Building Plant Operator

San Bernardino County; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking Building Plant Operators to monitor and operate a steam boiler and chiller plant, performing maintenance and repair tasks and leading workers and contractors on specific jobs.

Positions cover mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems and computerized controls, with corrective actions to sustain proper function across county facilities. EPA 608 certification and boiler/chiller expertise are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of journey-level experience operating and maintaining boilers and chillers.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification within six months of hire.
• LA City Steam License or equivalent Steam Engineer license.
• Experience with building management/automated systems (BMS/BAS) and related controls.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor a steam boiler and chiller plant.
• Perform maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Lead workers and contractors on assigned jobs.
• Maintain computerized controls and respond to system faults.

Skills

Boiler operation

Chiller plant operation

Maintenance and repair

Leadership over contractors

BMS/BAS familiarity

Electrical/controls

Pneumatic systems

Education

EPA 608 Universal Certification

LA City Steam License / Steam Engineer license

Tools

BMS/BAS

Job description

San Bernardino County is recruiting for Building Plant Operators who are responsible for monitoring and operating a steam boiler and chiller plant, and specialize in maintenance and repair functions, acting as a lead worker over contractors and other personnel on specific jobs. Building Plant Operators are responsible for the mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, auxiliary equipment and computerized systems, as well as implementing corrective actions to maintain/restore proper function of the system.

The current vacancy exists with Project and Facilities Management.

The resulting list may be used to fill vacancies as they occur throughout the County.

For more detailed information, refer to the Building Plant Operator job description.

Excellent Benefits

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary ofBenefits and the General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan.

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check, including fingerprinting, pre-employment physical/drug test, and verification of employment history prior to appointment.
• Physical: This position requires frequent walking and standing; continuous lifting of items weighing up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally up to sixty (60) pounds.
• Environment: Incumbents work in small or limited spaces; exposure to electricity, chemicals, and infectious areas; exposure to atmospheric pressure, fire, heat, oil and odors; and the use of specialized protective equipment or clothing.
• Travel: Travel throughout the county may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing transportation.
• Availability: The County has facilities which operate 24/7; work schedule will vary to ensure coverage. The incumbent may occasionally be required to work overtime.
• Certification: Must obtain EPA 608 Universal Certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Experience: Two (2) years of journey-level experience operating and maintaining boilers AND chillers, including related auxiliary equipment for building systems.
• The ideal candidate will possess the LA City Steam License, or equivalent Steam Engineer license, or have experience working with a variety of building management/automated systems (BMS/BAS). Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess experience overhauling and cleaning boilers, monitoring chillers, pipe fitting, and repairing pneumatic and electrical/electronic control devices.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.