Temperature Control Series

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Employees in this series are responsible for performing and/or supervising the repair, maintenance, adjustment, and replacement of pneumatic, mechanical, and/or computerized systems in the temperature control field.

DESCRIPTIONS OF LEVELS OF WORK

Employees at this level perform skilled work involving the repair, maintenance, adjustment, and replacement of pneumatic, mechanical, and/or direct digital temperature control systems and equipment. They work under direct supervision from a designated supervisor.

A(n) Temperature Control Mechanic typically -

1. inspects and adjusts pneumatic/mechanical systems and equipment and/or computerized systems (such as fiber optics and direct digital temperature control systems);
2. repairs, maintains, or overhauls temperature control devices (such as thermostats, relays, damper motors, pneumatic operated valves, small air compressors, fiber optics, and direct digital control systems);
3. diagnoses and remedies defects in temperature control systems;
4. assists in the preparation of estimates for projected overhaul, repair, or replacement of temperature control systems;
5. assists in the preparation of material orders for the purchase of equipment or repair parts;
6. maintains records and prepares reports on repairs accomplished or devices requiring special attention;
7. assigns and directs the work of temperature control mechanic apprentices;
8. complies with accepted safety standards;
9. performs other related duties as assigned.

Employees at this level direct and/or lead and assign work to Temperature Control Mechanics and other assigned personnel and perform skilled work in the temperature control trade as required. They work under general supervision from a designed supervisor.

A(n) Temperature Control Sub-Foreman typically -

1. assists in the direction and assignment of work to temperature control journeymen and apprentices;
2. orders materials for jobs; tags and stores material as necessary;
3. coordinates and arranges for utility outages;
4. conducts inspections of completed jobs to ensure temperature control work was performed as directed;
5. works with project coordinators to verify the scope and schedule of temperature control work on projects and to track job progress at the work site;
6. provides input to the supervisor regarding personnel matters (such as job progress, schedule changes, and work performance);
7. assists in training mechanics on temperature control procedures and systems;
8. approves time cards;
9. acts for the supervisor during absences;
10. performs duties common to the temperature control trade as necessary;
11. performs other related duties as assigned.

Employees at this level supervise the work of Temperature Control Mechanics and other assigned personnel. They work under the direction of a designated supervisor.

A(n) Temperature Control Foreman typically -

1. directs and supervises the work of Temperature Control Mechanics, apprentices, and other assigned personnel;
2. schedules work assignments for personnel, considering available funding, priorities, and seasonal demands;
3. controls workflow, tools, materials and equipment, transportation, and information necessary to craftsmen and the accomplishment of work assignments;
4. works with project coordinators to verify scope and schedule of temperature control work for projects and to track job progress at the job site;
5. enforces safe working habits, including safe operation and handling of materials and equipment;
6. verifies time cards and material requisitions;
7. provides control systems design and estimates of labor and materials; coordinates system installation and troubleshooting;
8. trains mechanics in new temperature control procedures and systems;
9. maintains records and prepares reports on repairs, maintenance needs, and systems redesign;
10. evaluates and counsels employees on work performance;
11. performs duties common to the temperature control trade as necessary;
12. performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. 1. Certificate of completion of a pipe trades apprenticeship under a registered Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training program that included one (1) year (12 months) of experience in the area of pneumatic, mechanical, and/or direct digital control systems.
   OR
   2. Acceptance as a journeyman Temperature Control Mechanic by the local pipe trades industry as a result of having passed the examination used generally in the area AND five (5) years (60 months) of experience in the tradeⁱ , including apprenticeship and/or applicable vocational training, that included one (1) year (12 months) of experience in the area of pneumatic, mechanical, and/or direct digital control systems.
   OR
   3. Five (5) years (60 months) of work experience in pneumatic, mechanical, and/or direct digital control systems.

ⁱ The trade for this purpose shall include work normally performed by plumbers, pipefitters, pipefitter welders, refrigeration mechanics, temperature control mechanics, oil burner mechanics, and lead burners.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Knowledge of accepted craft practices.
2. Knowledge of safety practices common to the temperature control trade.
3. Ability to perform construction, installation, repair, and maintenance duties customarily performed by temperature control mechanics in the pipefitting trade.
4. Ability to maintain records.
5. Ability to prepare reports.

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. 1. Certificate of completion of a pipe trades apprenticeship under a registered Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training program that included one (1) year (12 months) of experience in the area of pneumatic, mechanical, and/or direct digital control systems.
   OR
   2. Acceptance as a journeyman Temperature Control Mechanic by the local pipe trades industry as a result of having passed the examination used generally in the area AND five (5) years (60 months) of experience in the tradeⁱⁱ, including apprenticeship and/or applicable vocational training, that included one (1) year (12 months) of experience in the area of pneumatic, mechanical, and/or direct digital control systems.
   OR
   3. Five (5) years (60 months) of work experience in pneumatic, mechanical, and/or direct digital control systems.
2. Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience in the area of pneumatic, mechanical, and/or direct digital control systems in the temperature control field.

ⁱⁱ The trade for this purpose shall include work normally performed by plumbers, pipefitters, pipefitter welders, refrigeration mechanics, temperature control mechanics, oil burner mechanics, and lead burners.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Knowledge of accepted craft practices.
2. Knowledge of safety practices common to the temperature control trade.
3. Skill in verbal and written communication.
4. Ability to perform construction, installation, repair, and maintenance duties customarily performed by temperature control mechanics in the pipefitting trade.
5. Ability to maintain records.
6. Ability to prepare reports.
7. Ability to supervise.

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. 1. Certificate of completion of a pipe trades apprenticeship under a registered Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training program that included one (1) year (12 months) of experience in the area of pneumatic, mechanical, and/or direct digital control systems.
   OR
   2. Acceptance as a journeyman Temperature Control Mechanic by the local pipe trades industry as a result of having passed the examination used generally in the area AND five (5) years (60 months) of experience in the tradeⁱⁱⁱ, including apprenticeship and/or applicable vocational training, that included one (1) year (12 months) of experience in the area of pneumatic, mechanical, and/or direct digital control systems.
   OR
   3. Five (5) years (60 months) of work experience in pneumatic, mechanical, and/or direct digital control systems.
2. Four (4) years (48 months) of work experience in the area of pneumatic, mechanical, and/or direct digital control systems in the temperature control field.

ⁱⁱⁱ The trade for this purpose shall include work normally performed by plumbers, pipefitters, pipefitter welders, refrigeration mechanics, temperature control mechanics, oil burner mechanics, and lead burners).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Knowledge of accepted craft practices.
2. Knowledge of and ability to perform control systems layout, job estimating, control system installation, and troubleshooting.
3. Knowledge of safe working standards and practices common to the temperature control trade.
4. Skill in verbal and written communication.
5. Ability to perform construction, installation, repair, and maintenance duties customarily performed by temperature control mechanics in the pipefitting trade.
6. Ability to maintain records.
7. Ability to supervise.