Air Instrument Technician
About The Position
Do you enjoy work of a challenging and analytical nature? Are you someone who likes to be an individual contributor? Come join our forward-thinking department as an Air Instrument Technician! In this role, you will perform work of substantial complexity, administering and maintaining a variety of specialized analytical, meteorological, and data-recording instruments for the detection of atmospheric pollutants. This position requires a high level of independence and provides the opportunity to apply your technical expertise in support of critical air quality monitoring operations.
Requirements
- Two years of experience in electronic repair and maintenance
- High school diploma or GED
- Post-secondary education in electronics or environmental science may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license and have an acceptable driving record by the time of hire
- Air Instrument Technicians must complete certification in the USEPA 40-Hour Hazardous Materials Incident Response Operation Course within one year of hire date
- Specified positions may require a medical exam, US Citizenship, and the ability to successfully pass a DHS background check
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or higher in electronics, environmental science, or a closely related field
- Experience in the field of electronic repair and maintenance
- Experience working with Teledyne, Thermo Scientific, or Sabio analyzers or equivalent.
- Experience in troubleshooting using diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Experience with reports for presentations to the public
- Experience working with Ambient Air Monitoring equipment
Responsibilities
- Performs moderate to complex maintenance, inspection, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of air quality instrumentation, including electronic, mechanical, and computerized components, as required by the Code of Federal Regulations
- Creates accurate documentation of instrument checks, instrument repairs, and site evaluations (e.g. instrument check, equipment repair, and site evaluation forms)
- Maintains air monitoring sites and performs site maintenance activities (e.g. filter changes, sweeping, trash and weed removal)
- Assists in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
- Operates manual/power tools and equipment in the field
- Participates in division and department trainings as required
Benefits
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- 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 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
