Utility Technician - Western Michigan University : Job Details

Major Duties

* Responsibilities, duties, and skills outlined in the OPR job performance measures including, but not limited to, boiler and turbine operation and water chemistry.

* Responsibilities, duties, and skills outlined in the Advanced Maintenance Performance Measures including, but not limited to, piping, pumps, valves and seals repair and maintenance.

* Active participation in the Power Plant's apprenticeship program is a condition of employment.

* Other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

* Ability to read and interpret schematics.

* Ability to use various testing instrumentation and measurement equipment.

* Ability to operate equipment, including but not limited to, power industrial trucks, scissor lifts, man-lifts, etc., and move and operate hand held power tools and manual equipment.

* Ability to handle physical requirements of job including but not limited to climbing ladders, carrying equipment, temperature extremes, noise, etc., in a power plant environment where there is potential exposure to superheated steam, high voltage equipment, various toxic chemicals including sulfuric acid.

* A physical examination administered by the employer's designated physician is required to determine the incumbent's ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Desired Qualifications

* Possession of fourth class engineers license certified by the National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers, or an equivalent combination and experience and/or completion of appropriate job performance measures.

* Ability to operate and maintain steam and electrical generating equipment.

Special Instructions to Applicants

* Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.

* External applicants should use the WMU - Application.

Additional Position Information

* Position shift is a 12-hour night shift: 6 pm - 6 am including weekend rotation.

* Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:

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