Maintenance Mechanic for the Central Heating Plant (Apprentice, Level 1 or Level 2) - 130449

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As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the  university's mission : "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life ."

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth - all situated within a beautiful and historic campus - make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Maintenance Mechanic for the Central Heating Plant (Apprentice, Level 1 or Level 2)

Brigham Young University's Central Heating Plant operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. Residing within the Central Heating Plant, our co-generation facility produces both electricity and high temperature hot water (HTHW is 400°F @ 300PSI). HTHW is distributed throughout campus via a closed loop system to provide buildings with heat, domestic hot water, and steam. For locations where our HTHW cannot reach, we operate and maintain an additional 60 auxiliary boilers. In addition to heat and electricity, the Central Heating Plant also provides water treatment for campus heating and cooling systems and ensures the water quality of our swimming pools, therapy pools, and spas.

We enjoy being part of a team whose primary focus ensures a comfortable learning, teaching, and research environment across Brigham Young University's campus and the Missionary Training Center. We align our values with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints as well as support the mission of BYU, "to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life" and strive to mentor and train employees to this end.  We work to create and maintain the heating systems that provide building heat, domestic hot water, steam, and even air conditioning which combine to help keep our classes, offices, and venues comfortable. We aspire for excellence in these efforts to maintain the campus heating and cooling infrastructure. 

What you'll do in this position: 

• Work as part of a team to help fulfill our responsibilities to ensure the safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operation of the Central Heating Plant (CHP) power generation turbine, boilers, and supporting equipment. 
• Provide an uninterrupted flow of high temperature hot water (HTHW) to all the University's buildings for heating, steam, and hot water services. 
• Regularly inspect equipment and perform basic troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance as required. 
• Perform installation, service, repair, and / or replacement of all HTHW system piping, valves, pumps, boilers, exchangers, steam generators, air compressors, and a variety of other supporting equipment.
• Have a basic understanding of the operational concepts of natural gas, fuel oil fired boilers, hydronic heating systems as well as that of electrical generation and heat rejection of a natural gas fired turbine allowing for an uninterrupted delivery of electrical power.
• Respond to unscheduled daily events to support campus community.
• Respond to afterhours emergencies for 1-week periods multiple times per year.
• Coordinate and work with subcontractors and inspectors.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the turbomachinery, boilers, and other related facility equipment (start/stop equipment, sequence major equipment, perform normal operational checks).

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU 
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license for day and night driving
• Basic mechanical aptitude and fundamental troubleshooting abilities

Preferred

• Experience with industrial maintenance, mechanical equipment repair, or equivalent trade school education.
• Proficiency in welding and in light fabrication.

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits , including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

The starting salary could be higher if a candidate's years of experience and education is higher than typical. 

Employee Class: Staff (Full-Time)
Work Location: Provo Campus
Environment: Frequent exposure to unfavorable conditions such as all-weather, or working in cramped, very dirty, or unpleasant quarters
Physical Exam Required: Y
Physical Exam Details: Occasional need to lift panels or equipment in the 20-50 lbs range. Rare occasions may require lifting or manipulation of items heavier than 50 lbs. Working from a ladder or platform to test, repair or install sensors or monitoring equipment
Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Close Date: 04/26/2024
Pay Level: 51
Approximate Starting Salary: $55,000 - $71,500
Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Letter of Recommendation 1, Letter of Recommendation 2, Resume
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!