Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Forest Park , IL 60130
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Fireman 1 Vacancy JobID: 8014
Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial
Date Posted:
6/17/2024
Location:
Proviso West High School
Date Available:
Upon Approval
Closing Date:
Until Filled
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PROVISO TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOLS, DISTRICT #209
POSITION JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Lead Fireman
REPORTS TO: Principal Manager of Buildings and Grounds Night Foreman
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Experience or Training
High School diploma or equivalent; four years or more experience with high pressure, low pressure and/or hydronic boilers; practical and applied understanding of maintenance and repairing heating, ventilating and cooling equipment; leadership qualities; Stationary Engineer's License and/or Power Engineer License.
Special Requirements of the Position
Must possess a functional understanding of all aspects of school building maintenance; an understanding and ability to repair and maintain heating, ventilating and plant cooling systems.
Must be Knowledgeable About and be Able to Direct the Work of Tradesmen as They Relate to:
Maintaining and operating variable air volume ventilation systems with fan power box reheats
Water-cooled chillers with a corresponding cooling tower
Fire tube boilers
Commercial domestic water heaters
Wet pipe fire protection systems including fire pump maintenance and operations
Building Automation System (BAS)
General commercial electrical systems including lighting and distribution
Variable frequency drives
Fire alarm systems
PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WORK:
Types of Activities Performed Frequently
Direct subordinate personnel (Maintenance); advise Building Manager of major corrections, changes and repairs; maintain safe operation of boilers; schedule and plan work and repairs, changes, and corrections to boilers, heating and ventilating system; exert leadership and continue education in boilers, heating, air conditioning and ventilation.
Types of Activities Performed Occasionally
Attend custodial or maintenance meetings.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
General commercial building maintenance and operations
Setting building operations schedules through building automation system
Setting equipment maintenance schedules and fulfilling day-to-day maintenance and operations tasks
Maintain a safe and efficient boiler and chiller plant operation, along with a good preventive maintenance program
Supervise and work with the boiler room maintenance personnel, to maintain the heating and ventilating, air conditioning, air handling units, VAV boxes, temperature controls, and VFD's within the physical plant, and also including repairs and replacement of the mechanical equipment such as pumps, electric motors, belts, pulleys, air filters, thermostats, valves, gauges and old piping
Complete or assume completion of daily Engineer's Log on boiler operations, along with the boiler, chiller and cooling tower chemical balance readings and treatment
Obtain quotes for materials and parts necessary to maintain the mechanical equipment within the plant
Prepare a summer work list for any remodeling, revamping, or replacement of obsolete and inefficient operating equipment
Responsible for adequate safeguards to prevent damage to the equipment, injury to the personnel in the boiler room area, and throughout the plant
Be prepared to work any shift when maintenance workers are off work because of illness, injury, or on leave
Attend seminars, conferences, and educational functions within the power engineer's field
Be prepared to perform any and all maintenance and/or custodial duties when assigned. (Plow snow, cut grass, patch and paint, event set-ups, replace locks, building repairs and cleaning duties if assigned)
Assist the Manager of Buildings and Grounds in performing other duties
Proviso Township High Schools District 209