Power Plant Mechanic
Utilities - Power Plant Operations - Chiller
University Job Title
Power Plant Mechanic
Bargaining Unit
L35 - Local 35 (Yale Union Group)
Compensation Grade
Labor Grade 11
Wage Ranges
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Searchable Job Family
Facilities, Utilities
Total # of hours to be worked:
40
Work Days/Hours (Other than Standard)
Mo-Fr 7:00A-3:30P
Work Week
Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)
Work Location
Central Campus
Worksite Address
120 Tower Parkway
New Haven, CT 06511
Position Focus
Provides mechanical services to the University Power Plants to include the overhauling, repairing, and testing of high pressure boilers, steam and gas turbines, diesel engines, cooling tower, air compressors and a variety of other complex equipment and distribution systems.
Essential Duties
1. Overhauls, repairs and tests high‐pressure boilers, steam and gas turbines, diesels, cooling towers, air compressors, pumps and associated and auxiliary equipment. Inspects and repairs the steam, condensate, chilled water, city water and sewer systems throughout the outlying distribution system.2. Reads, understands, uses, and updates shop prints and specifications and refers to manufacturer’s manuals for servicing and installation of equipment and distribution systems.3. Determines the manpower and material requirements and the means and methods to be used in accomplishing work assignments and recommends changes.4. Prepares and paints surfaces and maintains cleanliness of work areas.5. Uses tools and test equipment of the trade.6. Maintains spare parts inventory and orders parts as required.7. Coordinates with Watch Engineer when locking and tagging plants systems.8. Performs related duties as required or assigned.9. Observes safety standards and practices.10. Observes and assists outside contractors for compliance with Yale standards.11. Trains new hires/transferees regarding proper maintenance and safety standards and practices.12. Employees in this classification are subject to emergency call back procedures twenty-four (24) hours a day, as may be required in order to maintain continuous operation of a facility.13. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
1. Must have at least four (4) years of Power Plant Mechanic experience or equivalent.2. High School diploma or equivalent.
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal instructions.
Required Licenses or Certifications
1. Must have a S2 license.2. Must hold valid Driver's License.3. OSHA 10 certificate.
Physical Requirements
1. Climb ladders and scaffolding in excess of twenty (20) feet and may ride and work from mechanical lifts. Walks on catwalks. 2. Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and/or squatting. Sustained work on knees. Sustained overhead work. 3. Work in confined areas including crawl spaces. Work in all types of weather. Work in dusty and dirty areas. Work in extreme temperatures (indoors and out). 4. Move both arms and shoulders in full and extended motion as necessary while working with tools, equipment and materials. 5. Move, assemble, lift and carry equipment, tools and materials of up to 50 lbs. without assistance. This includes from floor or chest height (the reverse is also true).
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines
Additional Background or Health Screening Requirements
Selected incumbent must have successful completion of a DMV check and a valid driver’s license.
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement:
University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
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