Maintenance Mechanic Boilermaker

This is a highly customer service oriented position in which employees should strive to exceed customer expectations. Perform Journeyman level skilled work in the installation, modification, assembly, maintenance, service, and repair of all types of residential and commercial hot water and steam boilers. Inspect equipment for proper operation, lubrication and cleaning, and follow a schedule of preventative maintenance to ensure facilities are in accordance with pertinent state and local codes. Perform a variety of maintenance welding tasks, rigging, plumbing and electrical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain and repair residential gas and oil furnaces. Monitor operation of unit and make adjustments to ensure optimum efficiency using flue gas analyzer.
• Operate, maintain and repair residential and commercial boilers both hot water and steam. Monitor them by checking water levels and pressures, testing low water controls, high limits, over pressure switches and all other safeties including safety valves.
• Troubleshoot electrical control circuits, low and high voltage, and replace necessary parts to maintain boiler's operation.
• Participate in the design and installation of new boilers and heating equipment. Determine routing of pipe and location of equipment so it can be maintained and installed to trade practice specifications, blueprints and codes.
• Assist in the decision of when heating systems are started and shut down depending on outside air temperatures to ensure lowest cost of operations.
• Install and assemble new boilers which include wiring all boiler controls, gas pipes, boiler supply and return lines, feed water lines, and intake air and exhaust, and testing for safe operations.
• Install, maintain and repair condensate pumps, boiler feed pumps and circulating pumps replacing seals, impellers and motors, float type switches, single and three phase.
• Re-tubing older boilers which includes cutting out old tubes with torches, cutting new tubes to length, rolling new tubes into tube sheet, beading ends of tubes, and performing a hydrostatic test to ensure there are no leaks in the work performed.
• Replace seals, rope or push nipples in cast iron sectional boilers by splitting cast sections apart and replacing necessary seals and gaskets. Reassemble boiler sections torqueing to proper specifications, and perform a hydrostatic test to ensure there are no leaks.
• Operate, troubleshoot and maintain high efficiency boilers, gas fired domestic water heaters and steam operated water heaters.
• Perform a variety of heavy and light welding duties involving working with black iron, cold roll, aluminum, stainless steel, and cast iron. Welding processes include gas welding, stick welding, mig/tig welding.
• Maintain the boiler rooms in a clean and safe condition. Participate in the painting of boiler machinery and rooms.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to supportive staff personnel including estimating costs for time and materials.
• Provide assistance to other trades projects as directed.
• Live out and make decisions in line with the Clarkson University values in all daily activities.
• Operate and work in a safe manner at all times and ensure the highest level of housekeeping.
• Provide mentoring and leadership to interns, apprentices and/or student workers.
• Willingness to take courses and/or training to meet trade specific and University standards.
• Complete Clarkson Vehicle Safety Checklist before vehicle use. Be responsible for care, cleanliness, and maintenance of assigned vehicle and report all vehicle concerns to appropriate supervisor immediately.
• Operate a Clarkson vehicle in accordance with University policy.
• Deliver timely, friendly, and effective service to University faculty, staff and students.
• Encourage and promote teamwork.
• Participate in reporting of campus damage and/or safety issues.

Qualifications:

Minimal Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in boilermaker related field.
• Journeyman card as boilermaker.

Minimal Experience:

• Four (4) years of journeyman equivalent experience as a boilermaker.
• Documented record of taking courses and/or training to meet University standards.

Preferred Experience:

• Four (4) or more years of journeyman equivalent experience as a boilermaker.

Essential Skills:

• NY State Pesticide License (if individual does not have this, they must obtain within 12 months).
• Must have enthusiasm for the job, a customer service approach and be willing to work in a team environment.
• Hold a valid NYS driver's license with a driving record acceptable to meet the University insurance standards.
• Proficient mathematical skills.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Possess general knowledge of the campus layout and building locations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse constituencies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills are required.
• Must be able to function under stressful conditions and/or high volume with short turnaround.

Health & Safety:

All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University's Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

Disclaimer Statement:

The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement:

An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).