Air Instrument Technician

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Air Instrument Technician performs complex technical work at ambient air monitoring sites for the Maricopa County Air Quality Department. The position installs, operates, maintains, calibrates, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs specialized analytical, meteorological, and data-recording instruments used to measure atmospheric pollutants. It requires independent work, effective teamwork, sound technical judgment, problem-solving skills, and accurate, professional documentation that supports data quality and regulatory compliance.

The role also supports monitoring-station inspections, equipment installations and relocations, special-purpose monitoring, evaluation of new technologies, and, as assigned, DHS environmental sampling, exercises, and special events. Work takes place in a combination of office and field environments, with frequent outdoor work and occasional exposure to fumes, smoke, dust, high temperatures, and humidity. Irregular hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, may be required.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in electronic repair and maintenance.
• High school diploma or GED.
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
• Must possess or obtain by the time of hire a valid Arizona driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain OSHA 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification within one year of hire.
• The position may support the U.S. Department of Homeland Security BioWatch program and requires successful completion of all DHS-required security screening, including screening needed to access designated government information technology systems. Individuals not cleared by DHS cannot perform BioWatch work.
• Must pass pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive.
• Must be able to exert over 100 pounds occasionally, 50–100 pounds frequently, or 20–50 pounds constantly.
• Must have sufficient manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
• Must be able to manage frequent interruptions, time pressures, high work volumes, and multiple complicated tasks while maintaining concentration, accuracy, ethical behavior, and a professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher in electronics, environmental science, or a closely related field.
• Experience in air quality and/or air monitoring.
• Experience working with Teledyne, Thermo Scientific, or Sabio analyzers, or equivalent.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment using diagnostic tools.
• Experience working with state, local, and federal agencies on air monitoring rules, regulations, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, inspect, and maintain ambient air monitoring equipment, including gaseous pollutant analyzers, particulate matter monitors, meteorological sensors, calibration systems, and electronic data-recording equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, replace consumable components, and ensure instruments operate according to manufacturer specifications, standard operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform instrument calibrations, operational verifications, and routine quality control checks using certified reference standards and specialized calibration equipment.
• Identify and correct deviations from acceptance criteria, and document calibration and quality control activities according to departmental procedures and applicable EPA requirements.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair analytical, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic monitoring equipment; verify performance after maintenance or repairs.
• Review monitoring data and instrument performance to identify malfunctions, operational abnormalities, and potential data quality issues.
• Maintain complete electronic and written records, including site logbooks, maintenance records, calibration reports, quality control documentation, and equipment service histories.
• Communicate identified equipment or data issues to appropriate personnel to support timely data verification and validation.
• Inspect ambient air monitoring stations, sampling systems, shelters, and communication equipment for proper operation, safety, security, and compliance; report conditions that could affect instrument performance, sample integrity, or personnel safety.
• Assist with equipment installations, monitoring-site relocations, special-purpose monitoring activities, and evaluation of new monitoring technologies.
• Participate in technical training and contribute to the development of standard operating procedures.
• Participate in DHS environmental sampling, exercises, and special events as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Exceptional work-life balance.
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for the employee and qualifying dependents.
• Child care benefits, including access to Maricopa County Kids Club.
• 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 an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution, with a 100% employer match on Day 1.
• Eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

What This Job Offers

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