Master Technician (Journeyman Chiller Mechanic) - Chilled Water at Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC)

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Master Technician (Mechanical) – Chilled Water to join the Electric & Water Production division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

We are looking for an experienced Journeyman Chiller Mechanic (5 years) with strong mechanical experience. This highly knowledgeable, independent professional will be responsible for complex troubleshooting, service and maintenance of mechanical equipment including chillers, cooling towers, pumps, fans, gears, compressors, piping, valves etc.

In this role, the Journeyman will be working at our Epic facility which is outfitted with some of the latest and greatest equipment and technological advancements. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently in a high noise environment. Some work may require working from ladders, platforms, and scaffolds from elevations over 100 feet necessitating keen attention to detail and safety consciousness.

OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to innovation, sustainability, and our community, OUC’s mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions.

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The ideal candidate will have:

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Two (2) years of formal trade school training or two (2) years of equivalent experience with emphasis in HVAC mechanical equipment and chillers.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Journeyman Chiller Mechanic (not including equivalent education) in performing mechanical troubleshooting, repair and installation of chilled water plant equipment.
• Mechanical Master Technicians must have factory chiller training.
• Certified Universal Refrigerant License under EPA Section 608 of the Clean Air Act required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, to cite a few:

• Competitive compensation
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
• OUC’s Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities
• Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities 
• Access to family-oriented recreational areas
• Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
• Free downtown parking

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Salary Range: Starting at $41.924 per hour (Estimated $87,2019.92 annually) with a structured step progression system and performance-based pay increases every 6 months up to $48.138 per hour (Estimated $100,127.04 annually) - commensurate with experience

Location: 6003 Pershing Ave., Orlando, FL  32822 

Please see below a complete Job description for this position.

Performs one or more of the following specialized trades:

• Mechanical: Complex troubleshooting, service and maintenance of mechanical equipment including but not limited to chillers, cooling towers, pumps, fans, gears, compressors, piping, valves, etc.

• Electrical: Complex troubleshooting, service and maintenance of electrical equipment including but not limited to low (120V) and medium voltage (230/480V) switchgear, relays, etc.

• Instrumentation: Complex troubleshooting, service, maintenance and validation of instrumentation equipment including but not limited to HVAC systems, electronic circuits, programmable controllers, energy delivery stations, BTU Meters, transmitters, BACnet devices; and basic programming of trends, graphics and alarms.

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and service all types of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems under minimum supervision.
• Ensure the safety of all equipment and personnel in the course of performing job duties. 
• Provide supervision to technicians and contractors during maintenance and repair activities.
• Utilize the OUC LOTO system at all times.
• Identify and execute appropriate refrigerant recovery techniques and safety procedures used during the detection and repair of refrigerant leaks.
• Read and understand equipment manuals, blueprints, flowcharts, and other technical data.
• Report and document maintenance performed utilizing computer systems and spreadsheets. 
• Work independently and possess excellent customer service skills.
• Work extended hours when required.
• Non-Essential Functions:
• Perform emergency maintenance and maintain Chilled Water Plants and equipment during abnormal conditions (adverse weather, chemical spills) with minimal supervision using all proper safety equipment including SCBA.
• Assist in general plant cleanliness duties.

• Willingness to work extended hours when required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Working knowledge of general industrial safety skills.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, structural, and piping and instrumentation drawings.
• Ability to read electrical schematic drawings, logic diagrams, electrical one line drawing, and electrical three line drawings in the performance of job duties.
• Ability to read control loop drawings, piping and instrument drawings, and logic drawings in the performance of job duties.
• Basic computer skills.

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Two (2) years of formal trade school training or two (2) years of equivalent experience with emphasis in one or more of the following areas: 1) HVAC mechanical equipment; 2) electrical systems; 3) instrumentation systems.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience (not including equivalent education) in performing mechanical, electrical or instrumentation troubleshooting, repair and installation.
• Mechanical Master Technicians must have factory training;
• Electrical Master Technicians must be licensed by the State of Florida; and must possess master skills to execute the scope for low (120V) and medium voltage (230/480V) systems under minimum supervision;.  
• Instrumentation Master Technicians must have factory training in programmable logic controllers;  
• Certified Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Technician under EPA Section 608 of the Clean Air Act required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

This job very frequently involves exposure to chemicals and working in a high noise environment. This job frequently involves exposure to extreme weather, insects, heights, confined areas, and heat. This job occasionally involves exposure to noxious fumes. Chilled Water Plant environment includes rotating equipment, electrical equipment, high noise areas, and elevations exceeding 100 feet. Will be required to work from ladders, platforms, scaffolds or platforms while performing duties.  Chilled water plants are a high noise environment.  Occasional exposure to water treatment chemicals within the chilled water plants.

This job consists of very frequent standing, walking, lifting up to twenty (20) lbs, bending/stooping, reaching over head, speaking/hearing, and detailed inspection/reading/editing. This job consists of frequent lifting (21-40) lbs, pushing, pulling, and/or digging, climbing (ladders, stairs, hills), and typing/CRT (attention to detail). This job consists of occasional sitting, lifting (50+) lbs, kneeling and/or crawling, and writing. This job may involve occasional monitoring/operating cranes/hoists. This job consists of very frequent monitoring or operating vehicles such as pickup trucks/vans, shop tools (both hand and power operated) and/or test equipment. 

OUC–The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.

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