HVAC Technician

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The HVAC Technician identifies repair and replacement needs and installs, repairs, and maintains Maricopa County HVAC systems and equipment. The role supports the operation and maintenance of County-owned facilities and requires thorough, efficient work to maintain operational effectiveness.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The position may also require a rotating on-call or standby schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Work takes place in office and field environments, including jails, detention facilities, medical facilities, forensic facilities, courts, and other justice facilities.

Requirements

• Three years of journey-level experience troubleshooting and repairing commercial or industrial air conditioning systems.
• High school diploma or GED.
• EPA or Universal EPA certification.
• A valid Arizona driver's license, or the ability to obtain one by the time of hire.
• Complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and MCSO background investigation and TOC certification to access County detention facilities.
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience troubleshooting and repairing HVAC systems in an institutional, industrial, or heavy commercial environment.
• Experience with Maximo or related project management software products.
• Completion of an HVAC apprenticeship program or vocational education may substitute for one year of the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and replace a range of HVAC and related equipment, including air dryers, computer room air conditioning, makeup air units, split/package air conditioning and heat pumps, VAVs, VFDs, pumps, chillers, air handlers, cooling towers, air wash systems, evaporative coolers, boilers, air compressors, exhaust fans, and gas furnaces.
• Troubleshoot, monitor, operate, and repair computerized and pneumatic facilities automation controls, negative-pressure rooms, ductwork and dampers, and generator and refrigerant alarms.
• Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC and related systems, including water treatment, air-water filters, balancing, alignment, inspection, measurement, and cleaning.
• Respond to repair and service calls and emergency work orders; communicate with clients, field technicians, and management during emergency calls.
• Monitor and control temperatures using the Facilities Automation System computer.
• Use computers and mobile devices for time management, inventory, work assignments, and related functions.
• Perform other job 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
• Overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek

What This Job Offers

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