Air Instrument Technician

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

7d • $28 - $44

About The Position

The Air Instrument Technician performs complex technical work at ambient air monitoring sites for the Maricopa County Air Quality Department. The role installs, operates, maintains, calibrates, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs specialized analytical, meteorological, and data-recording instruments used to measure atmospheric pollutants. The technician maintains accurate documentation to support data quality and regulatory compliance, exercising technical judgment and problem-solving independently and as part of a team.

The position includes field and office work, routine visits to monitoring stations, equipment installations and relocations, special-purpose monitoring activities, and participation in DHS environmental sampling, exercises, and special events as assigned. Work may involve irregular hours, outdoor conditions including high temperatures and humidity, exposure to fumes, smoke, and dust, and use of protective equipment. The role may support the DHS BioWatch program and is subject to applicable DHS security screening.

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.
• If performing BioWatch work, must successfully complete all DHS-required security screening, including any screening necessary to access designated government information technology systems; individuals not cleared by DHS cannot perform BioWatch work.

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, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform instrument calibrations, operational verifications, and 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 in accordance with 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 and data issues to appropriate personnel to support timely data verification and validation.
• Conduct routine inspections of ambient air monitoring stations, sampling systems, shelters, and communication equipment for proper operation, safety, security, and compliance.
• Report site conditions that may affect instrument performance, sample integrity, or personnel safety.
• Assist with equipment installations, monitoring site relocations, special-purpose monitoring activities, and evaluations of new monitoring technologies.
• Participate in technical training and contribute to the development of SOPs.
• 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 the 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 and including a 100% employer match on Day 1.

What This Job Offers

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