Position Summary:

• Operates, maintains, repairs and installs specialized and complex machinery including, but not limited to pumps, compressors, air moving/distribution equipment, motors, heat exchangers, valves, pneumatic systems and regulators.
• Responds to mechanical troubles calls and requests within the facilities, using hand tools, power tools, analyzing equipment and testing instruments.
• Preforms routine maintenance, preventative maintenance and inspections on mechanical equipment and related equipment/systems. Ancillary equipment and support systems is inclusive of, but not limited to controls, regulators, motors, compressors, air stations, coils, fluid/gas piping, strainers, operating valve and medical air/gas systems.
• Prepares, maintains and submits to the Supervisor, Maintenance and Construction requisitions for materials, work orders, required records and reports, pertaining to mechanical equipment/systems.
• Maintains daily time sheets and infonna1ion pertaining to work performed and time spent.
• Interprets data from the Power Plant, mechanical systems, controls systems, energy management systems and shift log; taldng action and making the Supervisor, Maintenance and Construction aware of the appropriate action taken, when necessary.
• Prepares or works from sketches, plans, specifications in accordance with mechanical standards.
• Analyzes situations requiring the modification or repair of facility equipment/systems and makes recommendations for same.
• Responds to emergency calls and determines what corrective action must be taken to limit damage to facilities and equipment and assuring the maintenance of a safe environment, when assigned to shifts. Records in according with standards all activity and provides notice to immediate and/or covering the Supervisor, Maintenance and Construction of any situations that disrupt operations and/or compromise safety.
• Conducts facility tours during the course of the shift, maintains logbook, which includes all calls, situations and BMS Summaries (2) occurring during the shift.
• Assists in the work direction of other mechanics, facility staff, trades helpers and/or mechanics of other skilled trades.
• Understands and adheres to Legacy UMDNJ's compliance standards as they appear in Legacy UlMDNJ's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Perfoms other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Technical school diploma or an equivalent level of knowledge plus five (5) years of experience in the operation, maintenance and installation of mechanical systems/equipment in an industrial, education and/or health care setting.

City: Newark

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to perform physical labor without restrictions, including lifting equipment in excess of fifty (50) pounds, performing work on roofs, scaffolds, and ladders.

Special Conditions:

• Clean Driving Record 

Posting Number: 24ST2020

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