Duty Plant Operator

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Duty Plant Operator operates and monitors the 24-hour Facilities Operation Center for Maricopa County Facilities Management. The position initiates corrective action during equipment problems or emergencies by dispatching appropriate staff for HVAC and mechanical equipment, boilers, fire and elevator alarms, and other services. The role supports the operation and maintenance of County facilities, including administration buildings, courts, jails, and other facilities. The scheduled hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM. This is a 24/7 operations-support position that may include overnight or weekend hours and may require a rotating on-call or stand-by schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Shift differential pay is available, and hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek are eligible for overtime compensation. Work takes place in office and field environments, including special facilities such as detention, medical, forensic, and court facilities. The employee must 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 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.
Currently possess, or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license.
Complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and MCSO background investigation and TOC certification to access County detention facilities.
Pass required pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive.
Be capable of using personal protective equipment as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an industrial or heavy commercial, 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.

Responsibilities

Operate PCs and building systems and equipment, including boilers, air handlers, air compressors, domestic and chilled water systems, water softeners, heating systems, air movement equipment, and sewer injection systems.
Input and dispatch routine and emergency work orders using the maintenance management system and Windows software.
Maintain verbal communication 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 and fire alarms, and respond appropriately 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 throughout County facilities.
Call out on-call personnel during after-hours emergencies.
Perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement.
Child care benefits, including access to the on-site Maricopa County Kids Club.
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
Wellness program, including 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.
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for the employee and qualifying dependents.
Shift differential pay.
Overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
Work-life balance.