Utilities Job Listings

1. Cleans boilers and chillers inside and out, cleans sumps, drain pits, areaways, spaces, equipment and machinery in the power plants and distribution systems. Empties waste cans, paper and trash, clean floors, walls and equipment.
2. Assists high labor grade employees in the maintenance of locker rooms and bathrooms and of all power plant and distribution systems equipment and machinery.
3. Loads and unloads boxes, barrels, bags, crates or machinery.
4. Prepares surfaces for painting and paints piping and machinery in the
5. Observes safety standards and practices.
6. Performs related duties as required or assigned.

1. Diagnoses, services, calibrates and repairs pneumatic, electric and electronic control systems associated with controls and automation of the power plants and building utilities metering systems using prints and schematics. Retrofits and installs local electrical and pneumatic control and instrumentation systems including wiring and tubing. Diagnoses the above systems-related problems locally or via the controls and automation system. Maintains and installs controls and automation systems hardware and field equipment.
2. Reads, understands, uses and updates blueprints, drawings, schematics and procedures as outlined in service manuals with emphasis on instrument calibration procedures. Has working knowledge of systems being controlled. Uses application software and color graphics related to control and automation, problems and systems. Informs power plant system engineers of all problems and field changes.
3. Determines the manpower and material requirements and the means and methods to be used in accomplishing work assignments and recommends changes.
4. Maintains cleanliness of work areas.
5. Uses tools and tests equipment of the trade.
6. Maintains spare parts inventory and orders parts as required.
7. Coordinates with Watch Engineer when locking and tagging plant systems.
8. Performs related duties as required or assigned.
9. Observes safety standards and practices.
10. Observes and assists outside contractors for compliance with Yale standards.
11. Trains new hires/transferees regarding proper maintenance and safety standards and practices.

When assigned to maintenance, the Power Plant Controls Mechanic/Mechanic performs the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Power Plant Mechanic job description.
 
When assigned to instrumentation and controls, the Power Plant controls Mechanic/Mechanic performs the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Power Plant Controls Mechanic job description.

When assigned to a shift, the Utility Oiler performs the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Oiler job description.
 
When assigned to the maintenance crew, the Utility Oiler performs the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Power Plant Mechanic job description.

1. Coordinates with the Watch Engineer in the operation and inspection of high pressure boilers, gas turbines, diesel generators, steam turbines, chillers, compressors, cooling towers, fuel systems, all related auxiliary systems and control systems.
2. Maintains plant operation computer based records, interprets results, and initiates actions after notifying the watch engineer.
3. Reads all gauges and meters, notifies the watch engineer when readings deviate from normal, and takes corrective measures.
4. Coordinates with the watch engineer and starts or secures all major and auxiliary pieces of equipment, adjusts operating controls of the systems to achieve maximum operating efficiency while responding to changes in electric, steam and chilled water demands.
5. Tests all water systems, interprets results, and determines the amount of treatment to be added to the water systems to maintain proper residuals. Insures the Watch Engineer is aware of any abnormal or unexpected chemistry conditions.
6. Reads, understands, uses and updates technical manuals, shop drawings and blue prints.
7. Uses small tools and instruments.
8. Locks and tags plant systems as requested by the Watch Engineer.
9. Selects proper lubricants and lubricates machinery as required.
10. Performs minor maintenance and touch up painting, maintains clean work area.
11. Performs related duties as required or assigned.
12. Observes safety standards and practices.
13. Trains new hires/transferees in all proper operations, safety standards and practices.
14. Assists plant supervision in writing and editing plant operational procedures.

1. Overhauls, repairs and tests high-pressure boilers, steam and gas turbines, diesels, cooling towers, air compressors, pumps, associated and auxiliary equipment. Inspects and repairs the steam, condensate, chilled water, city water and sewer systems throughout the outlying distribution system.
2. Reads, understands, uses and updates shop prints and specifications and refers to manufacturer’s manuals for servicing and installation of equipment and distribution systems.
3. Determines the manpower and material requirements and the means and methods to be used in accomplishing work assignments and recommends changes.
4. Prepares and paints surfaces and maintains cleanliness of work areas.
5. Uses tools and test equipment of the trade.
6. Maintains spare parts inventory and orders parts as required.
7. Coordinates with Watch Engineer when locking and tagging plants systems.
8. Performs related duties as required or assigned.
9. Observes safety standards and practices.
10. Observes and assists outside contractors for compliance with Yale standards.
11. Trains new hires/transferees regarding proper maintenance and safety standards and practices.

1. Operates and inspects high-pressure boilers, gas turbines, diesel generators, steam turbines, chillers, compressors, cooling towers, fuel systems, all related auxiliary systems and control systems.
2. Maintains plant operation computer based records, interprets results, initiates actions and reports to Chief Engineer.
3. Able to read all gauges and meters, interprets and takes corrective measures when readings deviate from normal.
4. Starts and secures all major and auxiliary pieces of equipment, adjusts operating controls of systems to achieve maximum operating efficiency while responding to changes in electric, steam and chilled water demands.
5. Able to test all water systems, interpret results, and determine the amount of treatment to be added to the water systems to maintain proper residuals. Ensures the Chief Engineer is aware of any abnormal or unexpected chemistry conditions.
6. Reads, understands, uses and updates technical manuals, shop drawings and blue prints.
7. Uses small tools and instruments.
8. Administers plant system operational lockouts and tagouts.
9. Able to select proper lubricants and lubricate machinery as required.
10. Performs minor maintenance and touchup painting, maintains clean work area.
11. Performs related duties as required or assigned.
12. Observes safety standards and practices.
13. Trains new hires/transferees in all proper operations, safety standards and practices.
14. Edits and writes plant operational procedures as requested by the Chief Engineer.
    
    Note: When assigned to the maintenance crew, the Day
    Watch Engineer performs the duties and responsibilities of
    the Power Plant Mechanic job description.
    

1. Performs assignments under limited supervision
2. Under the direction of the supervisor(s), assumes general responsibility for the completion of assignments
3. Secures material supplies and equipment when authorized
4. Performs installations, calibrations, preventive maintenance and repair of power plant and electrical distribution equipment. Including, but not limited to, panel boards, switchgear, variable frequency drives, relays, generators, excitation equipment, motors, protective devices, transformers, batteries, UPS systems and all other high voltage (480V – 13,800V) equipment
5. Use test equipment, diagnostic and safety apparatus as appropriate to perform the essential duties as listed above
6. Maintain and update as necessary, all electrical drawings and vendor manuals pertinent to the power plants.
7. Work closely with Physical Plant High Voltage Electricians to ensure consistent and reliable electrical service to all campus customers
8. Reads, understands, uses and updates blueprints, drawings, schematics and procedures as outlined in service manuals
9. Determines the manpower and material requirements and the means and methods to be used in accomplishing work assignments and recommends changes
10. Maintains cleanliness of work areas
11. Maintains spare parts inventory and orders parts as required. Coordinates with Watch Engineer when locking and tagging plant systems.
12. Performs related duties when required with maintenance staff
13. Observes safety standards and practices
14. Observes and assists outside contractors for compliance with Yale standards. Trains new hires/transferees regarding proper maintenance and safety standards and practices.

This is maintenance work requiring physical exertion.  Employees may be required to move objects weighing over 50 pounds.  Employees in this classification are subject to emergency call back procedures twenty-four hours a day, as may be required in order to maintain continuous operation of a facility.