Central Plant Operator

Definition: Under general supervision from the Building Maintenance Supervisor (MP&E) performs a variety of skilled technical duties and semi-skilled labor in the operation and maintenance of the central plants and building management systems within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Monitors central plants operating systems and ensure system malfunctions are promptly corrected. This job is treated as FLSA non-exempt and considered a DRIVING position subject to working on call and weekend hours.

Essential Functions: (Essential functions may vary among positions but may include the following tasks knowledge skills abilities skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.)

1. Performs assigned central plant oversight including operations repairs installations troubleshooting maintenance testing documentation and housekeeping. Operates configures and maintains the Communitys building management systems (Circon Metasys and Honeywell). Provides assistance when needed for facilities HVAC systems and all associated equipment.

2. Operates adjusts and maintains pumps motors frequency drives chillers heat exchangers tanks reservoirs meters feeders computer systems AC units and other equipment related to central plant and facilities HVAC systems.

3. Maintains compiles and updates plant operations logs and reports; performs and records mathematical calculations related to central plant and HVAC activities; collects samples monitor and adjust plant water chemistry.

4. Locates malfunctions; disassembles repairs replaces and/or adjusts thermostats pressure stats relay switches and other automatic controls devices. Installs and repairs compressors and related components. Services installs and repairs evaporators and condensers. Replaces electric motors belts and pulleys.

5. Safely operates electrical/power/manual tools and equipment including but not limited to: metal cutting shears vacuum pump recovery unit multimeter leak detector generators and other standard HVAC tools.

6. Reads and follows work orders blueprints supervisors instructions technical manuals used in diagnosing and repairing systems; reads and interprets instructions specifications books manuals schematics to check compare and solve maintenance issues.

7. Operates configures and maintains detailed working knowledge of Energy Management Systems (Circon Metasys and Honeywell).

8. Perform general housekeeping activities at all central plant locations to ensure safe working conditions.

9. Performs other related job duties as assigned to enhance and facilitate program operations.

Knowledge Abilities Skills and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of current OSHA SMACNA and ASHRAE rules standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of HVAC methods techniques materials tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of HVAC principles concepts and practices including knowledge in reading and interpreting books manuals and schematics.
• Knowledge of building management systems (Circon Metasys & Honeywell).
• Knowledge of open loop and closed loop water treatment including sampling testing and calibration.
• Knowledge of processing quoting bidding contracts scope of work requirements and warranties.
• Knowledge of various types of refrigerants and the ability to work with them.
• Knowledge of various gauges sizes and types of wire conduit couplings fittings relay boxes circuit breakers and other electrical devices and ability to arrange and install them in ways that insure proper and safe operation of systems circuits and equipment.
• Knowledge of pressure-temperature characteristics for absorber systems in order to locate and repair faulty equipment swiftly and to reduce inoperative time to a minimum.
• Knowledge of the principles and theories of air conditioning and refrigeration such as the refrigeration cycle heat transfer lows the use of refrigerant tables calculation of air flow and other areas as directed by supervisor.

• Skill and accuracy in the diagnosis and repair of water flow electrical mechanical and pipefitting issues.
• Skill and accuracy in fastening and installing HVAC units and control systems
• Skill in safely operating electrical/power/manual tools and a wide variety of test equipment such as air flow meters and compressor tester welding brazing and soldering equipment.
• Skill and experience with Building Management Systems and using the software.

• Ability to operate and maintain (routine & annual) air cooled and water cooled chillers.
• Ability to repair failures on air cooled and water cooled chillers boilers cooling towers fluid coolers pumps motors valves frequency drives power filtration systems and facilities HVAC systems.
• Ability to monitor central plants and HVAC systems remotely and diagnose alarms so as to take proper corrective measures.
• Ability to plan lay out and complete the installation modification and repair of various systems equipment and controls such as the routing placement balance load continuity and proper and safe operation of circuits and controls to HVAC equipment wiring system in buildings.
• Ability to read interpret and use gauges dials graphs online analyzers meters diagrams and schematics flow charts and specifications related to HVAC equipment.
• Ability to read and understand project plans specifications and technical data sheets.
• Ability to lift stand bend stoop and carry typical amounts of HVAC tools materials and equipment weighing 50 90 pounds and to otherwise physically perform and complete HVAC tasks.
• Ability to work in dusty and weather-exposed situations.
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions.

• Education & Experience: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and experience equivalent to six (6) years as a certified journeyman level HVAC technician at least four (4) years of which involved central plant operations and maintenance. Completion of a post high school program in the HVAC field may substitute for one year of the required experience. Must have and maintain Type I II and III Universal EPA Certification. Must have own general tools of the trade.
• For enrolled Community members without a GED must obtain a GED. Requires participation in the HR GED Program and successful completion of the Arizona state certified exam in order to continue employment with SRPMIC.

• Preference: Certified journeyman level HVAC technician (Universal EPA certified) with a minimum of 5 years of central plant operations.

• Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position will be considered.

• Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19 Underfill.

Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Drivers License.

Prior to hire as an employee applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran Community Member Spouse of Community Member qualified Native American and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission)3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission) and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:
1) attach to application
2) email to
3) fax
4) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.
The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.
Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.