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Title: Mechanic, Boilers & Preventive Maintenance

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 02R003 - Facilities Management

Division: 4R3000 - Campus Operations

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (40 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 40

Additional Schedule Details: Overtime and on call as needed and required

Posted Salary Grade: Non-Exempt - G17

Retirement:   KERS 

Contact Person: William Hinman

Job Summary/Basic Functions

An EKU Boiler & Preventive Maintenance Mechanic troubleshoots and repairs institutional boilers, air handlers and cooling towers in a institutional environment. Also repairs and/or installs boiler equipment such as pumps, electric motors and steam/hot water piping. Position requires a high degree of mechanical ability and problem solving skills. Position requires working with and assisting water treatment technicians, outside contractors and other shops as needed. The ability to use proper hand tools and specialized equipment is required. Individual must have a "Safety First" priority and be familiar with Lock out Tag out.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: - Two years of related work experience is required.
- Experience must include a working knowledge of boiler and cooling towers maintenance procedures.
- Incumbent should have experience in Low pressure, High pressure and Hot water boilers, general knowledge of air handlers and cooling towers.

Licensure & Certifications: Licensure in plumbing, pipefitting or HVAC trades is preferred, but not required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Desired knowledge:
- National Boiler Codes
- Plumbing and Gas Codes
- EPA Regulations
- Proper Use of Hand and Power Tools
- Lock out/Tag out
- Three Phase Electric and Pump/Motor Repair

Job Duties:

• 60% - Maintains and repairs University boilers, cooling towers and air handlers - (Essential)
• 20% - Conducts preventive maintenance checks as required. - (Essential)
• 10% - Troubleshoots and repairs boilers, air handlers and cooling towers as required. - (Essential)
• 5% - Ensures compliance with all regulatory and/or policy requirements. - (Essential)
• 5% - Supports smooth and efficient operations of the department and the University by completing all other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.