Description

Department:  Facilities - Operations
Location:  Sacramento, CA, US, 95817-1899
Category:  Skilled/Craft/Trades
Minimum Pay Rate: $60.46

Maximum Pay Rate: $60.46 

Civil Service Status: Civil Service 

Apply by Date: 09/16/2024 

Posting Type: Open 

 The intent of this job posting is to establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill one full-time, regular position and any future, full-time, regular or limited-term vacancies for up to two (2) years.  

You must clearly demonstrate on your resume that you possess the knowledge, skills, and experience required in the minimum qualifications listed in this posting.  The most qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the written examination.

Written Examination Details:

• The exam is tentatively scheduled the week of October 7, 2024.
• Exams are strictly PASS/FAIL.  Results will be sent to each applicant approximately two weeks from the exam date.
   

Please note:  All communication regarding this hiring process will be via email.  SMUD is not responsible for mail that is directed to your junk mail inbox so please be sure to add SMUD to your safe senders list.

Purpose
Under general to limited supervision, performs a variety of highly skilled industrial/commercial trades work including HVACandR Heating Ventilation Air-conditioning and Refrigeration, Building Automation, Fire Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fabrication, Locksmith, Painting, and Civil maintenance work in the operation, repair, and maintenance of SMUD facilities, equipment, and properties. May provide lead direction and work review to assigned staff on specific projects.

Nature and Scope
SMUD strives to be a leader in energy efficiency for the community and as such incorporates the latest technology into its buildings. Individuals in this class must possess a keen understanding of the latest building systems and technology to optimize systems compliance to LEED Platinum and in one facility to Net Zero. This is a Journey- level requiring independent problem solving and innovative thinking to improve and enhance systems performance and deliver outstanding customer experience and satisfaction This journey-level job class requiring the performance of the more specialized and complex duties related to a specific skilled trades in an assigned area such as Office Buildings, Shops, Garages, Data Centers and Substations. Incumbents may direct the work of contractors. The Facilities Stationary Engineer ll differs from the Facilities Stationary Engineer l in that it requires expertise in three or more of the skilled trades with some experience in all; HVAC andR, Building Automation, Fire Systems and Suppression Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Locksmith, metal fabrication/ welding, as well as the performance of semi-skilled general building maintenance work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides lead direction on specific projects as assigned; organizes and directs work.
• Performs preventive and periodic maintenance, installation, operation, repairs, overhaul, rebuilding, and troubleshooting of HVAC andR, Building Automation, Fire Systems and Suppression Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fabrication, Locksmith, Painting, and Civil maintenance work to SMUD buildings, equipment, and properties. The work is performed in one or more of the specific areas described below:
  • HVAC/Refrigeration:
    • Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, rebuilds, and troubleshoot HVACandR and other equipment in SMUD buildings or plants. Equipment includes commercial/industrial Central Plant equipment; Centrifugal, Screw, and Reciprocating Chillers, Cooling Towers, Primary/Secondary pumps, hydronic heating and cooling systems, heat exchangers, gas-fired boilers. Stand-alone systems: package air conditioners, Heat pumps, refrigeration systems Walk-ins and Reach-ins and commercial kitchen systems including ice machines.
  • Building Automation Systems:
    • Installs, Programs, Operates, Troubleshoots, Repairs, Calibrates and maintains centralized building automation control systems, Trend and data analysis, Alarm parameters system optimizations and scheduling of building systems including HVAC, Lighting, and Access. Stand-alone system controls for remote sites, smart thermostats, portable data collectors and space monitors.
  • Fire Systems:
    • Oversees and performs scheduled maintenance and testing, troubleshooting and repair of building fire monitoring and suppression systems. Perform fire pump runs and testing.
  • Electrical:
    • Performs electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on individual HVAC/Mechanical equipment up to and including 3 phase 480 VAC. Replacement of Motors, VFD, Relays, switches, fixtures circuit boards and small panel transformers. Installs, maintains troubleshoots and repairs building and site lighting as a secondary function to electricians e.g Lamp replacement, ballast, fixture upgrades and replacement. Repair turnstiles and powered gates, Install and wires low voltage panels and wiring for building automation controls, doors and locks.
  • Mechanical/Plumbing:
    • Install maintain troubleshoot repair and modify, Air Handlers, Supply / Return fans, exhaust fans, Variable Air Volume boxes, damper assemblies, actuators, air distribution, heat exchangers and Air compressors. Performs welding and metal fabrication. Installs; maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and modifies indoor and outdoor plumbing systems, sewage lift stations, storm water pumps, well pumps, water heaters, domestic water booster pumps, grey water systems, and backflow prevention systems
  • Locksmith:
    • Installs, troubleshoots repairs and modifies all doors and locks. Build cores, cut keys, track key hierarchy modify doors to install custom hardware and closures. Install access control hardware. Maintain electric gates, electric and mechanical rollup doors.
  • Civil Maintenance/Paint:
    • Perform light building modifications and fabrication involving metal and sheet metal fabrication / welding. Paints interior/exterior walls of buildings, equipment and other surfaces by brush, roller, or sprayer; operates power tools such as sanders, saws, and paint sprayers associated with operations and maintenance SMUD facilities, equipment, and properties. Maintains, cleans and repairs roofs
• Operates SMUD vehicles including trucks forklifts, scissor lifts JLG's hoist and cranes.

Requirements

Required Education & Experience Qualifications
Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in the HVAC or building maintenance trades, such as Stationary Engineers, or completion of an accredited trade program such as the Sacramento City College Mechanical / Electrical Technology program and a minimum of four years journey level work in the installation, operation, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of commercial and industrial buildings and equipment. Evidence of equivalent completion of sufficient formal and/or informal education to provide the necessary knowledge and skills.

Required Licenses/Certificates

• Applicants must hold a Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery certification.
• Applicants must possess or be able to obtain a fire pump testing certification within 6 months.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Drivers License and a satisfactory driving record not more than two moving violations in the last two years. A Class A Drivers license may be required and in addition, the position may require a hazardous materials and tanker endorsements within six (6) months of hire. Candidates appointed to positions requiring the possession/retention of a Class A Drivers license must undergo an initial drug and alcohol screen and submit to random drug and alcohol screens as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation DOT.