Trades Specialist 3: Central Plant/HVAC

About the Role

The Trade Specialist 3, HVAC/Central Plant installs, monitors, and maintains the Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS) for temperature control and lighting scheduling. Performs preventative maintenance and repair on HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Sets up recovery units, gauges, and refrigeration cylinders. Performs routine cleaning of pump motors, chillers, boilers, and other related equipment. The work schedule is flexible and may include evenings, weekends, local travel, and on-call rotation duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, services, repairs, and installs all College environmental automation systems and associated operational equipment.
• Troubleshoots all systems and responds to urgent issues.
• Performs maintenance and repair tasks with attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Serves as crew lead to staff and contract personnel; assigns technical tasks, monitors work, and provides direction.
• Oversees inventory of supplies and estimates work hours and job materials.
• Inspects work of other staff and ensures work standards are met.
• Interprets blueprint plans, diagrams, schematics, and equipment manufacturer information; applies appropriate work methods and codes.
• Obtains estimates for work and materials from vendors.
• Estimates labor, work hours, and materials; assists in planning work schedules.
• Assists in development and monitoring of budget; provides copies of all expenses incurred for work performed.
• Orders supplies and equipment to ensure adequate stock and functionality; oversees and distributes inventory as needed.
• Operates and maintains equipment and tools associated with areas of responsibility.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Vocational or technical training in HVAC maintenance.
• Three to five years of related journey-level trade experience.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license.
• An equivalent combination of certification, education, and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five to eight years of related journey-level trade experience.
• HVAC EPA certification/license.

Skills

• Knowledge of HVAC principles, systems, and components, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and related mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of skilled trades expertise required to complete assigned responsibilities.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance principles and practices.
• Knowledge and application of organizational and time management principles.
• Skill in effective communication (both written and oral).
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Skill in HVAC maintenance.
• Skill in positive, productive, and flexible customer service.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Ability to adapt and maintain professional composure in emergent and crisis situations.
• Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships.

Physical Requirements

• Environment: Work is performed primarily in a non-traditional setting with staff contact and frequent interruptions.
• Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a non-traditional setting; to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods; to occasionally traverse uneven surfaces, ascend/descend ladders, and work atop high surfaces; to move, transport, and/or position moderate to heavy (over 50 pounds) amounts of weight; to operate various equipment; may require travel to other locations; and to effectively communicate to exchange information. May be exposed to hazardous conditions such as extreme heat, extreme cold, infectious disease, moving vehicles, electrical current, chemicals, tight spaces, or high places.
• Vision: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Pay

• 0 years of experience: $25.24/hour
• 1 year of experience: $26.11/hour
• 2 years of experience: $26.97/hour
• 3 years of experience: $27.84/hour
• 4+ years of experience: $28.70/hour

Benefits

• Up to 49 days of Paid Time Off (18 vacation days, 18 paid holidays, 13 sick leave days).
• ASRS Traditional Pension with no vesting requirement and 11.86% contribution with 100% employer matching.
• Optional Retirement Plan with 11.86% contribution and 100% employer matching.
• Paid Educational Leave.
• Wellness Program with up to $500 HSA employer contribution via Healthy Rewards.
• $900–$1,800 employer contribution for electing a High Deductible plan, added to your HSA.
• Free tuition for full-time employees and their dependents.
• $2,500 in professional enrichment funds per fiscal year.