Incumbent serves as boiler plant operator with the Boiler Plant Operations unit. This unit is responsible for the safe and proper operation of all boiler plants supporting approximately 146 D.C. Public School facilities.
Work is reviewed by supervisor in terms of the operational sufficiency.
Performs routine preventive maintenance and minor operational repairs such as greasing and oiling moving parts of machinery, adjusting packing glands, repacking valves, and cleaning burner tips, nozzles, air filters, and oil strainers, and replacing gauge glasses and other similar types of equipment. Cleans and paints equipment, pipes, etc., as necessary. Changes the filters, cleans vents, adjusts thermostats, oils motors and cleans ducts of air conditioning units. Takes temperature and gauge readings for record purposes and takes corrective action or notifies Mechanical Maintenance personnel for support if not within acceptable range. Assists boiler plant operators or Mechanical Maintenance personnel in more difficult repairs and maintenance.