| Job Code | Pay Scale Group | Pay Scale Type | Bargaining Unit | Civil Service or Non-Civil Service | Last Executive Board Change | Executive Board Change History |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97810 | 04 | ST | J1 | B | 541-RP | 09/01/1994 |
07/01/1956 97810
PLANT MECHANIC
DEFINITION: This is skilled work in the repair of high pressure boilers and related steam and mechanical equipment.
An employee in this class performs a wide variety of skilled mechanical tasks in the maintenance and repair of high pressure steam boilers, stationary steam
engines and related steam-electric and heating plants. Work is performed according to established trades practices. Supervision is received from a chief engineer, who instructs the employee on work to be done and reviews work for conformance with proper standards of performance.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: Replaces boiler tubes and plates; repairs or replaces grates, gaskets, safety and steam valves; repairs stokers, feed water
pumps, water softeners, coal handling equipment and related boiler equipment.
Replaces worn parts of stationary steam engines; adjusts valve timing; replaces bearings, piston rings, slide valve rods and other parts.
Repairs electric generators; replaces and adjusts brushes.
Does acetylene and welding on mechanical equipment as needed.
Operates lathe, drill press, threading machine, power saws and grinding machines.
Performs related work as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, equipment, materials and tools of welding, plumbing and
general mechanical repair work.
Considerable knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of steam heating or steam electric plant equipment.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
Skill in the care and use of a variety of hand and bench tools, machines and equipment used in mechanical repair.
Ability to work from sketches or from oral or written instructions.
Ability to direct helpers or inmates assigned to the work.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: One year of experience in performing skilled mechanical repair work involving heavy machinery; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a standard high school; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.