Central Plant System Technician I - Trainee

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Central Plant System Technician I operates, adjusts, services, and performs minor repairs and maintenance of automated heating, ventilating, air-conditioning (HVAC) and associated systems and equipment. Monitors and takes routine or emergency actions upon receipt of alarms, requests for services, or when supported systems instrumentation indicates problems. This is a Trainee position, in accordance with Pima County Administrative Procedure 23-18. The Trainee Program lasts a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 24 months. During the trainee period, the incumbent is paid 5 percent less than the entry-level salary for the position. Trainees are eligible for a non-competitive transition into the regular classified position upon successful completion of the program. Trainees are at-will employees during the training period.

Requirements

Four years of experience in the operation or maintenance of central plant heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment and associated systems.
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or technical school in air-conditioning technology and two years of experience in heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) central plant operations.
Two years of experience with Pima County performing the work of a Central Plant Operator.
Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.
Valid driver license is at time of application.
Valid AZ driver license is 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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year experience in the operation or maintenance of central plant heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment and associated systems.
Minimum one (1) year experience monitoring the function and operation of building automation systems.
Experience with/knowledge of basic computer skills (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.

Responsibilities

Operates automated and computer-controlled heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) control systems for County buildings or facilities, to include adjusting temperatures of individual work areas and performing seasonal changeovers of equipment, systems and their operating schedules.
Operates central plant heating, cooling and related auxiliary equipment and systems.
Installs, programs, maintains and repairs energy management control system (EMCS) controllers.
Performs and documents minor operator-level maintenance and repairs of central plant equipment and related systems.
Sets energy management operating limits and temperature parameters for computerized HVAC control system.
Notes and records meter, gauge, and indicator readings and adjusts equipment or system operations accordingly.
Samples, tests, records and adjusts water chemistry in plant equipment water systems.
Monitors fire alarm systems and reports fires/emergencies to the 911 emergency dispatch system, and shuts down HVAC and related equipment in affected areas and facilities.
Responds to and resolves inquiries and complaints about heating, cooling and ventilation in County buildings or facilities.
Monitors and acts upon problems relayed via the County complex maintenance intercommunications network, elevator telephones, equipment room overheat alarms, and similar systems.
Maintains equipment, system, facility and shift operations and maintenance logs.