Maintenance Person II
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- Stanford University
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- Stanford
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Job Details
Maintenance Person II
Stanford University
Job Number: 82312
Job Code 7736, Range A26
Job Purpose
Maintenance Mechanic Helper is tasked to maintain the high level of facility cleanliness and appearance of the Central Energy Facility. Primary tasks include cleaning of Central Energy Facility exterior and machinery spaces, and the maintenance and repairs of the process steam vaults and hot water vaults. Tasks may also include process steam system building repairs and condensate return piping and equipment, and other tasks associated with general repairs and maintenance as assigned. Expected work schedule is weekdays 0500-1330.
Core Duties
40% - Routine Maintenance
- Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions on high and low pressure water and steam systems. Plant equipment includes Heat Recovery Chillers, Conventional Chillers, Hot Water Boilers, emergency diesel generator, cooling towers, pumps, valves, Variable Frequency Drives, etc.
- Check and change oil, clean or change filters, clean strainers, etc. as part of a planned maintenance program. Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
- Reading and interpreting vendor manuals and plant equipment diagrams.
- Mechanical maintenance of rotating equipment.
- Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.
- Performs cleaning, mopping, painting, re-lamping and other general housekeeping duties needed for efficient and safe sanitary work environment.
- Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment. Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
- Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
- Perform pump and motor alignment.
- Repair and replace piping, pipefittings, and valves.
- Dismantle and repack valves, prepare boilers and chillers for inspections, clean machinery under repair, cut gaskets.
- Assist in installation of piping and equipment, cutting threading, soldering, fitting of piping, installation of brackets and hangers.
- Purge chillers in accordance with established procedures.
- Tighten valve-packing glands, blow down compressed air tanks, clean strainers, and purge chillers, etc. under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.
30% - Optimization and Administration of Plant Operations
- Complete maintenance logs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school degree or equivalent
- Four years' experience with using mechanics hand tools and shop power tools, such as band saw, drill press, table grinder, pipe threading machine, etc.
- A California driver's license
- Sufficient knowledge of all plant equipment and understanding of the function and interrelationship of the same.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Ability to use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches.
- Knowledge of and ability to adhere to environmental and safety rules, regulations, and plant operating procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience working with large chiller systems
- Experience with mechanical, I&C, or electrical maintenance
- Experience with Distributed Controls Systems, Plant Historians, and standard office computer applications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequently lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.
- Frequently stand/walk, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 11-20 pounds.
- Frequently kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Requires ability to perform call back and overtime work due to emergencies, sickness, vacation, and other staffing needs in support of a 24/7 operation.
- Power Plant conditions require wearing of Personal Protective Equipment, including hearing protection with normal plant noise > 80dB TWA.
- May work at heights >4ft.
WORK STANDARDS
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with the applicable collective bargaining agreement and all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/
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To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stanfordcareers.stanford.edu
Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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