Operations & Maintenance Specialist (Building Services)

Minimum Qualifications

Education and / or Equivalent Experience :

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus (4) years of experience in a field related to the installation, operation, and / or maintenance of a utility facility power, steam, or chiller operation.

Licenses or Certifications :

Physical Requirements :

Notes to Applicants

About the Job :

The Operations & Maintenance Specialist directly operates and maintains the Mission Critical systems required to achieve the Building Services service level agreement for the Combined Transportation, Emergency & Communications ( CTECC ) facility. The CTECC is a Mission Critical facility that is required to function, within design specifications, 24x7x365. Building Services service agreement with CTECC is to provide electricity, chilled water, and Mission Critical Facility services to internal partners ( TXDOT , Capital Metro, Travis County, and City of Austin) as well as external customers (911 users). The facility must meet 99.999% reliability measures, meet the Mission Critical Equipment specifications, and be reliable (24x7x365) with respect to delivering these commodities. The Operations & Maintenance Specialist requires an extensive broad knowledge base over multiple crafts i.e. electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and general building maintenance. This position will provide first line response to Mission Critical equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and ensuring occupant service requirements are met. Additionally, this position participates in a rotating On-Call program to fulfill the 24x7x365 coverage component required by the nature of the facility.

Key Tasks include :

Strong customer service skills / Ability to function in a high stress environment / Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all Mission Critical and non-critical systems (Ex : Fire Suppression, HVAC , electrical, UPS , emergency generators) with a primary initial focus on Electrical systems.

About Building Services & City of Austin :

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Employment Application :

The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

Criminal Background Check :

Must be able to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems ( CJIS ) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position : Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please Click here to find more information.

Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ) Classification :

This position is classified as NON - EXEMPT . This is a full time, forty (40) hour per week position.

Driving Requirement :

This position requires a Texas Driver's License in good standing or the ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. This position must travel between various locations as part of the regular job duties and individual will be required to drive a City of Austin vehicle.

Essential Employee :

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience :

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and / or Leadership Exercised :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO / ADA

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees : If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.