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Physical Plant Specialist

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - G.25
Physical Plant Specialist - 8175

May, 1975

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CLASS CONCEPT

Under direction, Physical Plant Specialists detect and correct malfunctions
in electrical-mechanical, electronic or gas assemblies , systems , equipment
and/or controls, requiring the use of specialized testing tools and equipment.  
Specialists frequently participate in the design of assemblies, systems, 
equipment and/or controls.  Incumbents work from drawings, models or verbal 
instructions; select necessary materials; and perform other duties as required.

Examples of typical assignments are:

     Incumbents maintain, repair and install electromechanical components
     of elevators, dumbwaiters, trayveyors, conveyers, cranes, hoists,
     air conditioning and refrigeration systems and ancillary equipment.

     Incumbents maintain, repair and install components of ultrasonic and
     other security alarms, utility alarms, hydrogen alarms, radiation
     alarms, telemetry controls and motor controls.

     Incumbents maintain, repair and install components of power transformers,
     power regulators, oil circuit breakers, high voltage cables, switches,
     fuses, motor generators and power factor regulators.


                         MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Physical Plant Specialist

Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations; four
years of highly specialized training and experience in an appropriate craft,
and achievement of operational level skills; knowledge of national, state
and local codes and safety standards; and knowledges and abilities essential
to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

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