maintenance people

[hem057]

called in saturday to check a master-bilt dipper, 404a, found unit in a vaccum, 2-3 inches of frost on the top part and 1-2 inches in lower area by ice cream tubs, and staff wondered why the product was soft and melting, told them they would have to defrost the unit, then bldg. maintenace guy argued with me that this was not the problem, aren't maintenace people fun to deal with?

[4x4freak]

Tell him to fix it since he's apparently the expert.

[primmers]

same thing happens to the oscar-telli(name has been changed).yes they have to be manually defrosted at night.

[mcr]

Originally posted by hem057
called in saturday to check a master-bilt dipper, 404a, found unit in a vaccum, 2-3 inches of frost on the top part and 1-2 inches in lower area by ice cream tubs, and staff wondered why the product was soft and melting, told them they would have to defrost the unit, then bldg. maintenace guy argued with me that this was not the problem, aren't maintenace people fun to deal with?

Yes we are fun to deal with Especially after we, maitained boilers,cogens,coolingtowers,absorbers,chillers, walk-in coolers,freezers,kitchen eq. emergency generators,unplugged numerous drains,repaired leaking faucets,Pm the morgue cooler,and replaced Johnson valves.

[hiltontech]

I'm a maintenance tech, every now and then we have to call for outside help, when someone comes out I normally listen very well so I may learn something, I take care of the 16 manitowoc's where I work, I only had to call outside help once and that's about the time I just started learning about the ice makers, I asked him about 100 questions while he was there with me, learned a lot from him, really kewl dude who was willing to answer all of my questions.
No problems from this tech... (smile)

[mfi]

Just to chime in, in a neutral way. We had a 25 ton carrier unit go out on us. I told the chief that we are not trained to deal with something this complicated. He didn't listen and sent someone up to "fix" it. After burning out a transformer, replacing the contactors with the wrong ones, and pretty much trashing the machine...he gave in and called a contractor we use. It took a while but it now runs fine. I may be able to run 4000 hp turbines and electric chillers, etc. But when it comes to the specialized knowledge needed to trouble shoot big package units, I say call in a pro. And yes I hope to one day learn how to fix these things. Problem is, we don't get a chance to work on them that much, so we prolly would never get that good at it. See my other post about " I don't know how you guys do it".

[hiltontech]

Originally posted by mfi
Just to chime in, in a neutral way. We had a 25 ton carrier unit go out on us. I told the chief that we are not trained to deal with something this complicated. He didn't listen and sent someone up to "fix" it. After burning out a transformer, replacing the contactors with the wrong ones, and pretty much trashing the machine...he gave in and called a contractor we use. It took a while but it now runs fine. I may be able to run 4000 hp turbines and electric chillers, etc. But when it comes to the specialized knowledge needed to trouble shoot big package units, I say call in a pro. And yes I hope to one day learn how to fix these things. Problem is, we don't get a chance to work on them that much, so we really would never get that good at it. See my other post about " I don't know how you guys do it".

Good point..

I was told that a few years ago there was this tech who was working on a Sunday alone, the chiller went down, (Carrier, brand new at the time)he found a blown 100 amp fuse, he took it out and put in a new fuse, he did this twice, by this time the damage was done, $15,000 worth of damage, I was told that he didn't listen to anyone, reason he no longer works with us.
As I said I listen to others, they may not know a lot more than you but it could turn out to be a small tip that one may give you that could help you on the job site.

[mfi]

That's why I always post on this site if I don't know something. If I can't get an answer here, than it prolly doesn't exist.

[jeep6275]

just my 2 cents but saying "maintenance guy" is a pretty broad statement.

in my area a maintenance guy makes about 3-4 gallons of gas per hr with no benifits. and is doing good if he knows where the filters go!!! i'm sorry but you guys that chimed in as maintenance guys sound WAY more skilled than this. i think this may be what the op was referring to.

jeep

[mfi]

Well in NYC we are called engineers. This term seems to offend the service techs. I just tell people that I make cold water.

[lalo56]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by mcr

Originally posted by hem057
Pm the morgue cooler,

If you dont mind me asking what hospital do you work at? Reason i ask is because i as well work in a hospital.

[gerger]

I have been a maint. man for about 6 years now and i will say some maint men Ive seen should have worked at a fast food joint, and some should have worked for NASA, hell maybe we would be living on mars by now. LOL

You never know

[ace mechanic]

Some guys around here have been transfered thru the housekeeping department and are willing to learn and have the capability to learn. Just because someone works out in the field and has a service truck, it does not make them a mechanic.