Sacramento City Unified School District Classified Job Specification

Approved: Revised:

01-01-65 04-27-87

ENGINEER
DEFINITION Under direction, to operate, maintain, and repair heating, air conditioning, power, refrigeration, water treatment, ventilating, and other mechanical systems in a school, including the operation of boiler rooms and low pressure boiler systems. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Operates, maintains, and repairs all boilers, heaters, pumps, appurtenances, and lines used in distribution of steam and heated or processed water; refrigeration compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves, and float valves, together with all refrigeration lines and devices used to control temperatures; pumps handling brines or other secondary refrigeration liquids, together with all valves, appurtenances, and lines used in the systems; air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control; all gas lines, including all valves and control devices thereon; water filters, softeners, piping, and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution and swimming pools; all types of motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors, and fans; and processing equipment, container-handling equipment, sterilizing equipment, labeling and coding equipment, materials-handling equipment, or any automation equipment which may be installed in the plant. Maintains and repairs elevators, conveyors, man lifts, escalators, and hoistways; does preventive maintenance on various types of mechanical equipment throughout a school; responds to and works harmoniously with school staff in correcting deficiencies and maintaining the mechanical systems and equipment in a school with regard for the health and safety of students and staff; makes oral or written reports; and performs related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: All types of boilers, boiler controls, electrical and air thermostats, pumps, domestic hot-water supply systems, and water treatment and control of boilers; Refrigeration cycle and operation, and minor maintenance and repair of components of refrigeration systems; Water supply systems of swimming pools and water treatment for swimming pools. and Ability to: Do maintenance and repair of plumbing and electrical equipment, locks, and door checks; Use electric or acetylene welding equipment and cutting torches to make minor repairs; Use all types of pipe wrenches, electric drills, drill presses, pipe threaders, and other types of special equipment necessary to operate, repair, and maintain all equipment listed, including voltmeters and anmeters; Read, interpret, and work from drawings and specifications supplied by chief engineer. and Experience: As a maintenance engineer. and Education: High school graduation or equivalent.
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