PLANT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER II

DEFINITION

This is technical administrative work as the chief engineer of a moderate-size state facility in directing the operations of the maintenance department and heating plant (or HVAC system).

An employee in this class is responsible for the supervision of skilled and semi-skilled employees (or inmates) engaged in the maintenance of physical properties and the operation of heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC) and related mechanical equipment in a moderate-size facility. Work may also include supervisory responsibilities as the assistant chief engineer in larger state facilities. Work differs from that of the next lower level in that the size and complexity of the heating plant or HVAC system is greater, the number of skilled and semi-skilled employees (or inmates) in the maintenance department is larger, and the work requires broader trade knowledge and experience. General supervision is received from an administrative superior or higher level plant maintenance engineer.

Any one position may not involve all of the specified duties or knowledges, skills and abilities, nor are the listed examples exhaustive.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Supervises and directs building, mechanical, heating, air conditioning and grounds maintenance activities in a moderate-size facility; plans, schedules and assigns maintenance repair work through subordinate supervisors.

Inspects the operation and maintenance of a high pressure steam heating plant; a high pressure, high temperature water heating plant; a steam-electric power plant; a total energy electric and steam generating system, or a complex electrical heating or central HVAC and chilled water systems.

Directs (through subordinate supervisors) the work of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled employees (or inmates) engaged in maintenance and repair work.

Supervises and participates in complex repair and maintenance jobs.

Supervises the preparation of or prepares periodic operational reports related to the cost of materials used, power produced or consumed and other similar information.

Acts as the over-all assistant to the chief engineer in a large facility, assuming responsibility (as delegated) for heating, air conditioning, building and grounds maintenance work, and central HVAC chilled water system.

Develops and directs the implementation of a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.

Advises administrative superiors of the feasibility of proposed construction and remodeling projects, and the need for major equipment replacement; assists in developing capital improvement budget requests.

Supervises building and plant maintenance work and related repair functions to insure the most efficient and economical use of personnel, equipment, supplies and energy.

Requisitions operating supplies and materials for the maintenance department.

Performs other related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the mechanical and building trades and skill in the use of a variety of maintenance tools.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the operation and maintenance of a high pressure steam heating plant; a high pressure, high temperature water heating plant; a steam-electric power plant; a total energy electric and steam generating system, or a complex electrical heating or central HVAC system.

Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards pertaining to the mechanical and building trades, including safety precautions relating to the operation of heating plants, total energy systems or complex electrical heating or central HVAC systems.

Ability to plan, organize, assign and supervise the work of labor and trade personnel.

Ability to develop and direct the implementation of a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.

Ability to maintain production, cost and other records and make necessary reports to insure the most efficient and economical use of personnel, equipment, supplies and energy.

Ability to interpret and work from sketches, penciled layouts and blueprints.

Ability to prepare equipment specifications and estimate the costs of materials and equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

(The following entrance requirements are used to admit or reject applicants for merit system examinations, or may be used to evaluate applicants for employment in positions not requiring selection from merit system registers. When applicable, equivalent substitution will be allowed for deficiencies in experience or education.)

Two years of experience as a Plant Maintenance Engineer I under the Missouri Merit System.

OR

Three years of large-scale supervisory experience in the building construction or maintenance trades (comparable to that of a general construction foreman, Maintenance Supervisor II, or higher-level position) with responsibility for carpentry, plumbing, electrical and related building or plant maintenance work, including or supplemented by one year of supervisory experience involving responsibility for the operation, installation or maintenance of a large high pressure steam heating plant; a high pressure, high temperature water heating plant; a steam-electric power plant; or comparable supervisory work involving a large-scale electrical heating or central HVAC system; and possession of a high school diploma or a GED certificate. (An undergraduate degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or civil engineering with specialization in electrical or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university may substitute for a maximum of one year of large-scale supervisory experience.)

SPECIAL NOTE:

Six years of prerequisite experience at a semi-skilled or higher level including one year in a supervisory capacity in the areas of building and plant maintenance, building construction or plant operations must be satisfied before supervisory experience can be considered comparable to that required at this level.

(Rev. 2/1/89)