AFSCME - Group I-e

Master Agreement

AFSCME Benefits Summary

General Summary:

The Boiler Mechanic provides boiler related maintenance services for the district and reports to the Assistant Director for Facility Maintenance and/or the Director of Buildings and Grounds.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Efficiently and thoroughly troubleshoots heating and temperature control equipment within the district.
2. Reads and interprets blueprints in order to remove, lay out, and install temperature control systems.
3. Troubleshoots and repairs gas fired burners and their controls and tunes them to maximum efficiency.
4. Installs and repairs steam and hot water heating controls such as valves traps, pumps, and thermostats.
5. Determines material needs and estimates project costs from blueprints, sketches and existing conditions.
6. Independently organizes and lays out own work.
7. Tests and replaces all safety devices on boilers to insure proper function.
8. Performs water treatment tests and advises custodian of adjustments needed to insure boiler water is properly treated.
9. Completes and maintains required records and reports.
10. Performs all assigned duties in a manner in which contributes to the safety and well being of the staff and buildings.
11. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. High school diploma or GED required, college or trade school classes preferred.
2. Current State of Michigan Mechanical License with unlimited heating endorsement required.
3. Have a minimum of 3 years experience working on gas fired boilers 30 HP and larger including fireside, waterside, and combustion set-up.
4. Have a minimum of 2 years experience in temperature control work, both electric and pneumatic.
5. Have a valid State of Michigan driver’s license.
6. Capable of working from ladders, scaffolds and aerial platforms and working in confined areas such as tunnels, with proper training.
7. Be capable of reading and interpreting blueprints and sketches.
8. Possess good habits, character and attendance record.
9. Be neat in appearance.
10. Be able to speak, read and write at a level of proficiency that permits satisfactory job performance.
11. Possess knowledge in use of tools and equipment.
12. Possess good mechanical abilities.
13. Be capable and demonstrate the establishment and maintenance of harmonious, effective relationships with students, staff, supervisors and co-workers.
14. Upon request, present a certificate of good health signed by a licensed physician appointed by the school board verifying the physical ability to perform the job.
15. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
16. Possess a willingness to learn new job skills and techniques.