The Boiler Operator will work on a rotating shift to operate and maintain a dual fuel steam plant with large electric centrifugal chillers while maintaining operation logs and monitoring the energy management computer system. They will also be working closely with the HVAC crew to identify and resolve utility problems. The Lehigh community takes seriously our commitment to antiracism and The Principles of our Equitable Community.

1. Facility Operations
*Start and shut down boilers
*Monitor energy management graphics and disposition alarm messages
*Inspect utility plant equipment, cooling towers and building mechanical rooms
*Perform chemical analysis on operating boilers
*Calibrate water quality analyzer and operate water softeners
*Start and stop air compressors and air dryers
*Starts and shuts down centrifugal chillers
*Troubleshoots operating difficulties and takes corrective action
*Legibly records readings of plant operating parameters
*Maintains computer log of plant operations and conditions
*Cleans machinery and spaces
*Responds to emergencies
*Works with HVAC tech/mechs to perform assigned tasks

2. Repairs and maintains machinery and equipment
*Monitors mechanical devices in operation to identify source of trouble
*Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
*Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments
*Repairs or replaces defective parts
*Lubricates and cleans parts
*Starts devices to test performance
*Performs preventive maintenance

Position Number: S75160

Grade: 8-40; $45,490 - $54,600

This is an approximate range and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

Special Considerations

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist at inada@lehigh.edu

The duties of the position do not allow for a remote work option; the employee in this position will be required to work on campus where they can be fully accessible to the Lehigh community

Will work a variable shift

Will sometimes need to climb or balance, lift up to 60 pounds, pull or push, reach, see, hear, sit, stand, talk, handle or feel, stoop kneel, crouch or crawl

Subject to working in areas with electrical hazard, frequent vibration, fumes or airborne particles, non-weather heat and work hazards

This position is considered Essential Services Staff; Essential Services Staff are required to report to campus and remain during inclement weather and other emergency situations; they are defined as those needed to deliver student services and maintain campus facilities, campus safety and security

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

Technical Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or other Building Maintenance Trade preferred

Three to five years related work experience

Basic Computer skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Solid analytical and problem solving skills, ability to work independently

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety.  Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

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