BOILER ROOM MECHANIC
DEFINITION
Under direction, performs work involved in maintenance/repair of boiler room equipment, parts, and accessories; may perform \"in charge\" duties in the boiler room; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Opens and closes boiler before/after inspections.
Repairs low or high pressure boiler tubes.
Replaces asbestos, packing valves, gaskets, and steam lines.
Welds joints and hangers.
Maintains and repairs feed water heater and high pressure auxiliaries by patching asbestos, and removing and replacing heater filtering element or other components.
Performs certified welding work..
Lubricates parts and dampers.
\"Blows down\" boiler and tubes.
Paints pumps and other boiler room equipment.
Performs \"in charge\" duties.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
LICENSE:
Appointees must possess a current, valid Black Seal Boiler Operator License of the appropriate type (high or low pressure) issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of varied types of machines/equipment used in a power plant and in a high pressure heating plant including supplies, materials, and tools used to lubricate/clean machinery and equipment.
Knowledge of problems, methods, and techniques used in repairing, maintaining, and installing grate units, tubes, and caps.
Knowledge of procedures used in welding and replacing high pressure steams lines and turbine boilers.
Knowledge of safe/efficient practices to be followed in firing stationary boilers and varied types of stokers and their operation including the several types of safety devices/measures.
Knowledge of proper levels for water in boilers to ensure maximum safety and efficient operation.
Ability to analyze steam boiler equipment maintenance problems.
Ability to organize assigned work.
Ability to develop effective work methods.
Ability inspect and check safety devices and units.
Ability to keep boiler room machinery/equipment cleaned and lubricated.
Ability to repair, maintain, and install tubes, caps, and grate units and turbine boilers.
Ability to maintain boiler and pump areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
Ability to prepare records.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
JobUnder direction, performs work involved in maintenance/repair of boiler room equipment, parts, and accessories; may perform \"in charge\" duties in the boiler room; does other related duties as required.
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Repairs low or high pressure boiler tubes.
Replaces asbestos, packing valves, gaskets, and steam lines.
Welds joints and hangers.
Maintains and repairs feed water heater and high pressure auxiliaries by patching asbestos, and removing and replacing heater filtering element or other components.
Performs certified welding work..
Lubricates parts and dampers.
\"Blows down\" boiler and tubes.
Paints pumps and other boiler room equipment.
Performs \"in charge\" duties.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
","LICENSE":"Appointees must possess a current, valid Black Seal Boiler Operator License of the appropriate type (high or low pressure) issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of varied types of machines/equipment used in a power plant and in a high pressure heating plant including supplies, materials, and tools used to lubricate/clean machinery and equipment.
Knowledge of problems, methods, and techniques used in repairing, maintaining, and installing grate units, tubes, and caps.
Knowledge of procedures used in welding and replacing high pressure steams lines and turbine boilers.
Knowledge of safe/efficient practices to be followed in firing stationary boilers and varied types of stokers and their operation including the several types of safety devices/measures.
Knowledge of proper levels for water in boilers to ensure maximum safety and efficient operation.
Ability to analyze steam boiler equipment maintenance problems.
Ability to organize assigned work.
Ability to develop effective work methods.
Ability inspect and check safety devices and units.
Ability to keep boiler room machinery/equipment cleaned and lubricated.
Ability to repair, maintain, and install tubes, caps, and grate units and turbine boilers.
Ability to maintain boiler and pump areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
Ability to prepare records.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
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