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Position Title:

Boiler Mechanic

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Salary Grade, if non-union:

Pay Grade, if union:

AFSCME Cust/Maint/Veh Svcs

Non-Union or Specific Collective Bargaining Agreement:

AFSCME Maintenance Union

Our Mission:

The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Additionally, when duties and responsibilities of this job change, this job description will be reviewed and updated, subject to changes and business necessity.

Custom Job Purpose:

This position exists to perform skilled work in installing, maintaining and repairing boilers and boiler auxiliaries.

Essential Functions of this Job

Maintains and repairs boilers and boiler auxiliaries, using hand tools and portable power tools. Cleans boilers and boiler furnaces. Inspects and repairs boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic control mechanisms, and water columns and auxiliary machines such as pumps, draft fans, and burners. Repairs or replaces piping, unit ventilators, radiators, convection units and air vents. Installs boilers and storage tanks. Installs and repairs insulation on boilers, storage tanks and piping. Repairs gas heaters. The ability to operate and communicate on a two-way radio. Uses and ensures proper maintenance and storage of tools and equipment. Keeps daily records and logs of work.

Must be able to perform physical tasks as set forth in the Physical Environment section of this document.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Three years of full-time practical experience as a boiler mechanic under a licensed boiler contractor is preferred. Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools of boiler repair and maintenance. Ability to interpret and work from general instructions, building specifications, blueprints and sketches. Ability to maintain records of time and of labor and material costs. Skill in the use and care of the tools, materials and equipment of the craft. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Education, Experience and/or Certification/License Requirements

Graduation from high school, completion of GED, or trade school. Must have a valid driver's license appropriate to the vehicles assigned to the trade and be qualified to drive a School Board Vehicle.

Work Context:

Requires standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires work with both internal and external contacts, and with the public. Requires the use of alternative communication systems such as electronic mail, telephones, two way radios and computers.

Physical Environment:

Requires standing for the majority of the day, and the ability to frequently lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing between up to 50 pounds. May infrequently be required to lift more than 50 pounds with assistance as required. Requires working both indoors and outdoors. Requires the proper use of personal protective devices and equipment as assigned.

Local Code:

0400

EEO5:

53

The School Board of Polk County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.