Trades Specialist 2: Central Plant

Pima Community College Foundation Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

Retirement plan

Educational leave

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Professional enrichment funds

Job summary

Pima Community College Foundation Inc. is seeking a Central Plant Trades Specialist 2 who will perform skilled journey-level duties maintaining and repairing commercial facilities, including HVAC, refrigeration, and central plant systems.

The role requires flexibility, evening/weekend work, and potential on-call rotations. Starting pay ranges from $23.64 to $26.61 per hour, with longevity steps up to $28.70.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; EPA certification desirable or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 3–7+ years journey-level trade experience in central plant systems or related facilities.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license preferred for local travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical maintenance and ongoing administration of central plant systems.
• Coordinate facilities maintenance, repair, and installation duties for assigned trade area.
• Troubleshoot urgent technical problems and respond to pages or emergency calls on a 24-hour basis.
• Operate energy management control systems and related equipment.
• Inspect facilities and perform preventive maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Follow applicable laws, codes, and safety procedures; participate in on-call rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Central plant maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

On-call rotation

Customer service

Time management

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Central Plant Trades Specialist 2 performs various skilled trades and journey-level duties related to the maintenance and repair of commercial facilities, such as HVAC, refrigeration, central heating/cooling plan equipment, systems and auxiliary machinery.

The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends and local travel. This job may have On-call rotation duties.

Starting rate is Band 4 $23.64 - $26.61 DOE

• 3 years of experience: $25.24
• 4 years: $26.11
• 5 years: $26.97
• 6 years: $27.84
• 7+ years: $28.70

Additional College Employment Benefits:

• Up to 49 days of Paid Time Off
  • 18 Days of Vacation
  • 18 Paid Holidays
  • 13 Sick Leave Days
• ASRS Traditional Pension - No Vesting
  • 11.98% Contribution with 100% Employer Matching
• Optional Retirement Plan
  • 11.98% Contribution with 100% Employer Matching
• Paid Educational Leave
• Wellness Program
  • Up to $500 HSA with Healthy Rewards Employer Contribution - with point requirements
  • And $900 - $1800 Employer Contribution for electing High Deductible added to your HSA
• Free Tuition for Full-time employees and their dependents(course fees may apply)
• Up to $2,500 in professional enrichment funds per fiscal year(available on first come first serve)

• Perform technical maintenance and implementation of on-going administration of facilities central plant systems
• Coordinate facilities maintenance, repair and installation duties of assigned trade area
• Troubleshoots systems and urgent technical problems
• Respond to customer issues, pages and emergency calls for repair on a 24-hour basis, including subject to callbacks and serving on a rotating on-call roster
• Operate equipment including computerized energy management control systems
• Inspect facilities, systems, and fixtures and provide periodic servicing
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair on HVAC and refrigeration equipment, including management control system (EMCS) controls
• Set up recovery units, gauges, and refrigeration cylinders
• Follow applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations
• Use safe work practices and procedures, to include proper lifting and carrying methods, use of hand and power equipment, tools and supplies
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GEDand
• One to three years of related journey level trade experience and
• Valid Arizona drivers license

or

• An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Preferred:

• Vocational or technical training
• Three to five years of related journey level trade experience

Additional Information:

EPA Certified or ability to obtain EPA certification within 6 months of hire date

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of full range of skilled maintenance and repairs of systems applicable to the structural shown and provide general service in other mechanical/structural areas
• Journey-level central plant and commercial direct expansion equipment maintenance and repair
• Basic repair and maintenance of a variety of commercial facility systems, including basic mechanical/electrical systems and basic construction
• 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 Central Plant 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 for the position
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships

Physical Requirements:

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a non-traditional work environment with staff contact and frequent interruptions.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an non-traditional work setting; to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally position self to perform duties, including: traversing uneven surfaces, ascending/descending ladders, and working atop high surfaces; to move, transport, and/or position moderate to heavy (over 50 pounds) amounts of weight; to operate various equipment required to perform job; may be required to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to effectively communicate to exchange information. May be exposed to various hazardous conditions such as extreme heat, extreme cold, infectious disease, moving vehicles, electrical current, chemicals, tight spaces, or high places, moving mechanical parts, etc.

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.