Central Plant System Technician II - Facilities Management

Job Title

Central Plant Systems Technician II

Job Description

The Central Plant Systems Technician II leads and participates in operating, adjusting, servicing, maintaining, and repairing automated heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) and associated systems and equipment. This position monitors and takes routine or emergency actions upon receipt of alarms, requests for services or when supported systems instrumentation indicates problems.

Essential Functions

Coordinates and schedules Central Plant operations and maintenance activities with staff and affected facilities.

Develops and coordinates operating procedures, maintenance schedules, and staffing needs with facilities engineering and facility managers.

Operates and adjusts automated/computerized HVAC systems, including seasonal changeovers and temperature settings.

Sets energy-management operating limits and temperature parameters for the HVAC control system.

Installs, programs, maintains, and repairs EMCS controllers and prepares cost estimates for controller installation or replacement.

Responds to and resolves heating, cooling, and ventilation inquiries and complaints within County complex buildings.

Performs or directs operator-level maintenance, servicing, and repairs of Central Plant equipment and related systems.

Reviews water-sampling test data, identifies trends, and directs adjustments to water-treatment processes.

Monitors fire alarms for County facilities, reports emergencies, and shuts down HVAC and related systems in affected areas.

Maintains equipment, system, facility, and shift operation logs and prepares required periodic and special reports.

Orders parts and materials, monitors expenditures, and compiles annual operating cost data with budget recommendations.

Assists in planning and executing Central Plant modifications, major repairs, and may assign, train, and evaluate subordinate staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of experience in heating and air-conditioning plant operations and maintenance INCLUDING one year of lead or supervisory experience in an HVAC plant setting. (Supervisory/lead experience may be concurrent.)

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Three years with Pima County in a Central Plant Systems Technician I or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum two (2) years experience in the operation or maintenance of central plant heating, ventilating, air-conditioning equipment, and associated systems.

Minimum two (2) years experience monitoring the function and operation of building automation systems.

Experience with/knowledge of using basic computer systems (Outlook, Excel, and Word, Delta and Alerton control systems).

Experience with/knowledge of maintaining comprehensive records of work performed modifications to equipment or systems and related logs.

Selection Procedure

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates : Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.

Special Notice Items : The ability to obtain a jail pass is required. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.

Physical/Sensory Requirements : Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - none; Motion Activity - none; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves, equipment alarms; Speaking Activity- in person, on the phone, on a radio; Vision - have depth perception.

Working Conditions : This position requires shift work. Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information : Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.