Description
Utilitiesmen (UT) plan, supervise, manage, and perform tasks involved in installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing, heating, steam, compressed air, fuel storage and distribution systems, water treatment and distribution systems, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, and waste water management systems, as prescribed by blueprints, drawings and specifications; schedule and evaluate installation and operational tasks; prepare records and reports; maintain individual combat readiness; and perform tasks required in combat and disaster preparedness or recovery operations.
Core Skills
- industrial HVAC maintenance and repair
- plumbing system installation and troubleshooting
- steam and compressed air systems maintenance
- fuel storage and distribution systems maintenance
- water treatment and distribution operations
- wastewater management and environmental compliance
- reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings
- preventive and corrective maintenance planning
- work order scheduling and task prioritization
- safety and OSHA compliance in industrial environments
- lockout/tagout and energy isolation procedures
- basic electrical and controls troubleshooting
- use of test instruments and diagnostic equipment
- technical documentation and maintenance reporting
- team leadership and crew supervision
- logistics coordination for parts and materials
- root cause analysis of equipment failures
- field operations in austere environments
Common Certifications
- Journeyman Plumber License
- Journeyman HVAC Technician License
- EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Handling
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- Backflow Prevention Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
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