Operations & Maintenance Specialist (Building Services)

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus (4) years of experience in a field related to the installation, operation, and/or maintenance of a utility facility power, steam, or chiller operation.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Texas class C driver license or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate bending, lifting, walking, carrying, climbing ladders, and using a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to work a varying shift work schedule.
• Must be able to work in confined areas.
• Must be able to work on elevated structures.
• Must be able to work under emergency and all weather conditions.

Notes to Applicants
About the Job:
The Operations & Maintenance Specialist directly operates and maintains the Mission Critical systems required to achieve the Building Services service level agreement for the Combined Transportation, Emergency & Communications ( CTECC ) facility. The CTECC is a Mission Critical facility that is required to function, within design specifications, 24×7×365. Building Services service agreement with CTECC is to provide electricity, chilled water, and Mission Critical Facility services to internal partners ( TXDOT , Capital Metro, Travis County, and City of Austin) as well as external customers (911 users). The facility must meet 99.999% reliability measures, meet the Mission Critical Equipment specifications, and be reliable (24×7×365) with respect to delivering these commodities. The Operations & Maintenance Specialist requires an extensive broad knowledge base over multiple crafts i.e. electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and general building maintenance. This position will provide first line response to Mission Critical equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and ensuring occupant service requirements are met. Additionally, this position participates in a rotating On-Call program to fulfill the 24×7×365 coverage component required by the nature of the facility.

Key Tasks include:
Strong customer service skills / Ability to function in a high stress environment / Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all Mission Critical and non-critical systems (Ex: Fire Suppression, HVAC , electrical, UPS , emergency generators) with a primary initial focus on Electrical systems.

About Building Services & City of Austin:

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Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, and specific job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
• If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
• The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

Criminal Background Check:
Must be able to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems ( CJIS ) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please Click here to find more information.

Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ) Classification:
This position is classified as NON - EXEMPT . This is a full time, forty (40) hour per week position.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Texas Driver’s License in good standing or the ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. This position must travel between various locations as part of the regular job duties and individual will be required to drive a City of Austin vehicle.

Essential Employee:

This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.

Pay Range
$30.70 - $38.37 per hour
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends, during emergencies.
• On-call shifts may be required.
• Shifts may change according to departmental needs.
• Overtime may be required with or without notice.

This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin.
Job Close Date 10/02/2024 Type of Posting External Department Building Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 5010 Old Manor Road, Austin, TX 78723 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Current State of Texas Master or Journeyman Electrician License, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment .
• Experience with Mission Critical equipment Operations & Maintenance.
• Previous experience with 24×7×365 facility support including “On Call” experience.
• Experience with air cooled chillers.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Installs, tests, debugs, and repairs complex utility equipment. Calibrates sensors, controllers, and meters. Enters data into computerized and/or manual maintenance systems. Records data on appropriate forms, logs, etc. Starts up/shuts down diesel generator units. Operates mechanical screens. Monitors operation of equipment and machinery in work area. Reads gauges and meters. Checks, cleans, and services equipment pumps, power tools, etc. Checks equipment for proper operation, safety, and/or needed maintenance. Turns on/off valve with valve wrench. Operates centrifuge, generator, turbine, and/or auxiliary equipment. Sets up and operates sump and/or other pumps. Cleans tanks, feeds chemicals, etc. Repairs, services, and installs components of the boiler, turbine, generator, HVAC , electrical, uninterruptible power supply, or auxiliary systems of a utility facility, power, steam, or chiller operation. Performs preventive maintenance activities on utility equipment per specification(s). Plans work and identifies necessary resources (tools, equipment, parts, labor). Performs mechanical alignments for rotating equipment and their drivers. Troubleshoots mechanical systems and/or equipment, sometimes within critical infrastructure. Disassembles and reassembles complex mechanical components. Determines close tolerance fit of associated parts.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of basic methods, equipment, tools, and materials involved in the maintenance and repair of large equipment.
• Knowledge of safety rules, codes, and regulations applicable when working on or near energized electrical systems, steam systems, and high-pressure water systems.
• Knowledge of lock out/tag out procedures for removing equipment from service for maintenance.
• Knowledge of proper methods and procedures used in cleaning work area and equipment.
• Knowledge of operating procedures for firing and maintaining pressure on high-pressure steam boilers and of the operation and maintenance of auxiliary equipment.
• Knowledge of boiler feed water chemical treatment and control.
• Knowledge of pressure, temperature, water level, and other types of indicating instruments used in operation of high-pressure boilers.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining excellent communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in control procedures for operating auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to make accurate gauge readings.
• Ability to reference/interpret manual sufficient to perform job tasks.
• Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards in the COA Driver Safety Program.
• Ability to drive, inspect, and maintain various electric utility vehicles.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The Operations & Maintenance Specialist position minimum requirements include graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus 4 years of experience in a field related to the installation, operation, and/or maintenance of a utility facility power, steam, or chiller operation. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for the job?

• Yes
• No (disqualifying)

* This position requires a Valid Texas class C driver license or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of employment. Do you have a Valid Texas class C driver license or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Valid Texas class C driver license or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of employment?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* Will you have the ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS-Criminal Background Investigation).

* Please check the following licenses/certifications you have.

• State of Texas Master License
• Journeyman Electrical License
• Mechanical Contractor License
• Accredited HVAC Certification
• EPA Certification
• None of the above

* Due to the nature of the operation of this facility, this position is required to participate in a rotating on-call schedule (24x7x365 including holidays). This frequently requires one to respond to the site within one hour, operate and/or repair equipment during the evenings and on weekends. Can you respond from your residence within a one hour time frame?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have a valid State of Texas Master License, Journeyman Electrical License, Mechanical Contractor License, Accredited HVAC Certification or EPA Certification?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing of chillers and if so, how many years?

• No Experience
• 0-1 Year
• 1-3 Years
• 3-7 Years
• More than 7 Years

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