Power Plant Lead Mechanic | Maintain Steam & Chilled Water

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Options

Employee Well-Being

Tuition Waiver Program

Job summary

James Madison University is seeking a Power Plant Lead Mechanic to provide leadership in the power plant and oversee steam generation and distribution systems. The role requires availability for all shifts and on-call rotations, ensuring reliable operation of steam and chilled water production equipment.

The position emphasizes hands-on maintenance, safe operation, and collaboration with the mechanical team in a heavy infrastructure environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of repair and maintenance procedures for steam/chiller plant distributions
• Working knowledge of safety rules, regulations and procedures
• Ability to use hand and power tools, welding and cutting equipment
• Ability to diagnose a variety of mechanical problems
• Ability to read gauges, recorders and monitoring equipment
• Ability to perform complex record keeping tasks
• Ability to assist with maintaining DEQ/EPA Title V Operating Permit

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership and supervision in the absence of the mechanical supervisor
• Skilled and effective operations, maintenance, repair, inspection and rebuilding of steam generation and chill water production mechanical and related equipment
• Inspection, repair and maintenance of steam and chill water distribution systems

Skills

Steam plant knowledge

Safety procedures

Tools & welding

Diagnose mechanical issues

Read gauges

Record keeping

Title V knowledge

Job description

James Madison University is seeking a Power Plant Lead Mechanic to provide leadership in the power plant and oversee steam generation and distribution systems. The role requires availability for all shifts and on-call rotations, ensuring reliable operation of steam and chilled water production equipment.

The position emphasizes hands-on maintenance, safe operation, and collaboration with the mechanical team in a heavy infrastructure environment.