Normal communication skills are required. The work requires moderate physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Distinguishing Features Differs from the Power Plant Operator II class in which skilled work is performed in the operation, maintenance and repair of steam boilers and other power systems. Differs from the Building Systems Technician class in which electrical and mechanical systems which control the building environment are operated and maintained. Operates and maintains chillers, water softeners and related equipment. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions of mechanical equipment operation, maintenance, and repair. Ability to perform minor repair or maintenance work on mechanical systems.