AMMONIA REFRIGERATION PLANT ENGINEER / ice rink in Yonkers

Job Description DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is a skilled labor position involving responsibility for supervising and participating in the operation and maintenance of refrigeration equipment and a Zamboni or similar ice resurfacing machine at a municipal ice skating rink. General direction is received from administrative personnel. General supervision is exercised over assigned personnel. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

Operates and inspects refrigeration equipment, specifically, freon compressors and water pumps;

Operates ice resurfacing machine;

Trains assistants in the operation of refrigeration equipment and ice resurfacing machine;

Monitors, records and adjusts salt levels and pressure in water being pumped through cooling system and reviews records of assistants to ensure the proper functioning of equipment;

Supervises and participates in the routine maintenance of freon compressors (e.g. change oil, fix leaks, replace dryers and strainers, etc.) and water pumps (e.g. repack water pumps, replace valves, etc.);

Supervises and participates in the routine maintenance of an ice resurfacing machine (e.g. tune engine, change blades, replace hydraulic seals, oil and filters, etc.);

Supervises and participates in the operation, cleaning and routine repair of an oil burning boiler;

Supervises and participates in routine carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical and other repair work involved in the general maintenance of a skating rink;

Supervises and participates in the ice preparation and removal at the beginning and end of ice skating season;

Schedules work hours and assigns duties to be performed by assistants;

Reports to Rink Manager on the progress of operations and repairs being made and requests outside assistance for major repairs as needed;

May perform various other functions involved in the operation of a skating rink such as cashier or night watchman.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

Thorough knowledge of the work practices, tools, terminology and accident precautions regarding the operation and routine repair of refrigeration equipment;

Working knowledge of practices, tools, terminology and accident precautions of a variety of trades, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical and boiler repairs;

Ability to operate ice resurfacing machine;

Ability to plan and supervise the work of others;

Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions;

Ability to keep simple records and make reports;

Mechanical aptitude; mental alertness; initiative; resourcefulness; good judgment; thoroughness;

Tact; courtesy;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position;

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a trade or high school or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma and five (5) years of refrigeration experience or heating plant equipment maintenance;

Seven (7) years of experience as described in (A);

An equivalent combination of education/training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

Special Requirement Possession of a Class D Driver's License valid in the State of New York.

Classification Competitive

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