Air Instrument Technician Associate

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Is your career ready for a breath of fresh air? Join our team, where you will assist in providing clean air for Maricopa County residents and visitors! The Air Instrument Technician Associate is distinguished from the Air Instrument Technician in that the Associate performs basic technical work that includes filter installation, filter collection, operation, and maintenance of sampling units during the week. The position is grant-funded and full-time at 30 hours per week, with scheduled work five days a week which includes frequent weekend and holiday schedules.

Requirements

• One year of technical experience in electronics, mechanical repair, and maintenance
• High school diploma or GED
• Post-secondary education in electronics may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record by the time of hire
• Must be a U.S. or Naturalized citizen of the United States of America
• Required to successfully complete a DHS background check
• Must pass a health physical and OSHA respirator certification within six months of hire and every year thereafter
• Must complete certification in the USEPA 40-Hour Hazardous Materials Incident Response Operation Course within one year of hire date

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher in electronics or a closely related field
• Five years of experience in the field of electronic repair and maintenance

Responsibilities

• Collect and transport air quality samples to the lab, using chain of custody documentation based on a collection schedule
• Perform mandated quality control and quality assurance checks, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually, in accordance with DHS regulations
• Assemble, install, operate, repair, maintain, calibrate sampling units, rebuild pumps, and document associated events
• Maintain and track sampler instrument performance logs and reports in accordance with DHS regulations
• Participate in DHS environmental sampling, exercises, and special events
• Participate in training as required

Benefits

• Work with a greater purpose
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED