CENTRAL PLANT ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR-TEMPE CAMPUS

Central Plant Assistant Supervisor - Tempe campus

Arizona State University

FDM FM Central Plant

Campus: Tempe

66130BR

Job Description

Facilities Management, Central Plant, seeks a Central Plant Assistant Supervisor for the Tempe campus to supervise the installations, repair, overhaul, and maintenance of high and low pressure heating systems, cooling systems, and power plants.

Salary Range

To be determined

Close Date

17-March-2021

Department Statement

ASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. FDM’s vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the university’s mission by creating and caring for the ASU campus and environment. We provide quality customer service, effectively steward our resources, and meet the needs of the university through creative and collaborative efforts.

ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package at very competitive rates to enhance the total compensation of its faculty and staff. This package includes low-cost health and life benefits to insure you and your family, a wellness program for preventative health education and screenings, a disability and leaves program for income protection, employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services, access to world-class educational opportunities at deeply discounted rates, disability resources for Americans with Disabilities (ADA), a retirement program with a variety of retiree benefits to ensure your financial security at the end of your career, paid vacation and holidays – and more. For more information, please visit the Office of Human Resources, Benefits website, at https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits

ASU’s comprehensive benefits package is a significant part of your overall total compensation – and ASU pays for most of it when you are a benefits-eligible employee.   https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator

For more reasons to join ASU, please visit: https://cfo.asu.edu/why-work-asu

Facilities Management at ASU employment requires current eligibility to legally work in the United States. Facilities Management will not be a sponsor for this position.

This position is located at the Central Plant, at the ASU Tempe campus. 

Must pass pre-employment audiogram and physical examination post offer of employment.

This position may be called in for emergency response including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Must possess or obtain Chlorofluorocarbon Certification within five months of employment date.

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment. Post-offer of employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39 month period from date of hire.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 80,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

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ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

Work reference history information for 3 current and/or former supervisors will be requested at time of interview.  

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

To apply please go to www.asu.edu/asujobs/ see Req Id# 66130BR or go directly to: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25620&siteid=5494&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=4196166

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Eight years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and operation of high and low pressure heating, cooling systems, and pumps, which includes a one year of lead experience; OR, Completion of a four-year federally approved technical training program in the maintenance, repair, and operation of high and low pressure heating and cooling systems, AND four years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and operation of power, heating, and cooling systems which includes one year of lead experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.


Desired Qualifications
· Experience in supervising (1 year)
· Experience operating a campus chill water distribution system servicing three or more buildings. (2 years)
· Experience operating and maintaining a one ton or larger centrifugal chillers. (2 years)
· Experience in water chemistry on cooling towers, steam plant systems, and chill water distribution systems.
· Experience in RO/DI production facility operation and maintenance.
· Experience with plant digital control system’s operation and maintenance; including temperature, pressure, level, flow sensors, automated valves, and variable speed drives.
· Demonstrated knowledge of commercial pool operations.
· Demonstrated knowledge of operating a fire panel.
· Evidence of effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties
Lead and supervise staff through daily interactions, goal setting, and performance assessment activities to ensure individual and departmental-level goals and objectives are being achieved. Plan and develop, assign and adjust work methods and procedures to meet schedules using knowledge of capacities, and capabilities of personnel and equipment. Inspect work in process to ensure its completion within allotted time limits and for acceptable quality standards. Train employees in new methods or procedures and remains alert for opportunities to effectively decrease costs. Prepare estimates of proposed job costs to ensure the most effective utilization of personnel and equipment. Develop, implement, and measure operational/process improvement actions to ensure optimal departmental performance and capital expense management. Prepare sketches of proposed work and assist in the design and specifications of planned jobs or contracts. Maintain records and files, including the approval of time cards and absences, in order to document compliance with operating policies and procedures covering resources and staff. Assist in the preparation of capital and operations budgets as part of the Annual Budget Process to ensure designated area of responsibility has the appropriate resources to meet and exceed stated goals and objectives. Assess requisitions and maintain appropriate levels of equipment and materials (repair or replacement parts) in order to ensure operations are uninterrupted under any foreseeable situation. May maintain, operate and/or repair central plant equipment in emergency situations; plant operations are 24/7 facility. May be required to work shifts as necessary to ensure 24/7 coverage. Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, engineers, and others concerning equipment operations or maintenance. Assist Central Plant Supervisor and temporarily assume duties when absent.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm and will need to be available to direct activities as required for night and weekend and emergency response including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Working Environment
Work in a noisy environment, varying temperatures and confined spaces. Wear personal protective equipment (eg safety glasses, face shield, gloves). Bend, lift and carry objects above shoulder up to 50 pounds (e.g. valves, actuators, small pumps, pipes, ladders, manhole covers, cooling tower fill panels, resin medial cylinders, electrical starters, electrical motors, etc.). Work off ladders to open/close valves, change lamps, repair boilers and chillers, and test safety alarms. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Occasional bending, reaching, lifting above shoulder. Pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds. Occasional exposure to dirt, dust, extreme temperatures and inclement weather. Occasionally required to stand; walk and climb or balance; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions. Drive University vehicle/cart.