Under general direction, this position is responsible for supervising personnel in the installation, operation, and maintenance of utility facility, power, steam, or chiller operations.
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years of experience in installation, operation and/or maintenance in a utility facility, power, steam, or chiller operation, including two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Under general direction, supervises personnel and vendors, in the installation, operation, and maintenance of Domain District Cooling Plant & ACC Highland District Cooling Plant.
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
This position operates and maintains electrical, steam, and chilled water equipment and systems. Due to the critical nature of our customers, the work environment is a high stress environment in extreme conditions (outdoors in hot/cold temperatures). The position requires operations and maintenance experience in multiple crafts/fields to be successful.
**This position is categorized as Essential Personnel which requires reporting to work during emergencies and bad weather. Work outside of the normal schedule (multiple shifts, weekends, holidays) will be required to support plant operations / projects.
1) This position requires the ability to work in extreme hot/cold, confined spaces, climb ladders, lift 50 pounds, noisy environments, and wear a respirator when required.
2) As required, this position may report to multiple locations including but not limited to: Domain District Cooling Plant & ACC Highland District Cooling Plant.
Pay Range: Commensurate based on experience and approved City of Austin Pay Scales/Ranges
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
Work outside of the normal schedule (multiple shifts, weekends, holidays) will be required to support plant operations / projects.
This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.
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