Stationary Engineer, Senior (Multiple Positions) (UPDATED)

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Oracle

Nov 23, 2024

Stationary Engineer, Senior (Multiple Positions) (UPDATED)
Posting Number	req19373
Department	Biosphere 2
Department Website Link	https://biosphere2.org/
Location	Outside of Tucson
Address	32540 S Biosphere Road, Oracle, AZ 85623 USA
Position Highlights	Please note: This posting has been updated in its number of vacancies from 1 to 2. Biosphere 2 at the University of Arizona is in search of a Stationary Engineer, Senior (Plant Ops Stationary Technician II). This position assists the plant supervisor and/or plant lead mechanic in providing the Biosphere with chilled water, hot water, tower water, and electrical generation. In order to deliver quality customer service, the successful candidate will follow department and University policies and procedures in a professional manner. Work schedule will include alternate work weeks and hours. Biosphere 2 advances our understanding of natural and human-made ecosystems through integrated research that drives the discovery and development of interventions that increase the resilience and sustainability of Earth systems and human quality of life. We advance research in our unique facilities, conduct interdisciplinary science education, and foster leadership initiatives focused on developing scalable solutions for our planet and beyond. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Duties & responsibilities: * Inspects equipment and corrects problems to ensure the safe and economical operation of all central plant equipment. * Submits reports to ensure efficient utilization of equipment and adherence to the preventive maintenance program. * Cleans, lubricates, services and performs maintenance and repair of all central plant equipment such as replacing and/or repacking bearings and valves, repairing lines. * Overhauls, disassembles and reassembles pumps such as feed water, transfer, condensate, vacuum and chemical pumps; checks for wear using micrometers and dial indicators. * Troubleshoots and repairs electric and pneumatic boiler controls. * Monitors various gauges, meters, and pressure and temperature indicators to verify operating conditions of automatically fired boilers, chillers, compressors, motors, turbines and/or related equipment and adjusts controls to specified operating conditions. * Prepares logs, charts and reports regarding operating conditions. * Makes chemical analysis of water samples and adjusts amounts of chemical being used in order to properly protect equipment. * Operates computer to question or verify specified operating conditions at various University facilities as required; initiates corrective action in emergency situations by notifying proper department or dispatching appropriate personnel to site. * Applies safety standards at all times and maintains good housekeeping practices to provide safe working conditions; reports problems affecting plant safety. * Drives a University vehicle on a daily basis. * Additional duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	Journeyman level position. Completion of a high school education or an equivalent combination of apprenticeship program, technical training and/or experience and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in the operation of boiler and/or chiller equipment and related systems which includes two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of boilers and/or chiller equipment and related systems; OR, completion of a four year federally approved technical training stationary engineer program AND two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of boilers and/or chiller equipment and related systems; OR, any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education. Four + years of chiller experience with 500 ton or higher. Four + years of power generation experience with 1,000 kWh generator or larger. Computer experience using MS Word, Excel, and energy management systems such as: Trane Summit, Johnson Metysis, Barber Coleman, CBSIEBE. *One + year of experience on co-generation systems.
FLSA	Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$25.50 - $31.88
Compensation Type	hourly rate
Grade	7
Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum	$25.5
Grade Range Midpoint	$31.88
Grade Range Maximum	$38.24
Career Stream and Level	OC2
Job Family	Plant Operations
Job Function	Facil, Grounds, & Infra
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	2
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	John Adams jadamsb2@arizona.edu
Open Date	4/29/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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