Stationary Engineer Senior Technician

Posting Number

req27395

Department

Facilities Mgmt-Utilities

Department Website Link

UFS Facilities

Location

Tucson Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Stationary Engineer Senior Technician assists the Central Plants Supervisor in the operation and maintenance of the University of Arizona's Central Utility Plants, including utility plants that generate and distribute steam and chilled water for campus heating and cooling, natural gas combustion turbines that produce electricity and steam, and water treatment systems that supply purified water to campus facilities and research operations.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitors central plant boilers, chillers, and auxiliary equipment using standard software programs (such as Trane SC/ES and Rockwell) under general supervision.
• Reads and logs gauges, meters, pressure, and temperature indicators to verify normal operating conditions.
• Makes routine adjustments to baseline environmental and system controls according to established protocols to meet daily facility demands.
• Performs standard water chemistry testing and adds pre-measured chemical treatments to maintain system compliance.
• Conducts regular visual inspections of plant machinery, maintains safe working conditions, and reports equipment anomalies or emergencies to the lead technician or supervisor.
• Assists with the routine operation and basic maintenance of central utility plant machinery, including boilers, chillers, and auxiliary power generation support equipment.
• Executes scheduled thermal ice storage charging and deployment sequences according to pre-determined off-peak and on-peak operational procedures.
• Performs routine visual inspections and baseline adjustments to support reliable system operation and energy conservation under general guidance.
• Documents operational data, meter readings, and plant status in standard logs and computer tracking systems.
• Prepares and submits routine operational charts and completed preventive maintenance reports to verify compliance with scheduled plant maintenance programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill in using hand tools and power tools of the trade.
• Knowledge of boiler and/or chiller equipment, operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the refrigeration cycle and how it applies to large (> 1000 ton) centrifugal chillers in pump performance characteristics (temperature, flow and pressure).
• Knowledge of operating and maintaining high volume steam boilers and steam plant components of integrated heating and cooling plant normal and emergency operations, utilizing a thermal energy storage system.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education, technical training, apprenticeship training, and relevant experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least four years of chiller experience with 500 ton or higher.
• At least four years of boiler experience with 35,000 lb./hr. (125# steam) or larger.
• Computer experience using MS Word, Excel, and energy management systems such as: Trane Summit, Johnson Metysis, Barber Coleman, CBSIEBE.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$25.50 - $31.88

Compensation Type

hourly rate

Grade

7

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

OC2

Job Family

Plant Operations

Job Function

Facil, Grounds, & Infra

Type of criminal background check required:

Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

12/21/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

[email protected]

Open Date

10/19/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [email protected].