Human Resources - Job Classification Specification

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Job Classification Specification

MASTER FACILITIES SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
Pay Grade A35

Basic Function

Responsible for safely and efficiently operating, maintaining, and repairing the Gateway High Rise headquarters building boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, compressors, instrumentation, deration, generators, pumps, heating, air conditioning, ventilating, lighting, power, water treatment and other electrical and mechanical systems to achieve maximum performance and efficiency of operation on a daily basis.

Classification Characteristics

Master Facilities Systems Technician is an Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) skilled level position. Master Facilities Systems Technician differs from Facilities Systems Technician in that the Master Facilities Systems Technician performs skilled electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC work associated with the Gateway high rise facilities and systems.

Supervised by: Manager, General Services; General Services Manager; Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Supervises:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:

Safety – To ensure that our employees, passengers and the general public’s safety is always our first consideration.
Service Excellence – To provide safe, clean, reliable, on-time, courteous service for our clients and customers.
Workforce Development – To make Metro a learning organization that attracts, develops, motivates and retains a world-class workforce.
Accountability for Performance and Fiscal Responsibility – To manage every taxpayer and customer-generated dollar as if it were coming from our own pocket and ensure the highest possible return on investment.
Innovation and Technology – To actively participate in identifying best practices for continuous improvement.
Sustainability – To reduce, reuse and recycle all internal resources and reduce green-house gas emissions.
Integrity – To rely on the professional ethics and honesty of every Metro employee.
Teamwork – To actively blend our individual talents to achieve world-class performance and service.
Civil Rights – To actively promote compliance with all civil rights statutes, regulations and policies.
Community – To actively engage with the Community as it relates to Metro interest/services.

Examples of Duties

Operates, maintains, and repairs all high rise building boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperature
Operates, maintains, and repairs all natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, including all valves and control devices
Repairs and maintains water filters, softeners, piping, and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all sinks, toilet bowls, supply lines, drains, and water lines
Operates, maintains and repairs all types of electrical motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors, and fans
Operates, maintains and repairs fuel oil systems, including pumps, valves, lines, controls, and fuel tanks
Maintains and repairs trash compactors, including electrical and hydraulic systems, and commerical kitchen equipment
Schedules PM work to meet the manufacturer’s required service specifications
Inspects buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions on a routine basis and takes appropriate action to rectify and correct
Operates, maintains and repairs electronic and computer systsems such as automatic fire alarms, energy management systems, building management system, lighting system, equal potential grounding and automatic power transfers and calibrate control systems, including air balance, humidistats and solid state electronic motor control amplifiers
Installs, operates, maintains and repairs a wide range of electrical equipment at the high rise headquarters building, including multi phase electrical circuits, switches, solenoids, transformers, control boards, motors, motor controls, generators, and three-phase industrial systems up to 4800 volts
Performs City of Los Angeles Regulation 4 testing and certification for the Gateway high rise building
Oversees installation and modification of building equipment systems performed by vendors
Evaluates and recommends equipment/service upgrades
Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Essential Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Boiler and auxiliary boiler room equipment, heating, lighting, ventilating, air conditioning, power refrigeration, building electrical and pneumatic controls, water treatment and other mechanical and electrical equpment, including the methods, tools and materials used in the operation, maintenance and repair of such equpment
Fire alarm systems, fire pumps and PLC controllers
Mechanical and electrical design, construction, installation, and maintenance practices, procedures, methods, and equipment as found in a high rise or maintenance facility environment
Skilled electrical/ electronic theory
Federal, state, and local electrical codes
Computer skills, such as Microsoft Office and computer integrated facility management systems, including building automation systems

Ability to:

Install, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment, such as: fire alarm systems, fire pumps and PLC controllers, air compressor, water booster pumps, backflow devices, pressure regulators
Install, operate, and make repairs to various types of equipment installed in a high rise office building to include welding
Understand and program high rise building lighting, and HVAC automation systems to include Honeywell, Barber Coleman, Siebe, Johnson Controls, and Metasys Control systems
Respond quickly to emergency situations
Demonstrate mechanical ability, keep accurate records
Troubleshoot and correct equipment problems
Follow oral and written directions
Safely operate Metro vehicles
Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools
Read, understand, and troubleshoot blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics
Communicate effectively with others
Follow instructions
Move objects weighing up to 75 pounds
Work at heights up to 90 feet
Read, write, speak, and understand English

Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the MASTER FACILITIES SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN position MUST meet the following requirements:

4 years’ experience at the journeyman and/or semi skilled level performing mechanical and electrical facilities construction and maintenance work on mechanical and hydraulic equipment in a high rise facility environment; and installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of AC and DC equipment, electric motors, and controls, including voltages up to 4800 volts, programmable logic and solid state controllers
Must have or be able to obtain City of Los Angeles Regulation 4 inspector certification license within 1 year of entering job classification
EPA 608 Universal certification required
OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications required
Hazmat/Hazwopper and water/pool certification required
Building Operations Management Association (BOMA) Certification or Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA) or Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT) from the BOMI Institute in the following areas - Refrigeration Systems and Accessories, Air Handling, Water Treatment, and Plumbing Systems, Electrical Systems and Illumination, Boilers, Heating Systems, and Applied Mathematics, and Energy Management and Controls required
Valid California Class C driver's license

Special Conditions

Must provide own tools of the trade
Must comply with all California Occupational Safety & Health Act (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and protective gear "including but not limited to respirators and/or hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
This position will be on call 24/7

Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

Date Originally Created: 4/9/2013 7:43:07 AM
Date Last Revised: 11/1/2013 8:14:47 AM
ATU: 0732A