Job Description
Department:
Steam Plant - JM
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Employee Type:
Job Summary:This is an on-call, as required position without
benefits. The position requires the ability to operate high
pressure boilers, turbine generator, and auxiliary equipment. All
employees are responsible for providing a comfortable environment
for other Colby College residents and staff. This position reports
to the Engineer in charge of the Central Steam Plant.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- A Maine State High Pressure Boiler Operators license
required.
- Mechanical ability to operate, maintain, and service of the
mechanical equipment and systems used in high pressure steam
plants.
Ability to operate and maintain Biomass and Natural Gas Boilers
and controls, fans, pumps, and similar equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform all work in a prompt, neat, and careful manner that
displays common sense, planning and thoughtfulness.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and mechanical areas in a neat and
clean condition.
- Work in a positive, cooperative manner with other departmental
personnel and the Colby community.
- To notify and / or obtain advice from the Engineer in Charge or
call for assistance as may be appropriate in any situation.
- Test condition of the boiler water as directed.
- Read and record steam plant data hourly.
- Monitor, record, and control opacity emissions in accordance
with Colby directives and the State of Maine DEP and federal
regulations.
- Operate, change, and clean burners.
- Operate soot blowers.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and other repairs as
directed.
- Perform all other task, and duties as directed by the Engineer
in Charge
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:
General indoor and outdoor campus environment. Duties require that
employees interact with students, faculty and staff.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Position involves some sitting, though frequent movement is
necessary. Walking, standing, bending, twisting, and considerable
lifting is often required. Computer usage involving repetitive hand
wrist motion is also necessary. Ability to enter confined spaces
per Colby safety polices.
STANDARDS:
Employee will be required to dress and conduct themselves
appropriately in accordance with Colby College polices.