Utility Mechanic

Seasonal Contract posit i on supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). Utility Mechanics perform maintenance and repair work on construction and maintenance projects , or any combination thereof . Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities (not all inclusive):

- Diagnose, repair, and perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance on existing buildings, systems, equipment, and infrastructure.

- Perform overhauls to include dismantling, replacing parts and making repairs to all facilities-related equipment including heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration, Overhead doors, hoists, compressors, hydronic systems, pumps, kitchen/galley equipment, shop tools and a wide variety of other types of equipment and their component parts including some non-facility capital assets such as exercise, medical and lab equipment.

- Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with the Preventive Maintenance Program.

- Diagnose and repair failures as they occur in support components including kitchen equipment.

- Assist Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and PM Foreman in determining materials for inventory re-supply.

- Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours.

- Act as first responder to trouble calls on facilities and utilities systems.

- Perform plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs to support systems and structures as necessary.

- Submit reports as required by supervisor, including the quality assurance self-inspections.

- Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours.

- Accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved

- Advise immediate Supervisor of job progress and material/labor requirements.

- Accomplish tasking working from Job Plans, verbal information, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, documents, vendor/manufacturer manuals, and applicable specifications and codes.

- Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs ) and create or revise SOPs as needed.

- Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme cold weather

- Use solid decision-making ability and sound judgment to safely and effectively solve problems .

- Proactively identify any unsafe conditions or hazards and communicate them effectively

- Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking.

- Learn and use computer-based labor, material, and maintenance tracking applications.

- May deploy to remote research support facilities for day trips or extended periods (McMurdo only)

- Occasionally utilize the assistance of other station personnel to complete tasking, or assist other trades or departments with their tasking

- Comply with all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements

- Participate in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectives

- Participate in community programs such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (station clean-up), “GASH” (galley clean-up at Palmer), and recycling efforts

- Perform other duties as required

Required Education, Experience, Certificates, and Licenses:

- High School diploma or GED

- Four years of experience in facilities maintenance to include all phases of preventive and corrective maintenance, including industrial and/or commercial facilities maintenance is required

- Work history must include the demonstrated ability to work independently

- Minimum intermediate level computer skills with MS Office Suite experience to include Word, Excel and Outlook

- Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, and diagrams

- Be able and willing to learn and effectively utilize computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications

- Possess the competencies, willingness, and ability to perform the duties of position

Expected Skills and Competencies:

- Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, diagrams, maintenance manuals and manufacturer’s troubleshooting guides to accomplish tasking.

- Experience in writing up work plans, job hazard analysis, and job safety analysis related to the work activities under a permit to work system

- Skilled at troubleshooting using appropriate testing devices

- Experience in heating and ventilation system maintenance

- Experience in maintenance of commercial, government, industrial, and/or institutional building facilities

- Possess prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectively utilize computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications

- Competent in the appropriate use of personnel protective equipment (PPE) to include: safety glasses, toe protection shoes, and gloves

- Proficient in LOTO procedures for various tasking

- Proficient in confined space safety protocols

- Knowledge of electrical safety procedures (NFPA 70E and OSHA)

- Proficient in risk assessment and determination of PPE appropriate to specific tasking

- Knowledgeable of limits of PPE and proper maintenance of PPE

- Familiar with use of respirators and fall protection equipment/devices

- Solid decision-making ability and sound judgment to safely and effectively solve problems

- Good organizational and planning skills

Preferred:

- Experience with Building Automation Systems

- Experience with installation and maintenance of fuel piping

- Experience with maintenance of overhead garage doors

- Experience in refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fuel oil burners

- Experience with Maximo or other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

Physical and/or Other Requirements :

- Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

- Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica

- Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer

- Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF

- Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.

- Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.

- Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives .

- Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States

- Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.