HVAC Specialist

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

7d • $28 - $39

About The Position

The Pima County Facilities Department has an opening for an HVAC Specialist. This position performs journey-level maintenance, repair, diagnosis, troubleshooting, construction, fabrication, and preventive maintenance involving commercial-level air conditioning (HVAC) work. This position is required to work rotating on-call shifts.

Requirements

• Five years of journey-level experience working with HVAC systems. (Completion of an industry-recognized apprenticeship program in the HVAC trade may substitute for four years of the aforementioned experience.) (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• OR: Two years of experience with Pima County as a Trades Maintenance Technician, Facilities Management Specialty Trade Technician or Trades Maintenance Specialist working with HVAC systems. (Some positions may require additional specialized training and/or experience.)
• Must possess a current EPA Section 608 Universal Certification at time of hire or must be able to obtain the EPA Section 605 Universal Certification within the probationary period of employment (12 months).
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
• Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
• Some positions require a valid Arizona commercial driver license (CDL) with appropriate endorsement(s) at the time of appointment, or prior to completion of an initial/promotional probation period.
• Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards, rules, and regulations on physical requirements including drug and alcohol testing.
• Failure to obtain/maintain the required certifications/licenses shall be grounds for termination.
• The ability to obtain a jail pass is required.
• The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
• Due to the need for access to law enforcement, detention, or correctional facilities, some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by law enforcement agencies.
• Some positions carry the risk of exposure to infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, asbestos, or wastewater products, therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety.
• A post-job-offer physical is required.
• Some positions require the ability to: lift and carry up to seventy-five pounds; safely operate assigned vehicles and other powered equipment; work in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, cold; safely wear required safety clothing/equipment; work with on in the presence of obnoxious odors; work with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or products; ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach and work upon elevated or below-grade work platforms and job sites; differentiate between colors.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum five (5) years experience in diagnostics of refrigerant systems, HVAC, and service work.
• Universal certification in proper refrigerant practices. (Copy of certification should be uploaded with application.)
• Experience with/knowledge of chillers, low temp, compressors, industrial, and commercial systems, operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled analysis and repair of commercial-level air conditioning (HVAC) systems
• Leads others in highly skilled fabrication or modifications of existing or proposed equipment, facilities, systems or their components from verbal directions, sketches, plans, engineering drawings or technical references
• Inspects, services and maintains assigned tools, equipment and vehicles
• Performs quality control analysis on equipment or supported systems for proper functioning and performs remedial actions necessary to assure optimum operations
• Inspects, approves or certifies work of others (if certified or authorized to do so)
• Maintains comprehensive activity, operations, service and usage records on supported equipment and systems
• Prepares oral and written activity reports
• Prepares estimates for unique or complex operations, maintenance and special projects from rough sketches and engineering plans or drawings, and documents use and expenditure of materials, supplies and equipment
• Prepares sketches and drawings for work proposed or in-progress to communicate needed information to supervisors, subordinates and contractors
• Coordinates own or work-unit activities with other work-units, agencies or contractors to assure optimal use of available resources and to minimize disruptions of service or support
• Monitors contractor performance (including contractor-supplied goods and services)
• Conducts on-the-job training for employees in assigned work-unit
• Stores, handles, uses and disposes of hazardous materials required, encountered or generated in work activities
• Maintains security and accountability for all tools, equipment and materials, particularly for work in medical, law enforcement, detention or correctional settings
• Maintains and uses safety and personal protective equipment
• Implements work-site traffic control procedures to ensure safety
• Explains rules, regulations or procedures to the public and other County employees for use of County facilities
• Collects, labels, transports and analyzes samples of fluids, solids, effluents, etc., encountered in work

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• In addition, a County-wide employee recognition program rewards employees who exemplify the County values of being accountable, respectful and ethical as well as providing great customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed