Automatic Plant Mechanic 'B'

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a skilled technician to analyze, test, adjust, and repair automatic oil and gas-fired boiler controls. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining equipment and ensuring operational efficiency.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma and three years of apprenticeship experience in the field. Possession of a valid motor vehicle license is required. The role also includes overseeing trades trainees and maintaining effective working relationships.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience learning the automatic plant trade as an apprentice.
• Possession of a proper class license valid to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, installs, and maintains gas and oil burners and controls.
• Checks readings on meters and gauges; adjusts equipment controls.
• Tests, adjusts, installs, and repairs equipment following instructions.
• Prepares project time and materials estimates.
• Oversees the work of trades trainees and helpers.

Skills

Diagnosing and repairing equipment malfunctions

Interpreting blueprints and schematic drawings

Following oral and written instructions

Establishing effective working relationships

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Analyzes, tests, adjusts, and repairs automatic oil and gas‑fired boiler controls. Checks readings on meters and gauges, and adjusts 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 readings 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:
  • the methods, materials and tools of the automatic plant trade.
  • the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the automatic plant trade.
  • the theory and principles of the operation of heating and cooling systems.
  • the operation of the electronic controls and motors associated with the operation of heating and cooling systems.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions.
  • interpret and work from blueprints, schematic drawings, and specifications.
  • accurately follow oral and written instructions.
  • 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.