Building Equipment Man ; Deer Valley

Overview

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona. Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise:
Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Our Facilities department has an opportunity for a Building Equipment Man A (HVAC Technician), who will work as part of a Facility Maintenance Team at a Journeyman level. Our Building Equipment Man A must understand the physical laws and principles of two of the following skills or can perform efficiently in several areas: electrical, HVAC, or building controls. They will demonstrate a full understanding of Facilities maintenance processes, systems and equipment and have strong working knowledge of problem-solving techniques, diagnosing and troubleshooting problems.

Technical knowledge is often sought by co-workers and customers and is viewed as a highly skilled resource in own field of specialization.

The work hours for this position are Monday-Friday 6:00AM - 2:30PM with a rotation for after hours and on call emergencies.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Seven (7) years' experience in direct or related work
• HVAC and universal refrigerant handling certification required
• Valid driver's license
• Must be able to qualify for the D.O.T. driver program and maintain qualification

• Must be physically capable of handling all job requirements
• Must live within reasonable distance (one (1) hour) of headquarters
• Periodic out of town work required
• Periodic on-call required
• Must be able to successfully pass required tests (written and hands-on)
• The established headquarters for this position is subject to relocation to the Hub West Service Center, a facility that will be located 38 miles west of downtown Phoenix, on a date to be determined by the company.

Please submit the following documents under "Additional Documents" in the My Documents section of your online application. If you are unable to upload your documents, email them to  by the posting close date to be further considered for this position.

• Copy of HVAC Certificate
• Copy of Refrigerant Handlers Certificate

Job Duties include but not limited to:

• Leadership responsibilities and willingness to direct the work of others
• Basic understanding of budgets and job scheduling and ability to work as Project Leader
• Reviews own work and work of others for quality and timeliness
• Identifies and develops ways to improve technical processes and recommend improvements
• Serves as an on-site expert in one or more technical areas in the department
• Recognizes obstacles during the planning process, develops contingencies; recommends solutions and follows through with appropriate actions. Assumes full responsibility for any given job or project.
• Documents progress on projects and ensures that prints, schematics and records are updated as appropriate
• Works independently on complex problems and projects using manuals, blueprints, schematics and layouts
• Interprets and communicates in verbal and written form information applying to technical matters and procedures
• Uses test instruments and tools needed to complete a task, orders and replaces supplies and equipment parts
• Repair/maintain pumps, compressors, machines and a variety of other equipment needed for the operation of the facility
• Repair/Maintain all types of plumbing systems/fixtures
• Operate/maintain all types of air conditioning systems and equipment to meet environmental and comfort requirements
• Uses latest sheet metal fabrication, design and layout practices for current/future work
• Coordinates work of vendors/contractors to complete work and projects from start to finish
• Provides technical support and training to lower skill levels in the department
• Knowledge and skills may be applied to similar responsibilities in other areas of the Company

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