Maintenance Person IV Lead (Premium)

Education & Experience:

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Four years’ experience with using mechanics’ hand tools and shop power tools, such as band saw, drill press, table grinder, pipe threading machine, etc.
• Power plant or industrial plant experience at a journeyman level.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to use and work with various tools and materials found in the workplace required to complete the task.
• Ability to work independently and with little supervision.  
• Ability to perform all work is conducted to ensure high quality workmanship to Stanford’s standard and all equipment is serviced to industry standards. 
• Ability to read and follow blueprints. 
• Ability to troubleshoot and correct plumbing systems and gas supply lines.  
• Ability to install and maintain plumbing equipment, fixtures and appliances.  
• Ability to install and maintain sanitary waste line drains, and storm drains systems. 
• Ability to troubleshoot and correct both steam and hot water boiler controls/systems. 
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair all HVAC equipment. 
• Basic skills in electrical systems and equipment. 
• Knowledge in basic steam fitting repair and maintenance. 
• Knowledge in basic hydronic heating hot water and domestic hot water distribution. 
• Experience working with brass, steel, cast iron, copper, glass and plastic piping. 
• Knowledge of building codes in the trade. May be called on to help in other trades. 
• Capable of learning and applying safe work practices and procedures, including but not limited to: Class III asbestos work, proper use and care of respirators, hazardous waste management and handling, lockout tag out (LOTO) procedures, CPR, and chemical safe practices.  
• Demonstrated strong communication skills (both verbal and written). 
• Demonstrated ability to follow appropriate protocol to keep all tools, equipment and keys secure at all times.
• Responsible for safe work habits and identification and reporting of unsafe conditions are required by law.
• Sufficient knowledge of all plant equipment and understanding of the function and interrelationship of the same.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches. 
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to environmental and safety rules, regulations, and plant operating procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with others.

Preferred

• Experience working with large chiller systems.
• Experience with mechanical, I&C, or electrical maintenance
• Experience with Distributed Controls Systems, Plant Historians, and standard office computer applications. 

Certifications and Licenses:

• California driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently stand/walk, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 11-20 pounds.
• Frequently kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Requires ability to work 12-hour shifts and for callouts in support of a 24/7 hour operation due to emergencies, sickness, vacation, etc.
• Power Plant conditions require wearing of Personal Protective Equipment, including hearing protection with normal plant noise > 80dB TWA.
• May work at heights >4ft.

Work Standards:

• When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/ and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement at https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/workplace-essentials/policies/labor-relations-collective-bargaining/seiu-higher-education-workers.

The expected pay range for this position is $55.19 to $66.91 per hour.  Placement in the pay range is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
 
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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