City of Tucson

PHYSICAL PLANT OPERATOR (#5780)

$17.50-$29.20 Hourly / $36,400.00-$60,736.00 Yearly
Salary Grade: 917

General Description

Monitors, operates, troubleshoots and maintains physical plant systems such as heating and air conditioning.  Coordinates and directs repairs to systems and responds to customer complaints.

Essential Functions

Monitors various systems including fire, security and energy management systems, water treatment systems, by checking panels, pumps and valves, fire extinguishers, boilers, chillers, controls, emergency call systems, and the in-house phone system, generators, backflow devices, and electronic components.

                     

Coordinates and directs repairs by communicating what to check and how to repair equipment, writing programs, troubleshooting controls, and operating equipment.

                     

Maintains physical plant by performing general repairs and maintenance of equipment, sweeping, mopping, dusting, and washing.

                     

Provides customer service by following up on customer and management inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education Level & Type: 6 months post High School

Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 2 years maintaining and repairing heating and air conditioning systems for large facilities

Valid and Unrestricted Class D - Driver's License

Pre-employment Medical Testing Requirements

Basic Physical

50# Lift Test

Hep A

Hep B

Other Information

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Occupational Group Code: 30

Occupational Group Description: Labor and Trades

EEO Job Category Code: G

EEO Job Category Description: Skilled Craft Workers

Organizational Level: First Level Employee

NCCI: 9015

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Driving Requirements

The following information pertains to driving requirements for this classification with the City of Tucson. Under "Driving Level" None, Secondary or Primary, refers to the driving responsibility as it relates to the essential functions of the classification. License Type, is just that, the type of Arizona Driving License required for the classification. If the position requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), the endorsements will be listed under "Endorsements." Under Safety Sensitive a "Yes" means employees with this classification are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. License Type A,B,C,D,or M may require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. Exceptions to classification driving requirement's may exist based on position.

Driving Level: Primary

License Type: Valid and Unrestricted D - Driver

CDL Endorsements: None

Safety Sensitive: No

Job Description Disclaimer

This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.
CLASS: 5780; EST: 8/10/2016 12:00:00 PM; REV: 8/10/2016 12:00:00 PM;