Austin Energy Operations & Maintenance Specialist

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Austin Energy Operations & Maintenance Specialist

City of Austin Austin, Texas, United States

Job Description:

Austin Energy Operations & Maintenance Specialist

Description

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Under general supervision, perform tasks related to operating equipment and performing mechanics in a power, steam or chiller operations.

Job Description:

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:

None.

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.


Minimum Qualifications:

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 and Certifications Required:



Physical Requirements:



Preferred Qualifications:


Notes to Candidate:

This position operates and maintains electrical, steam, and chilled water equipment and systems that directly supports critical life safety services at the Dell Children's Hospital. Due to the critical nature of our customers, the work environment is a high stress environment in extreme conditions (outdoors in hot/cold temperatures). The position requires operations and maintenance experience in multiple crafts/fields to be successful.

This position is categorized as Essential Personnel which requires reporting to work during emergencies and bad weather.

This position will be assigned to a 3rd (NIGHT) shift position. The normal working hours for this position will be Pay Period Week 1 is Wed-Sat 5pm-5am, Week 2 is Thursday - Saturday 5pm-5am. Work outside of the normal schedule (multiple shifts, weekends, holidays) will be required to support plant operations / projects.

This position requires the ability to work in extreme hot/cold, confined spaces, climb ladders, lift 50 pounds, noisy environments, and wear a respirator when required.

As required, this position may report to multiple locations including but not limited to:


Pay Range: $31.39 per hour (low) to $39.24 per hour (mid)

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.

Employment Application:


If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a “Class C” or the ability to acquire within 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.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

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.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 2026-01-07
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