What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Technician I or II position at Fort Pierce Utilities Authority?
NOTE: The level and salary of this position will be determined by the experience level of the candidate that is selected as indicated:
Service Technician II Minimum: $17.80 per hour
Service Technician I Minimum: $16.19 per hour
Service Technician II – This advanced position involves highly skilled work at the journeyman level requiring considerable judgment in the layout, sizing, and installation of gas piping, meters and regulators, and conversion from one type gas system to another (i.e. LP to Natural); servicing and repairing of commercial and other types of gas burning equipment and appliances. Report to the Gas Service Foreman.
Service Technician I – This mid level position involves moderately difficult, skilled work at the journeyman level requiring basic judgment in the layout, sizing, installation of gas piping, meters and regulators, and conversion from one type gas system to another (i.e. LP to Natural); servicing and repairing of all types of gas burning equipment and appliances. Reports to the Gas Service Foreman.
(Note: There are also secondary functions, which the employee will be required to perform.)
Service Technician II – Must possess all the qualifications of a Gas Service Technician I in addition to the following:
Services, tests, and repairs commercial gas appliances.
Troubleshoots electrical circuits and replaces defective parts.
Calibrates thermostats on ovens, fryers, and other commercial gas equipment.
Connects commercial and industrial gas appliances and checks for proper operations and for leaks.
Determines the proper layout and pipe sizes for new and replacement systems as well as the correct meter size for the installation.
Leak testing utilizing CGI equipment for natural gas and carbon monoxide.
Converts appliances from LP to natural gas.
Repairs or replaces any part of appliances or control attached to appliances.
Adjusts regulators.
Turns on and changes meters, as well as performs meter maintenance.
Operates department vehicles.
Gives estimates for repairs to residential and commercial equipment and for piping jobs.
Serves as a mentor in the training of other Gas Service Technicians.
Responds to emergencies for evaluations and make safe repair.
Performs leak survey.
Acts as back up for Gas Meter Technician and assists Gas Operations Crews as needed.
Because this is a multi-functional position, not limited to service only, Gas Operations Distribution duties and functions will be required from time to time.
May be required to perform Operator Qualification Training and Testing.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Service Technician I – Pipes new houses, turns on gas, repairs regulators, changes meters, replaces meter glass, cuts and threads pipe, converts appliances to natural gas, pressure tests for gas leaks, services and installs domestic equipment, repairs or replaces any part of appliance or control attached to appliances, adjusts regulators, operates radio, operates department vehicles, and communicates with customers.
Responds and makes safe repair leaks to customers' service lines when needed.
Replace defective pipe.
Assist Gas Service Technician II and Distribution Crews during emergencies.
Leak testing utilizing CGI equipment for natural gas and carbon monoxide.
Performs meter maintenance, as required
Install valves.
Because this is a multi-functional position, not limited to service only, Gas Operations Distribution duties and functions will be required from time to time.
Service Technician II – Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Considerable field experience in commercial gas service work and pipefitting. When considering new job applicants, a comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Service Technician I – Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Successful completion of the Apprentice Gas Technician apprentice program. When considering new job applicants, a comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Service Technician II –
Must possess:
Service Technician I –
Some knowledge of:
Ability to:
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS
Service Technician II – Completion of the Operator Qualification Program consisting of total completion of the Midwest Energy Association (MEA) Operator Qualification Program and testing with a test score of no less than 80%. Note: New employees must be able to successfully complete FPUA's Operator Qualification Program within their 6 month probationary period.
Service Technician I – Successful completion of FPUA's Operator Qualification Program as related to Gas Service Technician I (GST I) position. GST I required Task List is documented in FPUA's Operator Qualification Program. Completion of the Operator Qualification Program consisting of:
Note: New employees must be able to successfully complete FPUA's Operator Qualification Program, as related to the GST l position, within their 6-month probationary period.
Service Technician II Minimum: $17.80 per hour
Service Technician I Minimum: $16.19 per hour
Service Technician II – This advanced position involves highly skilled work at the journeyman level requiring considerable judgment in the layout, sizing, and installation of gas piping, meters and regulators, and conversion from one type gas system to another (i.e. LP to Natural); servicing and repairing of commercial and other types of gas burning equipment and appliances. Report to the Gas Service Foreman.
Service Technician I – This mid level position involves moderately difficult, skilled work at the journeyman level requiring basic judgment in the layout, sizing, installation of gas piping, meters and regulators, and conversion from one type gas system to another (i.e. LP to Natural); servicing and repairing of all types of gas burning equipment and appliances. Reports to the Gas Service Foreman.
(Note: There are also secondary functions, which the employee will be required to perform.)
Service Technician II – Must possess all the qualifications of a Gas Service Technician I in addition to the following:
Services, tests, and repairs commercial gas appliances.
Troubleshoots electrical circuits and replaces defective parts.
Calibrates thermostats on ovens, fryers, and other commercial gas equipment.
Connects commercial and industrial gas appliances and checks for proper operations and for leaks.
Determines the proper layout and pipe sizes for new and replacement systems as well as the correct meter size for the installation.
Leak testing utilizing CGI equipment for natural gas and carbon monoxide.
Converts appliances from LP to natural gas.
Repairs or replaces any part of appliances or control attached to appliances.
Adjusts regulators.
Turns on and changes meters, as well as performs meter maintenance.
Operates department vehicles.
Gives estimates for repairs to residential and commercial equipment and for piping jobs.
Serves as a mentor in the training of other Gas Service Technicians.
Responds to emergencies for evaluations and make safe repair.
Performs leak survey.
Acts as back up for Gas Meter Technician and assists Gas Operations Crews as needed.
Because this is a multi-functional position, not limited to service only, Gas Operations Distribution duties and functions will be required from time to time.
May be required to perform Operator Qualification Training and Testing.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Service Technician I – Pipes new houses, turns on gas, repairs regulators, changes meters, replaces meter glass, cuts and threads pipe, converts appliances to natural gas, pressure tests for gas leaks, services and installs domestic equipment, repairs or replaces any part of appliance or control attached to appliances, adjusts regulators, operates radio, operates department vehicles, and communicates with customers.
Responds and makes safe repair leaks to customers' service lines when needed.
Replace defective pipe.
Assist Gas Service Technician II and Distribution Crews during emergencies.
Leak testing utilizing CGI equipment for natural gas and carbon monoxide.
Performs meter maintenance, as required
Install valves.
Because this is a multi-functional position, not limited to service only, Gas Operations Distribution duties and functions will be required from time to time.
Service Technician II – Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Considerable field experience in commercial gas service work and pipefitting. When considering new job applicants, a comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Service Technician I – Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Successful completion of the Apprentice Gas Technician apprentice program. When considering new job applicants, a comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Service Technician II –
Must possess:
- considerable knowledge of the Standard Gas Code and NFPA-54 pertaining to natural gas, as well as local codes and ordinances.
- considerable knowledge of approved methods and tools used in gas pipefitting and maintenance work.
- considerable knowledge of methods of determining the necessary pipe and orifice sizes to provide for proper operation.
- considerable knowledge of the types of gas appliances installed in restaurants, schools, and other commercial kitchens.
- considerable knowledge of the instruments used to test and repair electrical circuits and devices on commercial gas equipment.
- considerable ability to read and interpret blueprints dealing with gas piping and electrical circuits, and to prepare (as-built) drawings.
- considerable ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to work with minimum supervision.
- learn the variety of skills necessary to stay abreast of the new technology dealing with gas appliances.
- maintain and observe proper safety precautions.
- determine gas meter size and obtain accurate readings
- maintain good job related physical condition and general health and sufficient physical strength and agility to perform adequate work under adverse weather conditions.
Service Technician I –
Some knowledge of:
- approved methods and tools used in gas piping, installation, and maintenance work.
- methods of determining necessary pipe size.
- types of gas appliances installed on the distribution system.
Ability to:
- understand and follow oral or written instructions.
- learn the variety of skills necessary to provide proper operation of gas appliances.
- maintain and observe proper safety precautions.
- drive and operate all gas department vehicles.
- understand codes and standards book.
- determine gas meter size and obtain accurate readings
- maintain good job-related physical condition and general health and sufficient physical strength and agility to perform adequate work under adverse weather conditions.
- assist Gas Operations Crews when needed.
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS
Service Technician II – Completion of the Operator Qualification Program consisting of total completion of the Midwest Energy Association (MEA) Operator Qualification Program and testing with a test score of no less than 80%. Note: New employees must be able to successfully complete FPUA's Operator Qualification Program within their 6 month probationary period.
Service Technician I – Successful completion of FPUA's Operator Qualification Program as related to Gas Service Technician I (GST I) position. GST I required Task List is documented in FPUA's Operator Qualification Program. Completion of the Operator Qualification Program consisting of:
- Total completion of the Midwest Energy Association (MEA) Operator Qualification Program and testing with a test score of no less than 80% with no missed critical questions.
- Completion of the MEA Qualified for One - Qualified for All training program testing, with a test score of no less then 80% and hands-on performance review on tasks that directly relate to the GST I position.
- Successful performance review by the Operator Qualification Evaluation Team of tasks related to a GST I position.
- After initial qualification periodic re-qualification may be needed if significant changes affect covered task or the covered task(s) re-qualify date has expired.
Note: New employees must be able to successfully complete FPUA's Operator Qualification Program, as related to the GST l position, within their 6-month probationary period.
Salary : $16 - $29