An employee in this class is responsible for performing skilled mechanical work in the maintenance, operation and repair of heating and power equipment and other mechanical systems. Performs skilled maintenance and repair work on heating and power equipment, boilers, engines, turbines, stokers, conveyors, generators, pumps, compressors, heaters and motors. Checks oil lines, pumps, bearings, meters, valves, regulators and controls.
Packs valves and replaces liners, rods and bearings.
Performs steamfitting work in repairing and replacing steam pipes and radiators. Performs plumbing work in installing, replacing and repairing water fountains, toilet bowls, wash bowls, faucets, water and sewer lines. Maintains, repairs and adjusts elevators, ventilating and refrigeration equipment, electrical appliances, sterilizers, mangles, presses, dryers, steamers and similar equipment. Does electric and acetylene welding. May, on occasion, relieve a shift engineer.