CENTRAL PLANT REPAIRER

UAB Medicine; University (FL); On-site; USD 56,735,000 - 73,784,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Central Plant Repairer to assist with maintenance, repair, and upkeep of central plant equipment supporting campus heating, cooling, and utilities.

Responsibilities include routine operations, preventive maintenance, and assisting skilled trades with complex tasks. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and three years of related experience; a valid US driver’s license and MVR review apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and three years of related experience.
• Driving record must meet guidelines with valid US driver’s license, age 21+, 3 years driving experience, and acceptable 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.
• Assists skilled trades in routine maintenance on chillers, refrigeration units, testing amperage, oil changes, lubrication, pressure testing, and inspection/replacement of gears and bearings; prepares equipment for inspections and maintains records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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

• 1. 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.
• 2. 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.
• 3. Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Pay Range: $19.80 - $25.75

Qualifications

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.

Primary Location

University

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