Preventative Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift (Facilities & Operations)

County of Berks, PA; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Berks is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform routine, extensive, and preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment and utility systems in county buildings. Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines are required.

The role requires flexible response to workload changes and independent judgment in troubleshooting. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance on boilers, AHU/RTU/VAV/FCU systems, cooling towers, pumps, and related equipment, plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification in two of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, boilers, and automated controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on boilers, AHU, RTU, VAV, FCU, MAU chillers, cooling towers, pumps and motors.
• Inspect and document condition of complex systems to identify failures and repairs.
• Ensure automated control programs operate within parameters and county standards.
• Collaborate with contractors and tradespeople as needed.
• Maintain records of time, work performed, and materials used.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

HVAC

Building systems

Electrical & plumbing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification in two of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, boilers, or automated controls

Job description

• ***The Starting Rate for this position is $30.26 per hour***
• ***35 hours per week***

• ***The Starting Rate for this position is $30.26 per hour***
• ***35 hours per week***

Position Summary

This position performs routine, extensive, and preventative maintenance and repair work on mechanical equipment and utility systems in commercial and residential buildings and grounds for the County of Berks.

Attention to detail, the ability to consistently meet deadlines, and strong organizational skills are required. Must demonstrate flexibility in response to unexpected changes in the workload and exercise sound independent judgment and analytical skills in order to recommend solutions. Performs other related duties as required.

Position Responsibilities

• Essential Functions*:**
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical systems and equipment on a scheduled basis and in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. Including but not limited to boilers, steam traps, PRV, AHU, RTU, VAV, FCU, MAU chillers, cooling towers, hydronic chilled water & hot water systems, air compressors, pneumatics, water conditioning equipment, electronics, controllers, fans, pumps, and motors.
• Conducts routine inspections and accurately documents the working condition of complicated systems and equipment for the purpose of identifying pending failures and/or necessary repairs or replacement.
• Ensures that all automated control programs are operating within established parameters, including but not limited to computerized programs that control and monitor mechanical equipment and utility systems.
• Ensures that all automated control programs are operating correctly in all County.
• facilities where they are installed and operable.
• Ensures that all building temperatures, security, and fire systems are functioning
• properly and up to code requirements.
• Collaborate with general contractors, construction professionals, and tradesmen.
• Keep accurate records of time spent working, description of work performed, and
• materials used.
• Knowledge of Governing authority, such as, but not limited to, OSHA, DEP,
• Department of Health Regulations and Requirements.
• Ability to operate County vehicles.
• Position requires initiative, extensive knowledge, and work experience in all levels of building systems, infrastructure, and facilities operations.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Required to participate in a 7-day, 24-hour rotating on-call system for non-traditional working hours and respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Assists with the maintenance and upkeep of fire detection and suppression systems and contributes to the regular, incremental inspection of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
• Crosstrain other personnel (custodial and maintenance) in visual and audible inspection of equipment to gain a timely reporting response to system trouble.
• Assist other maintenance personnel, when required and only at the direction of management, in the performance of minor and major repairs of all buildings and equipment.
• Ability to operate skid steer, backhoe, and other equipment as needed.
• Ability to operate snow removal equipment, including but not limited to snowplows, snow throwers, salters, and loaders.
• Ability to operate lawn mowing equipment to maintain County property as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Education And Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D. certification from a recognized issuing agency.
• Possession of a License and/or completion of a County-approved certification program, which ensures proficiency in two of the following: plumbing, electrical, HVAC, boilers, and automated controls.
• Preferred five (5) years' experience in the building and facilities maintenance field.
• Any equivalent combination of experience or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the safe use of mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of the standard practices, tools, and terminology of related trades.
• Knowledge of general maintenance principles and practices.
• Extensive knowledge of data entry, computer operations, and automated/electronic
• record keeping.
• Ability to independently plan work assignments.
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to train and direct the efforts of others within the maintenance organization.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Working knowledge of air compressors, steam distribution systems, water softeners, air handling systems, piping systems, valves, fittings, controls, electrical circuits, motors, HVAC infrastructure, fire suppression systems, water treatment systems, and chemical testing.
• Considerable knowledge of the English language, including correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously, maintain project schedules, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, and outside agencies.
• Ability to adhere to all County policies and procedures and appropriately engage services provided by other County departments.
• Ability to analyze problems and communicate with the general public, staff, and other department heads in a prompt and courteous manner