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Approved:
03-07-95
DEFINITION
Under direction, to perform professional level of work and skills in
backflow prevention and water treatment, maintaining, repairing,
servicing, testing and installing various equipment, chemicals and
controls.
EXAMPLES
OF DUTIES
Perform skilled work in maintaining, inspecting and servicing boilers,
chillers, and cooling towers, and maintaining correct balance of chemicals
in the water system, so as to keep the system free of corrosion build up;
repair low-water feeders, circulating pumps and controls of boilers when
necessary; assist plumbers in repairing or replacing boiler or hot water
heater relief valves, water pressure reducing valves, water air vents,
tridicators and related controls; test backflow prevention devices.
These duties are limited to those performed by Backflow Prevention
Technician and/or Stationary Engineer.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
All types of boilers, boiler controls, electrical and air thermostats,
pumps, domestic hot-water supply systems, and water treatment and control
of boilers;
Methods of repairing low-water feeders and circulating pumps and boiler
controls;
Refrigeration cycle and operation, and minor maintenance and repair of
components of refrigeration systems;
Water supply systems of swimming pools and water treatment for swimming
pools;
Methods for installation, maintenance, and testing of backflow prevention
devices.
and
Ability to:
Use all types of pipe wrenches, electric drills, drill presses, pipe
threaders, and other types of special equipment necessary to operate,
repair and maintain all equipment listed, including voltmeters and
ammeters;
Read, interpret, and work from drawings and specifications.
and
Skills:
Mechanical aptitude and equipment skill to perform duties as listed.
and
Experience:
Two years recent practical experience as a journeyman Plumber, Backflow
Prevention Technician, Stationary Engineer or related experience.
and
Education:
High school graduation or equivalent;
Additional related course work in plumbing and heating is desirable;
Must possess a valid Back-Flow Preventions Testing License.
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Schedule - Operations
Support Services Unit
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