Plant Operations Stationary Technician II (Multiple Positions)

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Apr 06, 2025

Plant Operations Stationary Technician II (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number	req22349
Department	Facilities Mgmt-Utilities
Department Website Link	https://www.fm.arizona.edu/#/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	University Facility Services at the University of Arizona is looking for a Plant Operations Stationary Technician II to assist the Central Plants Supervisor for the operations and maintenance of the University of Arizona Central Utility Plants. The central plants include three utility plants which produce and distribute steam and chilled water used to heat and cool the campus, natural gas combustion turbines that produce and distribute electricity and steam to the campus and purified water used by the central plants and some research buildings. University Facility Services at the University of Arizona consists of over 700 employees and services over 13 million square feet of campus, keeping the grounds beautiful, classrooms clean and all utilities moving through the campus. TEAMWORK is our strength. 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	Responsible for managing the electrical peak demand, chillers efficiency and boilers operation. Monitors, start and stop the chillers using Trane SC/ES program. Monitors, starts and stops the boilers using Rockwell program. Make necessary adjustment to meet the chilled water system and steam system to meet campus demand. Monitors various gauges, meters, pressure and temperature indicators to verify operating conditions of automatically fired boilers, chillers, compressors, motors, combustion turbines and/or related equipment and adjusts controls to specified operating conditions. Inspects equipment and correct problems to ensure the safe and economical operation of all central plant 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. Make chemical analysis of water samples and adjust amounts of chemical used in order to properly protect the equipment. Applies safety standards at all times and maintain good housekeeping practices to provide safe working conditions; reports problems affecting plant safety. Operate and maintain a gas turbine-generator, chillers and boilers including ancillary equipment and related support equipment. Make inspections and adjustment to run the central plant equipment efficient and effective to save energy. Responsible for thermal storage using ice for charging the 256 ice tanks during OFF peak hours and deployment of ice using the plate and frame heat exchanger during ON peak hours. Prepare logs, charts and reports regarding operating conditions. Submit reports to ensure efficient utilization of equipment and adherence to the preventive maintenance program. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Using hand tools and power tools of the trade, knowledge of boiler and/or chiller equipment, operation and maintenance. Knowledge of the refrigeration cycle and how it applies to large (> 1000 ton) centrifugal chillers in pump performance characteristics (temperature, flow and pressure).Knowledge of operating and maintaining high volume steam boilers and steam plant components of integrated heating and cooling plant normal and emergency operations, utilizing a thermal energy storage system.
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required. In addition to the education and experience minimum qualifications, Apprenticeship program, technical training experience required. Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications	Four years of chiller experience with 500 ton or higher. Four years of boiler experience with 35,000 lb./hr. (125# steam) or larger. Computer experience using MS Word, Excel, and energy management systems such as: Trane Summit, Johnson Metysis, Barber Coleman, CBSIEBE.
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	$25.50
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:	Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
Number of Vacancies	2
Target Hire Date	5/12/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	hr-client-ufsd_pbcf@arizona.edu
Open Date	4/4/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report	In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.