Duty Plant Operator

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

18h • $28 - $39

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 Automation System (FAS). This position initiates corrective action in trouble or emergency situations by dispatching appropriate staff for HVAC, mechanical, and boiler equipment, fire and elevator alarms, and other services. Schedule: Sunday through Wednesday, 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM, with on-call responsibilities. This is an overnight position and qualifies for a shift differential. As the landlord for all facilities owned by Maricopa County, the Facilities Management Department is responsible for the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of more than 200 facilities comprised of over 10 million square feet. Facilities Management is made up of a collaborative team that provides and performs various functions to meet the facility-related needs of all Maricopa County Departments. Our broad range of services includes various aspects of the ongoing operations and maintenance of all County-owned facilities, management of all facility projects, and in-house design services.

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

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.
• Maintains constant verbal communication with clients and field technicians, monitors and controls temperatures utilizing the Facilities Automation System computer, notifies proper authorities and management staff on emergency calls
• Monitor HVAC, chemical treatment/refrigerant alarms, elevator and fire alarms, and respond appropriately
• Monitor and 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
• Work assigned shift to support the 24-hour per day, 7-day a week operation of the call center and maintain regular and reliable attendance
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED