Operating Engineer II (HVAC)



Job Details

Operating Engineer II (HVAC)
Employer

City of Norfolk

Salary

$34,445.00 - $56,161.00 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

06588

Department

General Services

Division

Facility Maintenance

Opening Date

11/03/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

GEN

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Description

The City of Norfolk's Department of General Services, Facility Maintenance division is seeking to hire an Operating Engineer II who will be responsible for maintaining heating and cooling systems. Directs various personnel and contract workers. Performs other duties. Operates and maintains automated building control systems. Receives and processes service requests. Monitors and maintains video surveillance systems.
 
 

Essential Functions

Department Hiring Salary: $34,445 - $39,612

Essential functions include but are not limited to:
 
  • Maintains heating and cooling systems by conducting preventative maintenance, changing filters, and checking bolts, pulleys, motors and pumps.
  • Operates and maintains automated building control systems by monitoring system performance, implementing program changes and coordinating repairs for non-operational portions of the automated control systems.
  • Oversees operations by regulating energy consumption, managing boiler and chiller systems, and performing load shedding functions.
  • Receives and processes service requests by making decisions to repair or replace failed components based on knowledge of equipment.
  • Monitors and maintains video surveillance systems by inspecting video security cameras and associated multiplexers and recording equipment and performing repairs and new installations.

Education/Experience

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

Two years experience.

Two years experience in HVAC and/or automation control installation and programming in HVAC energy management systems, access door control systems, fire alarm systems, video surveillance and recording equipment, or elevator monitoring equipment.

Additional Information & Requirements

  • Valid Drivers License required.  A DMV transcript is required (obtained within the previous 30 days), at time of interview.
  • Plumbing and Piping, Heating and Air Conditioning, or Mechanical Certificate may be required within six months of employment, depending upon work location.
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, rotating shifts to include weekends will be required.  Evening shifts may be required.  Occasional overtime work will be required due to facility emergencies and/or venue scheduling.
 
 

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  • Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance and tuition assistance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking .
     
  • Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
     
  • Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
     
  • Retirement
    If you are hired October 5, 2010 or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit.  This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations.  The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. 
 

Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above.  Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.   

 

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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
  • I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
02
Please indicate your highest level of completed education.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Some College/Vocational School classes
  • Associate's degree/Vocational School graduate
  • Other educational experience
03
This position's primary focus is HVAC and Direct Digital Control Systems. Please select the answer that best describes your training and experience.
  • Less than 2 years of trade experience
  • 2-5 years of trade experience
  • 5-10 years of trade experience
  • 10 or more years of trade experience
04
The position of Operating Engineer II will require the selected individual to work with multiple electronic systems. Please indicate if you have experience in the following with HVAC and Direct Digital Control Systems. (Select all that apply.)
  • Operating Experience
  • Installation of HVAC Systems
  • Maintenance and Service of HVAC Systems
  • Automation control and programming
  • Limited experience
  • I have no experience in HVAC and Direct Digital Control Systems
05
The position of Operating Engineer II will require the selected individual to work with multiple electronic systems. Please indicate if you have experience in the following with security camera and access control systems. (Select all that apply.)
  • Installation experience
  • Repair experience
  • Programming experience
  • No experience with security and access control systems
06
The position of Operating Engineer II will require the selected individual to work with multiple electronic systems. Please indicate if you have experience in the following with fire alarm systems. (Select all that apply.)
  • Installation experience
  • Repair experience
  • Programming experience
  • No experience with fire alarm systems
07
Please provide information on any other electronic system which you have some experience. If you do not have experience with any other electronic system, please write N/A.
08
This position supports City of Norfolk Cultural Facilities operations. The selected individual may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the schedule needs of the venue. Please choose the statement below indicating your understanding and acceptance of this requirement.
  • I can and will be able to, if assigned, work shifts, weekends and holidays as part of my schedule.
  • I cannot, or am not able, to work shifts, weekends and holidays.
09
Operating Engineers use computer systems, electronic programmable logic controllers, and other electronics for monitoring and operation of multiple systems. Please select the areas in which you have experience. (Select all that apply.)
  • Can operate a personal computer
  • Can operate a Direct Digital Program such as Johnson Controls Metasys, Siemens Apogee, or Trane Tracer
  • Computer based/digital management work order system such as Facility Dude, etc.
  • Can send and receive e-mail
  • Microsoft Office programs such as Word or Excel
  • None of the above
10
This is an Essential Personnel position required to report to work in the event of inclement weather and emergencies. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Are you able to read work orders, safety data sheets, and instructional manuals; perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; write general correspondence and fill out work orders?
  • Yes
  • No
12
Do you have a valid driver's license? (A DMV transcript obtained within the previous 30 days will be required at the time of the interview.)
  • Yes
  • No
13
Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
14
Do you currently reside in the City of Norfolk?
  • Yes
  • No
15
Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
  • Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
  • Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
  • No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
16
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
  • I am not a Veteran
  • I am a Veteran
  • I am a Disabled Veteran

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