HQF Hydronic Technician

The purpose of this position is to “seek to bring forth and establish the cause
of Zion.”

This position is a fully qualified, journeyman level Hydronic/Pump Engineer in
the Mechanical Water Shop. The incumbent performs installation of and preventive
maintenance/repair work on mechanical equipment including pumps, water
treatment, water feature maintenance, and wells in all Church Headquarters
buildings and other as assigned.

Pay range for this position will be: $30 – $34/hr depending on experience and
training.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Analyzes, maintains and repairs pump equipment and systems including
condensate pumps, fuel systems, laundry equipment, glycol systems, grease
traps, building loops, snow melt systems, seals, impellers, bearings and
electric motors.
* Responsible for maintenance and repair of domestic water, fire system pipes,
sewer systems, chemical pumps, filtering systems, sand filters, and DI/RO
systems.
* Conducts chemical treatment of open and closed loop, hot and chilled water
piping systems, cooling towers, and water features.
* Perform laser alignment, leveling, and testing of sensitive equipment.
* Conduct fire pump testing for diesel engines and electrical motor systems.
* Repairs and services pressure reducing valves, expansion tanks, and electric
solenoid valves.
* Performs layout, design and installation of new pump systems as well as the
upgrading and refurbishing of older pump systems.
* Performs well system and sand filter maintenance including routine checks and
adjusting or changing of packing as needed.
* Responsible for maintaining appropriate chemical levels.
* Air monitoring for confined space entry
* Performs other tasks as assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires:

Four years of residential and industrial experience in at least one of the
following roles:

* Pump repair and maintenance technician
* Water treatment technician, specifically for open and closed HVAC systems

* Thorough understanding of safety procedures, including lockout tag out,
proper uses of PPE and other safety practices
* Must be able to complete confined space training
* Mechanical aptitude typically found in someone with the ability to be trained
in basic welding, small and industrial machine repair, and other physical
plant operations within a reasonable amount of time.
* Proficient in reading blueprints.
* Must pass all required safety and equipment certifications and trainings.
* Must have a valid driver’s license
* May be required to become DOT certified.
* Must be able to understand English for general communication, video training,
building security, and safety. Also, must be capable of understanding
instructions both verbally and in writing and able to listen and ask
clarifying questions as needed.
* Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.
* Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, push, and pull for extended
periods of time.
* Must be able to independently lift and position objects weighing as much as
50 pounds. Must be able to team lift and position objects weighing as much as
100 pounds on an occasional basis.
* Must be able to safely climb a ladder and be able to work for extended
periods from a ladder, lift or scaffold.
* Must be able to fit into confined spaces such as manholes, crawl spaces,
attics, etc.
* Must have good eyesight and hearing to properly troubleshoot equipment.
* Must have at least 20/40 vision with or without corrective lenses and not
less than 120 degrees combined horizontal peripheral vision.

Preferred:

* High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
* Ability to learn new skills typically found in someone with two years of
post-high school technical training in above industries preferred.

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and
abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an
app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who
maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn,
and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the
gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His
kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for
employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and
does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would
violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race,
national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability,
genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that
apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for
qualified individuals with known disabilities.