Plant Utilities Assistant

Illustrative Duties

• Monitors equipment consoles by reading, analyzing, and following up on all console readings, charts, and trouble calls.
• Adjusts equipment controls to correct malfunction when indicated by observation or in response to a signal.
• Reads and records gas, steam, and water meter readings.
• Completes Incident and Quality Assurance Reports.
• Advises supervisor when repairs are required.
• Receives and distributes fuel supplies required for all program locations.
• Performs preventive maintenance on heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems.
• As instructed, and under the guidance and supervision of qualified personnel, uses specific chemicals to treat water used in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems.
• Cleans strainers and condenser coils, maintains steam traps, and changes filters.
• Determines if refrigeration system is low on refrigerant; if so, identifies type and amount of refrigerant needed, and prepares system for charge.
• Regenerates water softeners. Installs, removes, washes, and stores window air-conditioners.
• Performs minor repairs such as: replacing worn gaskets, changing belts, and tightening joints.
• Assists the Plant Utilities Engineers 1 in the maintenance and overhaul of boilers and in the repair of stationary equipment.
• Performs supervised plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration work.
• Determines if water regulator valves need rebuilding or repair.
• Threads, solders or glues, and installs pipe using proper types of pipe and fittings. Repacks pumps and valves.
• Assists in the repair, maintenance, and operation of alarm and signal systems.
• Assists in the operation of energy management systems related to the control of clocks, lighting, filtering systems, HVAC, and boiler energy management systems.
• Cleans mechanical rooms.
• As assigned, during night shifts, weekends, or holidays, the Plant Utilities Assistant will respond to calls concerning mechanical, electrical, or plumbing breakdowns outside of the plant, troubleshoot the problem, and if possible, make necessary repairs or advise the appropriate authority regarding the problem.
• Provides instruction to Plant Utilities Helpers and Maintenance Helpers on routine jobs and equipment inspections.