Chiller Operator, (vacation relief coverage)

Grade: 000 Department: Campus Services - Engineering & Utilities FLSA Status: Non-exempt Company Description By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join Harvard University Central Administration? Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.

NOTE: This is a vacation relief position required to cover vacations and other absences A specifically trained mechanic, skilled in the trade of operating and servicing chilled water generation/distribution systems and related equipment/components. Responsible for maintaining an intimate knowledge of such systems and identifying and resolving problems associated with each system consistent with recognized trade practices, industry standards, codes/jurisdictional authorities, and University guidelines/practices. Also required to perform, as directed, other skills of the trade and related duties associated with the operation and maintenance of steam equipment and distribution systems, water/drainage distribution systems, and other related systems. Must maintain work area, tools and equipment in accordance with University standards/practices. Required to work independently and/or with others under the guidance of the Associate Manager and/or Working Foreman. Job-Specific Responsibilities: NOTE : This is a vacation relief position, required to cover vacations and other absences Operates central chilled water plant under varying load conditions. Operates other miscellaneous plant equipment including water treatment systems and compressed air systems. Works with other trades personnel and management personnel to maintain continuous plant operations/performance. Takes all related plant readings critical for operations, efficient performance, and billing (e.g., pressures, temperatures, flows, oil levels, meter readings, etc.) Completes daily logs and prepares reports as necessary, enters daily information in computer. Maintains chemical treatment program and enters information into computer. Cleans and maintains plant and assigned boiler facilities. Perform inspections, preventive maintenance on various equipment as directed. Operates and maintains various plant systems (including HVAC) as required to meet equipment and occupant requirements. Works with utility mechanics and performs other duties as directed. Maintains work area, tools and equipment.

Required to bend, reach, and hold awkward positions for prolonged periods. Required to lift up to 75 pounds and to lift and transport various types of equipment and tools, with others, in excess of 300 pounds. Must be able to push and pull heavy loads as listed above. Must be able to work for extended periods of time from/in ladders, high places, cramped spaces, confined spaces, and scaffolding. Requires considerable walking, climbing, bending, and stooping. Emergency Status Designation: Critical Operations Personnel Qualifications Basic Qualifications: NOTE : This is a vacation relief position, required to cover vacations and other absences Five (5) years of experience in the trade as a journeyman or operator, current Refrigeration Technician license or current Commonwealth of Massachusetts’s First-Class Fireman’s License or higher. Must have,