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Monterey Bay Aquarium · 13 hours ago

Master Crafts Mechanic

Monterey, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$32.36/hr - $39.42/hr

5+ years exp

Monterey Bay Aquarium is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity. The Master Crafts Mechanic will be responsible for repairing, maintaining, and installing mechanical equipment, primarily focusing on plumbing and refrigeration systems, while ensuring animal welfare and environmental sustainability are prioritized.

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Responsibilities

Assist Lead plumber, and work on a team for larger projects

Manage outside contractors

Troubleshoot complex refrigeration, equipment, and plumbing systems

Repair and rebuild equipment including boilers, chillers, cross contamination equipment, refrigerators & freezers, ice makers, coolers, ovens, stoves, cooktops, soda fountains, kettles, boilers, and fryers

Repair and install pipes, valves, hangers, gauges, and sensors for fresh water, salt water, pressurized gas, exhaust, venting, sewage, storm water, and animal life support systems

Install new equipment

Manage refrigerant gasses, stockpile, and reporting (i.e., charge, evacuate, track leaks, etc.)

Inspect and provide regular maintenance service for equipment

Utilize work management software to respond to work requests, track jobs progress, and improve inventory data and preventative maintenance content

Read equipment schematics, plans, and track changes

Maintain equipment inventories, complete material takeoffs for jobs, and purchase materials

Provide regular status reports to supervisors

Participate in safety and other training as required

Interface and communicate with other MBA departments

Qualification

PlumbingRefrigerationMechanical skillsEPA 608 CertificationOSHA Safety TrainingWork management softwareCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Repair, maintain, and install mechanical equipment with a strong background in plumbing

Assist Lead plumber and work on a team for larger projects

Manage outside contractors

Troubleshoot complex refrigeration, equipment, and plumbing systems

Repair and install pipes, valves, hangers, gauges, and sensors for fresh water, salt water, pressurized gas, exhaust, venting, sewage, storm water, and animal life support systems

Install new equipment

Manage refrigerant gasses, stockpile, and reporting (i.e., charge, evacuate, track leaks, etc.)

Inspect and provide regular maintenance service for equipment

Utilize work management software to respond to work requests, track jobs progress, and improve inventory data and preventative maintenance content

Read equipment schematics, plans, and track changes

Maintain equipment inventories, complete material takeoffs for jobs, and purchase materials

Provide regular status reports to supervisors

Participate in safety and other training as required

Interface and communicate with other MBA departments

At least 5 years experience with plumbing and refrigeration trade experience

Certification of Completion of a minimum 10-hour OSHA Safety training

Professional skills with various types of piping in both small and large diameter

Advanced mechanical and power tool skills

Refrigeration certificate in EPA 608 Type I, II, and III required

CFESA certification

Good computer skills including, but not limited to MS Office suite

Good written and verbal communication and skills

Ability to respond to emergencies and to work an irregular schedule that may include early mornings, nights, evenings, or weekends

Ability to read and follow equipment schematics, and wiring diagrams, and safety procedures

Experience working in a safe manner compliant with the California Plumbing Code, UPC, Am Water, AWWA standards, and OSHA

Experience with elevated work, work over water, and work in a confined space

Ability to work within and maintain Monterey Bay Aquarium's Core Values

Must possess, or be able to obtain within the first 3 months of employment, a valid California driver's license in order to operate Monterey Bay Aquarium vehicles

Typical office equipment, ladders, hand tools, power tools, shop tools, person lifts, forklift and gages

Constant sitting, standing, walking, bending

Occasional unassisted lifting up to 80 lbs

Main Aquarium and out buildings. At times over water, in confined spaces, and elevated work