HVAC Technician

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

13d • $30 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Technician identifies repair and replacement needs and installs, repairs, and maintains Maricopa County HVAC systems and equipment. The position is located in the downtown area and follows a Monday through Friday second-shift schedule, from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

Facilities Management plans, designs, constructs, maintains, and operates more than 200 County facilities comprising over 10 million square feet. Its services include ongoing operations and maintenance of County-owned facilities, facility project management, and in-house design services.

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.
• Completion of an HVAC apprenticeship program or vocational education may substitute for one year of the experience requirement.
• Currently possess, or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license.
• Complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and MCSO background investigation and TOC certification to access County detention facilities.
• Pass required pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation, including drug and alcohol testing for positions designated as safety-sensitive.
• Be capable of using required personal protective equipment (PPE).

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.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and replace HVAC and related equipment, including air dryers, computer room A/C, makeup air units, split package A/C and heat pumps, VAVs, VFDs, pumps, chillers, air handlers, cooling towers, air wash systems, evaporative coolers, steam and hot water 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 preventive maintenance on air conditioners, heat pumps, gas furnaces, pumps, steam and hot water boilers, cooling towers, air wash systems, evaporative coolers, air compressors, exhaust fans, blowers, VAVs and VFDs, computer room A/C, and air dryers. This includes water treatment, air-water filters, balancing, alignment, inspection, measurement, and cleaning.
• Respond to repair and service calls and emergency work orders; communicate verbally with clients, field technicians, and management staff 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 the Maricopa County Kids Club.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
• Wellness program, including an incentive.
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit with an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution rate and 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