CENTRAL PLANT REPAIRER

UAB group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Central Plant Repairer to support the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of central plant equipment that provides campus heating, cooling, and utilities. The role requires a High School diploma or GED and at least three years of related experience, along with a valid US driver’s license with a clean MVR.

Work will be onsite with rotation/flexible staffing across shifts within a Facilities organization classed as Regular employee status.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and three years of related experience.
• Valid driver's license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Responsibilities

• Performs routine operations and preventive maintenance on chillers, refrigeration units, plumbing components, and related equipment; assists with repairs, modifications, and installations of controls and devices, including sensors, switches, meters, relays, and thermostats.
• Assists skilled trades in routine maintenance on chillers, refrigeration units, and related equipment; may inspect motor windings, test amperage, change oil, lubricate motors and pumps, pressure test systems, inspect or replace gears, bearings and fasteners; prepare equipment for inspections; monitor refrigerant, oil, and lubricants; record performance and inspection results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

To assist with the basic maintenance, repair, and upkeep of central plant equipment and systems that support campus heating, cooling, and utilities.

Central Plant Repairer

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Job Summary

To assist with the basic maintenance, repair, and upkeep of central plant equipment and systems that support campus heating, cooling, and utilities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs routine operations and preventive maintenance on chillers, refrigeration units, plumbing components, and related equipment; assists with repairs, modifications, and installations of associated controls and devices, including sensors, switches, meters, relays, and thermostats.
• Assists skilled trades in performing routine operations and preventive maintenance on chillers, refrigeration units, and related equipment. Tasks may include inspecting motor windings, testing amperage draws, changing oil, lubricating motors and pumps, pressure testing systems, and inspecting or replacing gears, bearings, and fasteners. May help prepare equipment for annual inspections, clean and recondition components such as purge drums and cooling tower louvers, and perform housekeeping duties in the Central Plant. Also monitors and maintains refrigerant, oil, and lubricants, and records equipment performance and inspection results.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Pay Range: $19.80 - $25.75

High School diploma or GED and three (3) years of related experience required.

Driving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle in performance of University business. Current guidelines include possession of a valid driver's license issued in the United States, at least 21 years of age and at least 3 years of driving experience. Must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Job Category

Facilities

Organization

112802010 Chilled Water

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Rotation / Flexible Staffing / Multiple Shifts

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Onsite