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Steam Systems Mechanic

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Job Summary:

To perform maintenance, repairs, modification, replacement, and installation of boilers and associated equipment, components and supporting equipment located in the District Steam Systems (DSS) buildings, steam vaults and in other outlying facilities on campus.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, replacements,

and installations on electronic, direct digital, pneumatic, and PLC (Programmable Logic

Controllers) controls and devices for boilers, associated equipment components, and

supporting equipment to include controls, meters, relays, sensors, analog I/O, isolated and

non-isolated I/O, VFD.

2. Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, modifications, replacements, rebuilds and

installations on boiler electrical and mechanical components and supporting equipment

such as pumps, fans, deaerators, piping, valves, heat exchanges, motors, hoists, motor

control centers, power and lighting panels, emergency generators, lighting systems, air

compressors and drying systems, and other similar equipment.

3. Performs boiler, fan and pump rebuilds including the replacement of O-rings and gaskets.

4. Sets clearances on labyrinth seals, journal bearings, seal openings, thrust and counter

thrust clearances per the manufacturer's specifications using dial indicators, inside and

outside micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring devices.

5. Performs rebuilds of gear boxes, drive couplings, intermediate shafts, fan blade pitches,

compressors, pumps, and seal replacements. Packs steam valves, rebuilds steam regulator

and relief valves with proper settings for steam pressure. Sets fuel/air ratios for boiler firing.

6. Interprets blueprints, sketches, or other descriptions of parts to determine their accuracy

relative to the manufacturer's specified clearances for boiler/pump/fan repairs, including

disassembly/reassembly procedures.

7. Utilizes and maintains records and performs all service and maintenance repairs in

accordance with current state and insurance regulations for boilers and associated

equipment. Follows proper safety rules and regulations for clearances, vault entry and any

other applicable rules and regulations.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Pay Range: $24.05 - $31.30

High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of related experience is required. An associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Systems/Maintenance, Electronic/Industrial Controls, or an Electrical program is preferred.

Boiler Operator License or ASOPE Class III certification or equivalent preferred.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.