a neat, organized and clean non-hazardous environment.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Maintain calibration log sheets.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Maintain logs and records.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Maintain system flow and differential pressure transmitters and perform periodic calibrations.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Maintain, repair, inspect, repack, lubricate condensate return systems, steam traps, PR valves, heat exchangers, steam piping, condensate piping and other steam and boiler related appurtenances.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Maintain, troubleshoot, and operate fire eye controllers and other boiler control devices.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Monitor air for confined space entry.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Operate boilers manually when automatic controls not available or malfunctioning.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Operate computer system for boiler.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Paint boiler and related equipment as needed.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Regenerates chemical tanks and runs all required water tests on boiler water, return and soft water.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Regenerates water softeners and dealkalizers.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Repack and/or rebuild valves, pumps, etc.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Re-pipe boilers and related equipment as needed.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Requisition of materials and parts.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Start boilers and turbine from cold position to bring to full operating pressure and place on line; removes from line and secures.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Use the Invensys Wonderware computerized monitoring system and generate miscellaneous trends for system troubleshooting.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Work with boiler PLC controls to down load or up load new programs as need.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Work with the Rockwell Panelview system.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Other duties may be assigned.
Essential/Marginal Essential
Duties Answer phones and operate radio.
Essential/Marginal Marginal
Duties Train others in the performance of the characteristic duties.
Essential/Marginal Marginal
Responsibilities / Skills and Abilities
Responsibilities
Responsibilities Maintain safety and security of equipment, vehicles, keys, tools, materials, and inventories.
Responsibilities Maintain safety, health, and quality standards and comply with various regulations in all duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities Report to immediate supervisor.
Required Skills and Abilities
Required Skills and Abilities Be familiar with general piping procedures.
Required Skills and Abilities Communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty and visitors.
Required Skills and Abilities Direct and train others in the performance of the characteristic duties.
Required Skills and Abilities Erect and work from ladders, scaffolding, boom truck, and related devices.
Required Skills and Abilities Familiar with Invensys Wonderware computerized monitoring system to generate miscellaneous trends for system troubleshooting.
Required Skills and Abilities Familiar with Rockwell Panelview system.
Required Skills and Abilities Familiar with boiler PLC controls to down load or up load new programs as need.
Required Skills and Abilities Have thorough knowledge of high pressure boiler operation and feed water treatment.
Required Skills and Abilities Keep and maintain accurate records.
Required Skills and Abilities Maintain University standards of good workmanship in both quality and quantity.
Required Skills and Abilities Operate a personal computer.
Required Skills and Abilities Perform mathematical computations with a high degree of accuracy.
Required Skills and Abilities Read, understand, interpret, and follow blue prints, sketches, job specifications, layout piping systems, directions, safety labels, equipment operations manuals, etc.
Required Skills and Abilities Understand and know methods, materials, tools, equipment, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the trade.
Required Skills and Abilities Understand, use good judgment, and follow procedures established through safety training and the physical plant safety manual.
Required Skills and Abilities Work harmoniously with others in situations of variable temperatures; occasional noise; stressful workloads; and inclement weather environments.
Required Skills and Abilities Work independently.
Required Physical Abilities
Required Physical Abilities Lift a minimum of 30 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
Required Physical Abilities Sit, walk, lift, push, pull, stoop, bend, climb and crawl.
Required Physical Abilities Stand for most of shift.
Required Physical Abilities Work in tunnels, shafts, and similar confined spaces.
Required Physical Abilities Work on ladders, scaffolds, roofs, and elevated surfaces.
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