HVAC Technician

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

5d • $30 - $41

About The Position

The HVAC Technician identifies repair and replacement needs and installs, repairs, and maintains Maricopa County HVAC systems and equipment. The Facilities Management Department maintains and operates more than 200 County facilities totaling over 10 million square feet. This position works Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and is eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. A rotating on-call or stand-by schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be required. The role involves work in office and field settings, including special environments such as detention facilities, medical facilities, forensics facilities, and courts. The position requires the ability to use personal protective equipment and may involve strenuous exertion and exposure to various environmental and workplace hazards.

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.
• Possess a valid Arizona driver's license or be able to obtain one by the time of hire.
• Complete the PREA and MCSO background investigation and TOC certification required for access to County detention facilities.
• Pass required pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigations, including drug and alcohol testing for positions designated as safety-sensitive.

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 air conditioning, makeup air units, split and packaged air conditioning and heat pumps, VAV and VFD systems, 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 facility automation controls, negative-pressure rooms, ductwork and dampers, and generator and refrigerant alarms.
• Perform preventive maintenance on air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, pumps, boilers, cooling towers, air wash systems, evaporative coolers, compressors, exhaust fans, blowers, VAV and VFD systems, computer room air conditioning, and air dryers, including water treatment, filter maintenance, balancing, alignment, inspection, measurement, and cleaning.
• Respond to repair and service calls and emergency work orders; communicate 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 duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Exceptional work-life balance.
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
• Low-cost 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 with an incentive.
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit with an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution and a 100% employer match from Day 1.

What This Job Offers

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