Automatic Plant Mechanic 'B'

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Job Summary 

Analyzes, test, adjust, and repair automatic oil and gas-fired boiler controls. Checks readings on meters and gauges, and adjusting equipment controls in order to verify readings under specified operating conditions. Records and analyzes equipment temperature, hours of operation, fuel consumption and temperature to diagnose equipment malfunctions.   

Essential Functions

•  • Repairs, installs, and maintains gas and oil burners and controls, tanks, pressure vessels, and related industrial and residential equipment gauges and valves, including pressure, sequential, boiler, lead-lag and safety valves and gauges. 

• • Checks reading on meters and gauges; adjusts equipment controls in order to verify readings under specified operating conditions; records data such as equipment temperature, hours of operation, fuel consumption, and temperature in diagnosing equipment malfunctions; performs fuel analyses in diagnosing  equipment malfunctions.

•  • Tests, adjusts, installs, and repairs equipment following blueprints, schematic drawings, and verbal or written instructions.

•  • Prepares project time and materials estimates.

•  • Oversees the work of trades trainees and helpers. 

Minimum Requirements 

•   High school diploma or equivalent.

•  • Three years of experience learning the automatic plant trade as an apprentice.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

• Demonstrated knowledge of:

• o the methods, materials and tools of the automatic plant trade. 

• o the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the automatic plant trade. 

• o the theory and principles of the operation of heating and cooling systems. 

• o the operation of the electronic controls and motors associated with the operation of heating and cooling systems.  

• Demonstrated ability to: 

• o diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions. 

• o interpret and work from blueprints, schematic drawings, and specifications.

•  o accurately follow oral and written instructions. 

• o establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and associates.

 Disclaimer 

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

Nondiscrimination 

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices. 

Certificates/Licenses 

Possession of a proper class license valid to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment.