Attachment 4 - Position Qualifications.pdf

19GE5021R0091

Facility Maintenance Services – CDC Botswana

Attachment 4 – Position Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

FACILITIES ENGINEER

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

As the supervisor responsible for ensuring that where possible a systems engineering approach, coupled with the most cost effective maintenance techniques, is applied to Department of State facilities. Ensures accurate assessment of maintenance labor hours and costs, and determines how best to implement recommendations in the field.

Typical objective would be to identify commonality of problems in roofing, HVAC and electrical systems, and then devise the best approach to solving the problems while minimizing resource expenditures.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

Capable of analyzing current and proposed systems designs and developing or revising system performance criteria and standards.

Capable of performing independently, receiving general supervision relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters.

Computer literate at PC applications.

Must possess excellent communications skills, with capability of generating high quality technical material.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Four-year degree in electrical/mechanical engineering or architecture. Minimum of Two years experience in maintenance engineering and management.

ELECTRICIAN

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs major, minor, emergency and routine construction, installation, maintenance, alteration or repair of electrical systems, equipment and related components. Work involves: installing, inspecting/testing, or repairing any of a variety of electrical circuits and equipment such as generators, transformers, circuit breakers, motors, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment, including secondary distribution lines and circuits used to supply distribution panels.

Working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications, plans and determines the routing, placement, type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment and controls. Locates and diagnoses trouble in electrical systems or equipment;

and uses a variety of electrician's hand tools and measuring and testing instruments.

Performs recurring, standardized work independently in accordance with accepted trade practice.

Must understand the theory and the practical aspects of application, operation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment.

Must be knowledgeable of general maintenance and troubleshooting processes and the basic tools required. Capable of reading and interpreting motor control drawings, drawing a block diagram of feedback circuits and labeling the components, and calculating the requirements of conductors and devices used in motor circuits. Must be knowledgeable of electronic solid state control systems.

Must be familiar with various types of heating controls and their applications. Capable of reading and interpreting blueprints of an electrical substation, and tracing circuits using a blueprint.

Knowledgeable of switchgear operation, power circuit breakers, methods used to actuate protective relays and the types of relays, and different types of telemetering systems and their application.

Must be thoroughly familiar with the NEC, and capable of accomplishing work in accordance with accepted methods and techniques of the trade. Must be able to diagnosis problems quickly and accurately and recommend and effect required solutions.

Must hold a Journeyman Electrician License; experience may be substituted. Minimum of three years practical experience in the installation, rehabilitation, maintenance and repair of electrical and power distribution systems.

ELECTRICIAN HELPER

Performs major, minor, emergency and routine construction, installation and maintenance, alteration or repair of electrical systems, equipment and related components. Work involves: installing, inspecting/testing, or repairing any of a variety of electrical circuits and equipment such as generators, transformers, circuit breakers and motors, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment, including secondary distribution lines and circuits used to supply distribution panels.

Working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications, plans and determines the routing, placement, type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems equipment and controls. Locates and diagnoses trouble in electrical systems or equipment;

and uses a variety of electrician's hand tools and measuring and testing instruments.

Assists one or more electrician by performing specific or general duties as directed.

Ability to apply basic concepts when reading drawings, electrical schematics and wiring plans, and motor control drawings. Must possess an understanding of the various components of electrical systems. Familiarity with the NEC and the concepts involved therein. Familiarity with installation and maintenance procedures for electrical equipment, appliances and system components.

Ability to size conductors based on load; ability to calculate the current requirements of the conductors and devices used in motor circuits; understand how to bend and install conduit. Must be familiar with the operation and construction of motors, generators and transformers; and have an understanding of different types of relays and telemetering systems and their applications. Ability to draw a block diagram of a simple feedback circuit and label the basic components.

At least one-year experience in the trade.

HVAC TECHNICIAN

Performs major, minor, emergency and routine repairs, maintenance, installation and alteration on refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilating equipment, high pressure steam and hot water systems.

Diagnoses problems, and performs such maintenance as checking for and repairing leaks, recharging systems, replacing and adjusting belts, adjusting pulleys, pressure controls, etc.

Diagnoses, adjusts and repairs controls and/or control systems consisting of electric, electronic, pneumatic and pneumatic electronic.

Performs work on low and high pressure steam boilers, hot water boilers, warm air furnaces and hot water heaters, combustion chambers, flues, fire boxes, smoke stacks and oil burners, hot water tanks, hot air fans, radiators and sump pumps. Removes and replaces sections of boilers, tubes and grate assemblies. Inspects and adjusts electrical controls attached to heating equipment such as pressure controls, thermostats, stack relays and photocell bulbs and scanners. Removes defective electronic motors and controls from heating systems, makes minor repairs, and installs motors into heating system. Removes and rebuild combustion chambers of heating equipment with fire brick and plastic. Uses CO2 tester to determine its content.

Prepares written specifications for major repairs or for the production of parts ordered from machine shops; reassembles equipment; and makes all necessary adjustments for operation.

May be required to assist in establishing equipment maintenance programs, develop maintenance parts systems lists and maintenance visit schedules, assess equipment life and project replacement schedules.

Must be capable of reading and following shop drawings, laying out and assembling major components of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, including cold storage and food storage facilities. Knowledgeable of basic ventilation requirements and air distribution and cleaning techniques. Skilled in use of hand tools of the trade. Knowledgeable of fire and safety regulations for safeguarding personnel, material and equipment.

Must hold a Journeyman License in a HVAC trade; experience may be substituted. Minimum of three years practical experience in the installation, rehabilitation, maintenance and repairing of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

HVAC HELPER

Performs major, minor, emergency and routine repairs, maintenance, installation and alteration on refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilating equipment, high pressure steam and hot water systems.

Diagnoses problems, and performs such maintenance as checking for and repairing leaks, recharging systems, replacing and adjusting belts, adjusting pulleys, pressure controls, etc.

Diagnoses, adjusts and repairs controls and/or control systems consisting of electric, electronic, pneumatic and pneumatic electric.

Performs work on low- and high-pressure steam boilers, hot water boilers, warm air furnaces and hot water heaters, combustion chambers, flues, fire boxes, and smoke stacks and oil burners, hot water tanks, hot air fans, radiators and sump pumps. Removes and replaces sections of boilers, tubes and grate assemblies. Inspects and adjusts electrical controls attached to heating equipment such as pressure controls, thermostats, stack relays and photocell bulbs and scanners. Removes defective electric motors and controls from heating systems, makes minor repairs, and installs motors into heating system. Removes and rebuilds combustion chambers of heating equipment with fire brick and plastic. Uses CO2 tester to determine its content.

Assists HVAC technician by performing specific or general duties as directed.

Ability to apply basic concepts when reading drawings used in construction and maintenance. Must possess an understanding of the fundamentals of refrigeration and the methods used to join and assemble different kinds of pipe joints. Familiarity with major codes and standards and the concepts involved therein. Familiarity with installation and maintenance procedures for different types of refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Familiarity with basic servicing of refrigerant controls and air conditioning controls, circuits and instruments. Understand basic ventilation requirements and air distribution and cleaning techniques.

At least one year experience in the trade.

PLUMBER

Performs major, minor, emergency and routine construction, repairs, maintenance, installation and alteration on piping systems, plumbing fixtures, and associated equipment or components thereof.

Piping systems include, but are not limited to, all those designed to conduct the flow of hot and cold water, sewage and industrial waste, air fuels (gas and liquefied), and other non-toxic and toxic materials encountered in support of the mission.

Plumbing fixtures and equipment include, but are not limited to, all items required in a plumbing system, including kitchen equipment, hot water heaters (gas and electric), manual and automatic valves, fire hydrants, wet and dry fire sprinkler systems, pumps, or other associated equipment as required in support of a facility/mission.

May be required to assist in maintaining parts systems lists, maintenance schedules, assess equipment life and project replacement schedules.

Must be familiar with systems distribution and flow capacities in both potable and sanitary applications. Must be knowledgeable of PVC, copper, galvanized, black pipe and cast-iron installations.

Must be thoroughly familiar with standard plumbing codes and practices, capable of accomplishing work in accordance with accepted methods and techniques of the plumbing trade.

Must be able to diagnoses problems quickly and accurately and recommend and effect required solutions. Must be knowledgeable in the use of special tools and equipment, such as gas leak and safety equipment, water main tapping equipment, etc.

Must hold a Journeyman Plumber license; experience may be substituted. A minimum of three years practical experience in the installation, rehabilitation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems.

PLUMBER HELPER

Performs major, minor, emergency and routine construction, repairs, maintenance, installation and alteration on piping systems, plumbing fixtures, and associated equipment or components thereof.

Piping systems include, but are not limited to, all those designed to conduct the flow of hot and cold water, sewage and industrial waste, air fuels (gases and liquefied), and other non-toxic and toxic materials encountered in support of the mission.

Plumbing fixtures and equipment include, but are not limited to, all items required in a plumbing system, including kitchen equipment, hot water heaters (gas and electric), manual and automatic valves, fire hydrants, wet and dry fire sprinkler systems, pumps, or other associated equipment as required in support of a facility/mission.

Assist plumber by performing specific or general duties as directed.

Ability to apply basic concepts when reading drawings and understand the various components of plumbing systems and methods used to join and assemble different kinds of pipe joints. Familiarity with installation and maintenance procedures for plumbing fixtures, appliances, and other components, and the proper techniques for gas welding and cutting. Ability to select pipe of material appropriate to the task and identify and order pipe fittings and valves. Must possess a general familiarity with plumbing tools and their use and be capable of selecting protective clothing\eye protection\etc. appropriate to a task. Must be familiar with the concepts involved in a standard plumbing code and standard fuel gas code.

At least one year of experience in the trade.

CARPENTER

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES

Performs major, minor, emergency and routine carpentry duties necessary to construct and maintain in good repair buildings and building woodwork and equipment such as bins, cribs, counters, benches, partitions, doors, floors, stairs, casings, and trim made of wood.

May be required to assist in establishing maintenance programs, develop maintenance lists and schedules, assess asset life and project replacement schedules.

Ability to read drawings and apply basic concepts used in construction and maintenance. Ability to identify and select proper hand or power tools for a particular task. Must be familiar with the concepts involved in the construction and repair of wooden structures, roof building and stair building, and interior woodwork and trim. Must be knowledgeable of methods for performing framing tasks and other rough carpentry jobs. Must be knowledgeable of the concepts contained in the major building codes used in the industry.

Must possess an understanding of various types of woods and wood substitute materials and their properties and characteristics.

Must be knowledgeable of the preparatory steps for general maintenance and troubleshooting, and the tools required.

Must be graduate of an approved/accredited apprentice program that provided formal instruction in the carpentry trade or have a minimum of three years’ experience as an apprentice carpenter or have a journeyman carpentry license.

MASON

Performs major, minor, emergency and routine masonry duties necessary to construct and maintain in good repair buildings and building masonry such as reinforced and un-reinforced concrete and brick structures, and masonry finishes.

May be required to assist in developing maintenance lists and schedules, assess asset life and project replacement schedules.

Ability to read drawings and apply basic concepts used in construction and maintenance. Ability to identify and select proper hand or power tools for a particular task. Must be familiar with the concepts involved in the construction and repair of masonry structures and finishes. Must be knowledgeable of methods for performing formwork tasks and other rough carpentry jobs. Must be knowledgeable of the concepts contained in the major building codes in the industry.

Must possess an understanding of various types of masonry units, concrete types and substitute materials, and their properties and characteristics.

Must be knowledgeable of the preparatory steps for general maintenance and troubleshooting, and the tools required.

Must be a graduate of an approved/accredited apprentice program that provided formal instructions in the masonry trade or have a minimum of three years experience as an apprentice mason.

PAINTER

Paints and redecorates walls, woodwork and fixtures.

Knowledge of surface peculiarities and types of paint required for different applications; placing putty or filler in nail holes and interstices; and applying paint with spray gun or brush. May mix colors, oils, white lead and other paint ingredients to obtain proper color consistency.

Must have completed a formal apprenticeship program or minimum of 3 years of experience.