Operating Engineer II Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4778153) Apply  Operating Engineer II Salary $41,775.00 - $48,041.25 Annually Location USA, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 12759 Department General Services Opening Date 01/06/2025 Closing Date 1/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents. General Services Facilities Maintenance Division is responsible for the repair and maintenance of over 250 city government facilities including: City Hall, Public Safety Building (Jail), Norfolk Consolidated Courts Complex, entertainment venues such as the Scope Arena, Chrysler Hall, Attucks Theater, the Virginia Zoo; a cruise terminal, all police and fire stations, recreation centers; pools and numerous city office buildings. The Division is staffed with 96 employees responsible for carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, HVAC, elevators, roofing, moves and relocations of city employees, finance, and administrative functions. The City of Norfolk’s Department of General Services is seeking a qualified candidate for the Operating Engineer II position to maintain and repair commercial HVAC systems and operate and maintain automated building control systems. The Operating Engineer II will also be responsible for overseeing contractor’s work relating to HVAC and automated building control systems. Essential Functions Essential functions include, but are not limited to: + Operates and maintains automated building control systems by monitoring system performance, implementing program changes, and coordinating repairs for non-operational portions of the automated control systems. + Oversees plant operations by regulating energy consumption, managing boiler and chiller systems, and performing load shedding functions. + Maintains heating and cooling systems by conducting preventive maintenance, changing filters, and checking bolts, pulleys, motors and pumps. + Receives and processes service requests by assigning repairs and making decisions to repair or replace failed components based on knowledge of equipment. + Monitors and maintains video surveillance systems by inspecting video security cameras and associated multiplexers and recording equipment and performing repairs and new installations. + Assists with all other city facilities including the Jail. Education/Experience Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. + Two years’ experience in HVAC AND/OR Direct Digital Control Systems; access door control systems; video surveillance and recording equipment; or elevator monitoring equipment. Additional Information & Requirements + Valid Driver’s License required. A DMV transcript dated within 30 days will be required if selected for hire. + Plumbing and Piping, Heating and Air Conditioning, or Mechanical certifications may be required within six months of employment, depending upon work location. Work Schedule: + Starting/Training Schedule will be Monday-Friday from 7am-3:30pm. + Regular schedule will be 4 days per week at 10 hours per day on a rotating schedule. + Required Shift Schedule that rotates will be required to cover 24/7/365 operation of energy plant and will include weekends, evenings, overnight, and holidays. + Occasional overtime work will be required due to facility emergencies and/or contractor work scheduling. Signing Bonus: + This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus. + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. + I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." 03 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. + High School Diploma/GED + Some College/Vocational Courses/Apprenticeship Training + Associate degree + Other educational experience 04 This position's primary focus is HVAC and Direct Digital Control Systems. Please select the answer that best describes your training and experience: + Less than 2 years experience + 2-3 years of experience + 4-9 years of experience + 10 or more years experience + No experience 05 The position of Operating Engineer II will work with HVAC and Direct Digital Control Systems. Please indicate which of the following you are proficient with (Select all that apply): + Operating Experience + Installation of HVAC Systems + Automation control and programming + Limited experience + Limited or no experience with security and access control systems 06 The position of Operating Engineer II will work with Security Camera and Access Control Systems. Please indicate which of the following you are proficient with (Select all that apply): + Installation experience + Repair experience + Programming experience + Limited or no experience with security and access control systems 07 The position of Operating Engineer II will work with Fire Alarm Systems. Please indicate which of the following you are proficient with (Select all that apply): + Installation experience + Repair experience + Programming experience + Limited or no experience with fire alarm systems 08 Operating Engineers use electronic programmable logic controllers and other electronics to monitor and operate multiple DDC Systems. Please indicate which of the following systems you are proficient with (Select all that apply): + Johnson Controls + Siemens + Trane + Automated Logic + None of the above 09 Your experience with operation of a DDC (Direct Digital Control) system is best described by which of the following statements: + I have not had education, training, or experience with operation of a DDC system. + I have had education or training with operation of a DDC system but have not yet performed related tasks in my existing job or previous positions. + I have performed DDC system operational tasks. My work was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure proper procedures and operation. + I have performed DDC system operational work as a regular part of my job. I worked independently and normally with minimal review by a supervisor or senior employee. + I am considered an expert with DDC system operations. I have supervised other's performance of DDC system related tasks or am normally the person who is consulted to assist or train because of my expertise. 10 Do you have a valid driver's license? If yes, a DMV transcript dated within 30 days will be required if selected for hire. + Yes + No 11 This position supports City of Norfolk operations 24/7/365. The selected individual will be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the operational needs of the city. Please select the statement below indicating your understanding and acceptance of this requirement: + I can and will be able to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as part of my schedule + I cannot, or am not able, to work shifts, weekends, and/or holidays. 12 This position is designated as Essential and is required to report to work during City closures due to inclement weather and other emergencies. Are you able and willing to meet this requirement? + Yes + No 13 Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this? + Yes + No 14 Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment. 15 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee + No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 16 Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required) + I am not a Veteran + I am a Veteran + I am a Disabled Veteran Required Question Agency City of Norfolk Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email