AMMONIA REFRIGERATION PLANT ENGINEER / ice rink in Yonkers

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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: (Illustrative only)
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;
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REFRIGERATION PLANT ENGINEER
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER
A) 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; or
B) Seven (7) years of experience as described in (A); or
C) 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.
REVIEWED: YMCSC MTG. 1/6/78
REVIEWED: YMCSC MTG 10/31/78
AMENDED: YMCSC MTG. 3/23/81
AMENDED: YMCSC MTG. 12/17/90
REVIEWED: 8/10
AMENDED: YMCSC MTG. 9/21/10
CLASSIFICATION: COMPETITIVE

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