Building Equipment Man A (Deer Valley)

aps•Deer Valley, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona. Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity. Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together. Summary Our Facilities department has an opportunity for a Building Equipment Man A , who will work as part of a Facility Maintenance Team at a Journeyman level. Our Building Equipment Man A must understand the physical laws and principles of two of the following skills or can perform efficiently in several areas: electrical, HVAC, or building controls. They will demonstrate a full understanding of Facilities maintenance processes, systems and equipment and have strong working knowledge of problem solving techniques, diagnosing and troubleshooting problems. Technical knowledge is often sought by co-workers and customers and is viewed as a highly skilled resource in own field of specialization. The work hours for this position are Monday-Friday 6:00AM - 2:30PM

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Seven (7) years experience in direct or related work
HVAC and universal refrigerant handling certification required
Valid driver's license
Must be able to qualify for the D.O.T. driver program and maintain qualification
Must be physically capable of handling all job requirements
Must live within reasonable distance (one (1) hour) of headquarters
Periodic out of town work required
Periodic on-call required
Must be able to successfully pass required tests
The established headquarters for this position is subject to relocation to the Hub West Service Center, a facility that will be located 38 miles west of downtown Phoenix, on a date to be determined by the company.

Responsibilities

Leadership responsibilities and willingness to direct the work of others in the performance of duties
Requires a basic understanding of budgets and job scheduling and ability to work as Project Leader
Reviews own work and work of others for quality and timeliness
Identify and develops ways to improve technical processes and recommend improvements
Serves as an on-site expert in one or more technical areas in the department
Recognizes obstacles during the planning process, develops contingencies; recommends solutions and follows through with appropriate actions. Assumes full responsibility for any given job or project.
Documents progress on projects and insures that prints, schematics and records are updated as is appropriate
Works independently on complex problems and projects using manuals, blueprints, schematics and layouts
Can interpret and communicate in verbal and written form information applying to technical matters and procedures
Uses test instruments and tools needed to complete a given task, orders and replaces supplies and equipment parts
Repair/maintain pumps, compressors, machines and a variety of other equipment needed for the operation of the facility
Repair/Maintain all types of plumbing systems/fixtures such as water lines, drain lines, toilets, urinals, sinks, etc.
Operate/maintain all types of air conditioning systems and equipment such as direct expansion AlC units, building automation systems, chillers, air handlers, vav systems, coolers, heaters, cooling towers, etc. in order to meet necessary environmental requirements or comfort levels
Uses latest sheet metal fabrication, design and layout practices for current/future work
Coordinates work of vendors/contractors to complete work and projects from start to finish
Provides technical support and training to lower skill levels in department
In-depth knowledge and skill gained in performing this job, or by successfully completing required training associated with this job, may be applied when performing similar job responsibilities in other functional areas of the Company.