Job Summary

Provides direction in the operation and maintenance of central plants and buildings system for the new and existing system infrastructure throughout the District. Advises on central plant equipment, HVAC, building operation, safety systems equipment and controls.

Scope

This position works in the area of facilities planning and development. Work contacts include administrators, government agencies, outside architects, engineers, vendors and other maintenance and operations campus staff. Equipment used includes facilities control systems, central plant computers and standard office equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports directly to the Assistant Director Facilities Planning & Development; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions regarding non‑routine and highly sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises and directs vendors, contractors, and consultants. Directs various campus staff, departmental secretary and assigned staff.

Representative Duties

Provides design of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and equipment; selects central plant and building equipment; analyzes investment cost factors, contract bids and unit costs; inspects construction projects; assists in the development of specifications; negotiates prices and recommends award; oversees completion of work; researches and monitors problems; oversees the districtwide energy conservation program; evaluates and negotiates energy rate tariffs; develops and implements emergency planning and assists in business recovery plans; acts as a liaison with State and government agencies and offices; provides analyses of, and recommendations to, long- and short-term budgets relating to facilities systems; provides assistance to campuses for analysis of system problems; maintains liaison with outside consultants, vendors and contractors; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: project management; energy conservation; mechanical, electrical and electronic building equipment and control systems both computerized and pneumatic; office software applications

Ability to: work independently; supervise the installation of HVAC and building operating and safety systems equipment; analyze and interpret utilities reports and billings; analyze cost factors; interpret engineering manuals, equipment specification and building code books; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a college degree and/or professional experience in mechanical/electrical engineering, facilities management, HVAC or electronic systems.

Special Conditions of Employment

Flexible hours may be required. Valid Arizona driver’s license.

Working Conditions

Position is on a twenty‑four (24) hour emergency call.

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.