Duty Plant Operator

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

4d•$28 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Duty Plant Operator operates and monitors Maricopa County’s 24-hour Facilities Operation Center, supporting the daily operation and maintenance of County facilities. The operator responds to trouble and emergencies by taking corrective action and dispatching appropriate staff for HVAC and mechanical equipment, boilers, fire and elevator alarms, and other services. The role monitors facility systems and alarms, manages work orders and logs, communicates with clients and field technicians, and calls out on-call personnel during after-hours emergencies. Scheduled hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM. The role is part of a 24/7 operations support function and may include overnight or weekend hours, rotating on-call or stand-by duty, and holiday work. Shift differential pay is available, and overtime compensation applies to hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. The position requires in-office and/or customer-facing work for all hours worked.

Requirements

Three years of experience operating and maintaining equipment for building systems, such as HVAC, boilers, combustion controls, water treatment systems, or stationary engineer duties.
High school diploma or GED.
Must currently possess, or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license.
Must complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and MCSO background investigation and TOC certification to access County detention facilities.
Must be capable of using various forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an industrial or heavy commercial environment, or an institutional or detention environment.
Experience using Facilities Automation Systems (FAS).
Training in Maximo or another computer-based work order management system.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Completion of an apprenticeship program or vocational education may substitute for up to one year of the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor the Facilities Operation Center and building systems and equipment, including PCs, boilers, air handlers, air compressors, domestic and chilled water systems, water softeners, heating systems, air movement equipment, and sewer injection systems.
Enter and dispatch routine and emergency work orders using the maintenance management system and Windows software.
Maintain verbal communications with clients and field technicians, monitor and control temperatures using the Facilities Automation System, and notify appropriate authorities and management staff about emergency calls.
Monitor HVAC, chemical treatment and refrigerant alarms, elevator alarms, and fire alarms, and respond appropriately.
Respond to building indoor air quality issues.
Maintain the duty operator log and other daily logs.
Collect and analyze data to support continuous operation of pump systems and air handling equipment in County administration buildings, courts, jails, and other facilities.
Call out on-call personnel during after-hours emergencies.
Perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement.
Exceptional work-life balance.
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for the employee and qualifying dependents.
Child care benefits, including access to the on-site Maricopa County Kids Club.
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
Wellness program with an incentive.
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit with an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution rate and a 100% employer match on Day 1.
Shift differential pay.
Overtime compensation for hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.