Utility Mechanic

Job Description

Summary:

Seasonal Contract posit
i
on supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC).

Utility Mechanics

perform maintenance

and repair work

on

construction

and maintenance

projects
, or any combination thereof
.

Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities

(not all inclusive):

Diagnose, repair, and perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance on existing

buildings,

systems, equipment, and infrastructure.

Perform

overhauls to include dismantling, replacing parts and making repairs to all facilities-related equipment including heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration, Overhead doors, hoists, compressors, hydronic systems, pumps, kitchen/galley equipment, shop tools and a wide variety of other types of equipment and their component parts including some non-facility capital assets such as exercise, medical and lab equipment.

Perform

preventive maintenance

in accordance with

the Preventive Maintenance Program.

Diagnose and repair

failures as they occur in support components including kitchen equipment.

Assist Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and PM Foreman in

determining

materials for inventory re-supply.

Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours.

Act

as first responder to trouble calls on facilities and utilities systems.

Perform

plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs to support systems and

structures

as necessary.

Submit

reports as required by supervisor, including the quality assurance self-inspections.

Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours.

Accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved

Advise

immediate Supervisor of job progress and material/labor requirements.

Accomplish tasking working from Job Plans, verbal information, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, documents, vendor/manufacturer manuals, and applicable specifications and codes.

Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs
) and

create or revise SOPs as needed.

Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme

cold weather

Use solid

decision-making

ability and sound judgment to

safely and effectively solve problems
.

Proactively

identify

any unsafe conditions or hazards and communicate them effectively

Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking.

Learn and use

computer-based

labor, material, and maintenance tracking applications.

May deploy to remote research support facilities for day trips or extended periods (McMurdo only)

Occasionally

utilize

the

assistance

of other station personnel to complete tasking, or

assist

other trades or departments with their tasking

Comply with

all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and

Quality Assurance requirements

Participate in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectives

Participate in community programs such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (station clean-up), "GASH" (galley clean-up at Palmer), and recycling efforts

Perform other duties as

required

Required Education, Experience, Certificates, and Licenses:

High School diploma or

GED

Four years of experience in facilities maintenance to include all phases of preventive and corrective maintenance, including industrial and/or commercial facilities maintenance is

required

Work history must include the demonstrated ability to work independently

Minimum intermediate level computer skills with MS Office Suite experience to include Word,

Excel

and Outlook

Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, and diagrams

Be able and willing to learn and effectively

utilize

computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications

Possess the

competencies, willingness, and

ability to perform the duties of position

Expected Skills and Competencies:

Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, diagrams, maintenance

manuals

and manufacturer's troubleshooting guides to

accomplish

tasking.

Experience in writing up work plans, job hazard analysis, and job safety analysis related to the work activities under a permit to work system

Skilled at troubleshooting using

appropriate testing

devices

Experience in heating and

ventilation

system maintenance

Experience in maintenance of commercial, government, industrial, and/or institutional building facilities

Possess prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectively

utilize

computer-based

labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications

Competent in the

appropriate use

of personnel protective equipment (PPE) to

include:

safety glasses, toe protection shoes, and gloves

Proficient in LOTO procedures for various tasking

Proficient in confined space safety protocols

Knowledge of

electrical safety procedures (NFPA 70E and OSHA)

Proficient in risk assessment and determination of PPE

appropriate to

specific tasking

Knowledgeable of limits of PPE and proper maintenance of PPE

Familiar with use of respirators and fall protection equipment/devices

Solid decision-making ability and sound judgment to

safely and effectively solve problems

Good organizational and planning skills

Preferred:

Experience with Building Automation Systems

Experience with installation and maintenance of fuel piping

Experience with maintenance of overhead garage doors

Experience in refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fuel oil burners

Experience with Maximo or other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

Physical and/or Other Requirements
:

Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica

Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer

Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF

Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.

Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.

Must

participate

in community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety

objectives
.

Valid Driver's License issued in the United States

Must be able to obtain and

maintain

facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is

required

for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.