Mechanical Systems Technician

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Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the layout, installation, maintenance and repair of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, sheet metal (duct work) and/or natural gas piping systems in a state agency or facility.

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the layout, installation, maintenance and repair of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, sheet metal (duct work) and/or natural gas piping systems in a state agency or facility.

Typical Functions

• Installs, maintains and repairs various types of equipment such as refrigerant compressors, condensers, pumps, cooling towers, electrical and pneumatic control systems, fans, humidifiers, electronic filters, air compressors, electric motors, heat exchangers and miscellaneous valves and pipes carrying refrigerant, water, air and natural gas.
• Reads and interprets schematic wiring diagrams, manufacturer’s manuals, blueprints, sketches and written instructions.
• Oversees the work of others in the installation, maintenance or repair of mechanical systems, including mechanical apprentices or mechanical journeymen, or maintenance repair technicians, laborers, patients, inmates, and/or students assigned as helpers.
• Works with consultants, engineers and suppliers on designs, troubleshooting system or equipment and system upgrades.

Level Descriptor

Level I - This is the basic level of this job family where employees are assigned duties as a mechanical apprentice and perform entry level work in completing minor repairs or maintenance work on heating and air conditioning systems or provide assistance to fully qualified technicians in completing more complex work.

Level II - This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned duties as a mechanical journeyman in completing a full range of tasks and responsibilities in the installation and maintenance of heating and air conditioning systems and related components. This may include some responsibility to provide training and direction to apprentice personnel or to other non-licensed personnel assigned as helpers.

Level III - This is the specialist level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibility for advanced level work of an independent nature involving the design, installation, retrofitting, maintenance and repair of heating and air conditioning systems and related components. This includes nonsupervisory positions where incumbents are regularly assigned to work alone or on an independent basis serving as the sole technician or other comparable capacity within an agency, department or facility.

Education And Experience

Level I - Education and experience requirements at this level consist of registration as a Mechanical Apprentice with the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board.

Level II

- Education and Experience required at this level consist of a current Mechanical Journeyman license issued by the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board.

Level III

- Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of active or inactive licensure as a Mechanical Contractor with the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

Level I - Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

required at this level include knowledge of the operation of a variety of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems; of the methods, materials, fixtures, tools and equipment utilized in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration maintenance; and of standard safety precautions in the trade. Ability is required to maintain and repair various types of heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.

Level II - Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

required at this level include knowledge of the operation of a variety of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems; of the methods, materials, fixtures, tools and equipment utilized in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration maintenance; and of standard safety precautions in the trade. Ability is required to maintain and repair various types of heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment; to install various types of heating and air conditioning components;

and to provide guidance and training to assigned work crews.

Level III - Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

required at this level include knowledge of the operation of a variety of heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems; of the methods, materials, fixtures, tools and equipment utilized in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration maintenance; and of standard safety precautions in the trade. Ability is required to maintain and repair various types of heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment; to install various types of heating and air conditioning components;

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