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Facilities
Operations Technician
GENERAL PURPOSE
Perform a variety of highly skilled maintenance and repair
activities involving the central plant operations and
electronic systems of City buildings, structures and
facilities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receive direction from the Facilities Technical Operations
Supervisor or Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. May
exercise functional or technical supervision over Building
Maintenance Workers, Building Utility Workers, Custodians,
and Contractors.
JOB OBJECTIVES
Perform a variety of highly skilled operation, maintenance,
repair and calibration activities relating to various
complex mechanical and electronic systems involved with
environmental control of buildings, fire alarms, security,
advanced audio-visual, communication, motor control,
lighting control, etc.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations
of the various types of work that may be performed. The
omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude
them from the position if the work is similar, related or a
logical assignment to this class.
• Provide high level of customer service to both internal
and external customers.
• Operate complex systems including central plant Heating
Ventilating and Air Conditioning, security and surveillance
systems, fire alarms, chemical treatment and others as
required.
• Calibrate complex systems including central plant HVAC,
chemical treatment, and others as required.
• Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical and
electronic components of complex multi-site systems.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic,
and mechanical problems in complex multi-site systems to
component level.
• Perform water treatment in accordance with defined
parameters for maximum performance of HVAC equipment.
• Monitor performance of contracted elements of HVAC
systems.
• Perform refrigerant recovery according to EPA guidelines.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, through oral, written,
and electronic means in a technical environment. Maintain
appropriate reports, logs, and other documentation as
required.
• Assist in the development of purchasing specifications for
equipment, supplies, and services needed in central plant
and electronic systems.
• Work independently without supervision.
• Locate, price and order replacement and additional parts
and supplies for mechanical systems and other equipment as
necessary.
• Perform related duties, as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s Degree or credit hour equivalent from an
accredited college, technical or trade school. Five years of
highly skilled experience in the operation, maintenance,
installation, and repair of chillers and other electronic
components associated with HVAC central plant and other
multi-site systems. Ability to operate Windows based
personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite. Any
combination of experience and training that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
REQUIRED LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
Possession of EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification.
Possession of a valid State of Arizona driver’s license.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience as a foreman or lead worker in related field.
BACKGROUND:
Ability to pass background check through the Federal Bureau
of Investigation and Arizona Criminal Justice Information
System, general physical examination and drug test, and
limited polygraph examination.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by employees to
perform the essential functions of this class successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees
regularly are required to sit; talk or hear, in person and
by telephone, use hands repetitively to handle, feel or
operate equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees
are required to walk, stoop, climb, stand, bend, twist,
kneel and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force
occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force
frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force
constantly to move objects. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, use of both eyes,
ability to adjust focus and to distinguish basic colors
and/or shades.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of the this class, employees
regularly are required to use oral communication skills;
read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze
and solve problems; interact with the general public,
contractors, engineers, public agencies, employees , and
others who may be encountered during the course of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. The
employee spends substantial time in the field and is subject
to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection
from weather. Position may be subject to extreme heat or
cold for periods of more than one hour. Position is subject
to hazards: Proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical
current, exposure to chemicals, etc. Position is subject to
atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases,
or poor ventilation. Position is required to wear respirator
to complete a portion of its position accountabilities.
Position may be subject to confined space entry.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Revised: 04/08
City of Peoria Arizona an Equal Opportunity Employer
DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY
APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT.
Employment Hotline (Voice Only):
623-773-7105
Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100
EOE M/F/D/V
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES
8401 West
Monroe St, Suite 110 - Peoria Arizona 85345 - (623) 773-7100
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