Central Plant System Technician I - Trainee

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

5d • $24 - $34 • 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 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous health insurance coverage
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous family leave policy
• Wellness programs
• Opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree