Duty Plant Operator

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Operations and Maintenance is a customer-driven support division that provides day-to-day maintenance and ensures the successful operation of all County Facilities. The Duty Plant Operator operates and monitors the 24-hour Facilities Operation Center. This position initiates corrective action in trouble or emergency situations by dispatching appropriate staff for various HVAC equipment, mechanical equipment, boilers, fire and elevator alarms, and other services. This is a 24/7 operations support position that will include overnight or weekend hours and is subject to shift differential pay. This position requires the employee to be in the office and or customer-facing 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 performing stationary engineer duties
High school diploma or GED
Completion of an apprenticeship program or vocational education may substitute for up to one year of the experience requirement
Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
Must complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and MCSO background investigation and TOC certification to access County detention facilities

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial or heavy commercial, institutional/detention environment
Experience in the use of Facilities Automation Systems (FAS)
Trained in the use of Maximo or other computer-based work order management systems
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Operate PCs, boilers, air handlers, air compressors, domestic water system, chilled water system, water softeners, heating system, air movement equipment, sewer injection systems
Input and dispatch routine and emergency work orders using the maintenance management system and Windows software.
Maintain constant verbal communications with clients and field technicians, monitor and control temperatures utilizing the Facilities Automation System computer, notify proper authorities and management staff on emergency calls
Monitor HVAC, chemical treatment/refrigerant alarms, elevator and fire alarms, and respond appropriately; respond to building indoor air quality issues
Maintain the duty operator log and a variety of other daily logs
Collect and analyze data to ensure the continuous operation of pump systems and air handling equipment throughout the administration, courts, jails, and other buildings of the County
Call out on-call personnel during after-hours emergency situations
Other job duties as assigned

Benefits

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options
robust retirement plans
tuition and loan payment programs
multiple paid leave options