Job Description Summary

Job Description

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5637 - Central Plant System Technician I

Salary Grade: 9

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $22.79 - $27.34 Per Hour

Full Range: $22.79 - $31.90 Per Hour

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience education licenses training and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on 06/06/2025.

The Pima County Facilities Department has multiple openings for a Central Plant System Technician I. In this position you will operate adjust service and perform minor repairs and maintenance of automated heating ventilating air-conditioning (HVAC) and associated systems and equipment. You will also monitor and take routine or emergency actions upon receipt of alarms requests for services or when supported systems instrumentation indicates problems.

This position requires shift work - five (5) day work week (includes weekdays Saturdays and Sundays).

Post-job offer physical required.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Operates automated and computer-controlled heating ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) control systems for County buildings or facilities to include adjusting temperatures of individual work areas and performing seasonal changeovers of equipment systems and their operating schedules;

• Operates central plant heating cooling and related auxiliary equipment and systems;

• Installs programs maintains and repairs energy management control system (EMCS) controllers;

• Performs and documents minor operator-level maintenance and repairs of central plant equipment and related systems;

• Sets energy management operating limits and temperature parameters for computerized HVAC control system;

• Notes and records meter gauge and indicator readings and adjusts equipment or system operations accordingly;

• Samples tests records and adjusts water chemistry in plant equipment water systems;

• Monitors fire alarm systems and reports fires/emergencies to the 911 emergency dispatch system and shuts down HVAC and related equipment in affected areas and facilities;

• Responds to and resolves inquiries and complaints about heating cooling and ventilation in County buildings or facilities;

• Monitors and acts upon problems relayed via the County complex maintenance intercommunications network elevator telephones equipment room overheat alarms and similar systems;

• Maintains equipment system facility and shift operations and maintenance logs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of experience in the operation or maintenance of central plant heating ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment and associated systems.

OR:

Associates degree from an accredited college or technical school in air-conditioning technology AND two years of experience in heating ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) central plant operations.

OR:

Two years of experience with Pima County performing the work of a Central Plant Operator.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.

Preferred Qualifications:(Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in the operation or maintenance of central plant heating ventilating and air-conditioning equipment and associated systems.

• Minimum one (1) year of experience monitoring the function and operation of Building Automation Systems.

• Experience with/knowledge of basic computer skills (Outlook Excel Word Delta and Alerton control systems).

• Experience with/knowledge of maintaining comprehensive records of work performed modifications to equipment or systems and related logs.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates:Valid driver license is required at time of application. ValidAZdriver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record.Some positions require a valid Arizona commercial driver license (CDL) with appropriate endorsement(s) at the time of appointment or prior to completion of an initial/promotional probation period. Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards rules and regulations on physical requirements including drug and alcohol testing. Failure to obtain/maintain the required certifications/licenses shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items:The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.Due to the need for access to law enforcement detention or correctional facilities some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by law enforcement agencies. Some positions carry the risk of exposure to infectious diseases blood-borne pathogens asbestos or wastewater products therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety.The ability to obtain a jail pass is required.

Physical/Sensory Requirements:A post-job-offer physical is required.Some positions require the ability to: lift and carry up to seventy-five pounds; safely operate assigned vehicles and other powered equipment; work in extremes of heat humidity dust cold; safely wear required safety clothing/equipment; work within the presence of obnoxious odors; work with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals compounds or products; ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach and work upon elevated or below-grade work platforms and job sites; differentiate between colors.

EEO Information:Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.