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Duty Plant Operator

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
401 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)
Mar 21, 2025
Posting Date 03/20/25 Application Deadline 04/03/25 Pay Range $27.50 - $38.25 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Facilities Management About the Position Operations and Maintenance is a customer-driven support division providing day-to-day maintenance and 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 emergencies by dispatching appropriate staff for various HVAC equipment, mechanical equipment, boilers, fire and elevator alarms, and other services. Please note that this is an overnight position subject to shift differential. It requires the employee to be in the office or customer-facing for all hours worked. About Us As the landlord for all facilities owned by Maricopa County, the Facilities Management Department is responsible for all planning, design, construction, tenant improvements, maintenance,and operations of 209 facilities comprising over 10.0M square feet.The Design and Construction Division is made up of acollaborativeteam providing construction and design services to meet the functional needs of Maricopa County Departments. Proud to Offer 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 upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require 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 Must complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and MCSO background investigation and TOC certification to access County detention facilities Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire We Also Value 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 system Job Contributions Operate PCs, boilers, air handlers, air compressors, domestic water systems, chilled water systems, water softeners, heating systems, air movement equipment, and sewer injection systems Input and dispatch routine and emergency work orders using a 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 Monitor and respond to building indoor air quality issues Maintains the duty operator log and a variety of other daily logs Collect and analyze data to ensure 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 Working Conditions Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation Protective Equipment Required Must be capable of using various forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required to fulfill the requirements of the position Special working environments include but are not limited to Adult and juvenile detention facilities; medical facilities, both detention and public health; forensics; courts; related justice facilities Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!