Department Website Link
https://biosphere2.org/
Location
Outside of Tucson
Address
32540 S Biosphere Road, Oracle, AZ 85623 USA
Position Highlights
Biosphere 2 at the University of Arizona is in search of a Stationary Engineer, Senior (Plant Ops Stationary Technician II). This position assists the plant supervisor and/or plant lead mechanic in providing the Biosphere with chilled water, hot water, tower water, and electrical generation. In order to deliver quality customer service, the successful candidate will follow department and University policies and procedures in a professional manner. Work schedule will include alternate work weeks and hours.
Biosphere 2 advances our understanding of natural and human-made ecosystems through integrated research that drives the discovery and development of interventions that increase the resilience and sustainability of Earth systems and human quality of life. We advance research in our unique facilities, conduct interdisciplinary science education, and foster leadership initiatives focused on developing scalable solutions for our planet and beyond.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties & responsibilities:
- Inspects equipment and corrects problems to ensure the safe and economical operation of all central plant equipment.
- Submits reports to ensure efficient utilization of equipment and adherence to the preventive maintenance program.
- Cleans, lubricates, services and performs maintenance and repair of all central plant equipment such as replacing and/or repacking bearings and valves, repairing lines.
- Overhauls, disassembles and reassembles pumps such as feed water, transfer, condensate, vacuum and chemical pumps; checks for wear using micrometers and dial indicators.
- Troubleshoots and repairs electric and pneumatic boiler controls.
- Monitors various gauges, meters, and pressure and temperature indicators to verify operating conditions of automatically fired boilers, chillers, compressors, motors, turbines and/or related equipment and adjusts controls to specified operating conditions.
- Prepares logs, charts and reports regarding operating conditions.
- Makes chemical analysis of water samples and adjusts amounts of chemical being used in order to properly protect equipment.
- Operates computer to question or verify specified operating conditions at various University facilities as required; initiates corrective action in emergency situations by notifying proper department or dispatching appropriate personnel to site.
- Applies safety standards at all times and maintains good housekeeping practices to provide safe working conditions; reports problems affecting plant safety.
- Drives a University vehicle on a daily basis.
- Additional duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Journeyman level position. Completion of a high school education or an equivalent combination of apprenticeship program, technical training and/or experience and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the operation of boiler and/or chiller equipment and related systems which includes two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of boilers and/or chiller equipment and related systems; OR, completion of a four year federally approved technical training stationary engineer program AND two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of boilers and/or chiller equipment and related systems; OR, any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education.
- Four + years of chiller experience with 500 ton or higher.
- Four + years of power generation experience with 1,000 kWh generator or larger.
- Computer experience using MS Word, Excel, and energy management systems such as: Trane Summit, Johnson Metysis, Barber Coleman, CBSIEBE.
- One + year of experience on co-generation systems.
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job Category
Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$25.50 - $31.88
Compensation Type
hourly rate
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum
$25.5
Grade Range Midpoint
$31.88
Grade Range Maximum
$38.24
Career Stream and Level
OC2
Job Family
Plant Operations
Job Function
Facil, Grounds, & Infra
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Contact Information for Candidates
John Adams
jadamsb2@arizona.edu
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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