What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Plant Operator I position at City of Rapid City?
ABOUT US
The Monument provides and maintains a user-friendly facility for entertainment, concerts, plays, conventions, sporting events, and civic gatherings to enrich the lives of the people in the Black Hills area. While doing so, we provide extraordinary customer service and safety standards which provide a memorable experience for all The Monument guests.
The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including free health insurance premiums for employees, 6% employer-matching retirement through SDRS, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave time off. Check out the Benefits tab for a full list of benefits.This position is part of the AFSCME Union. Applications received within the work unit will be considered first.
ABOUT OUR JOB
The Energy Plant Operator is responsible for monitoring and controlling the City/School facility management systems (FMS) and the Energy Plant equipment in the most effective and cost-efficient manner. Performs shift work with the primary shift being at night and will fill in for other shifts as needed. Any hours worked between the hours of 9 pm to 7 am qualifies for a shift differential of $1.00.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
We understand your time is valuable, so we encourage you to apply if you possess the following minimum requirements:
Qualifications:
The Monument provides and maintains a user-friendly facility for entertainment, concerts, plays, conventions, sporting events, and civic gatherings to enrich the lives of the people in the Black Hills area. While doing so, we provide extraordinary customer service and safety standards which provide a memorable experience for all The Monument guests.
The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including free health insurance premiums for employees, 6% employer-matching retirement through SDRS, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave time off. Check out the Benefits tab for a full list of benefits.
The Energy Plant Operator is responsible for monitoring and controlling the City/School facility management systems (FMS) and the Energy Plant equipment in the most effective and cost-efficient manner. Performs shift work with the primary shift being at night and will fill in for other shifts as needed. Any hours worked between the hours of 9 pm to 7 am qualifies for a shift differential of $1.00.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Uses facility management systems (FMS) to monitor and control HVAC, lighting, water, sewer, and security systems for various City and school buildings and facilities.
- Serves as primary customer telephone contact for scheduling, adjusting, and addressing problems and complaints for equipment tied to FMS and initiates work orders to field personnel to resolve relative problems.
- Works independently while on shift to follow established policies and procedures for operating FMS, equipment tied to FMS, and Energy Plant equipment.
- Observes Energy Plant equipment gauges and controls and record data on hourly and daily log sheets.
- Performs minor programming on FMS.
- Performs custodial duties.
We understand your time is valuable, so we encourage you to apply if you possess the following minimum requirements:
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one-year related experience as an HVAC plant operator, or maintenance worker in an HVAC plant operation and associated mechanical equipment systems.
- Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in HVAC, or related field preferred.
- A combination of education and experience deemed appropriate to fulfill the role and responsibilities of this position will be considered.
- Must possess a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain within 30 days from the date of hire.
Salary : $22 - $23
