HVAC Technician

Posting number: 202600393

Department: Facilities

Job classification: HVAC Technician

Posting type: Open

Categories: Facility Management

Summary
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What are you seeking in a new position?   If you’re like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance?   Affordable healthcare?   Comprehensive well-being programs?   An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions? 

If you answered “yes” to these questions, keep reading.  You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people.  

Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team!  We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer!  Just take a look:  

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance. 
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
    • After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
    • After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
  • 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  • Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  • Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  • Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans 
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Quarterly Wellness Challenges 
  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  • Vaccination Clinics
  • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth 
• Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave 
• Van Pool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.  

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. 

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JOB SUMMARY
Perform duties of a professional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) specialist including installation, maintenance, testing and repair of equipment, components, and systems according to job specifications and state technical codes under basic supervision. Examples of dutiesWork in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description. 
     

• Repair HVAC problems in County facilities in accordance with mechanical and electrical codes, make appropriate decisions based on work experience, and estimate and track project work hours and costs.
• Check and monitor HVAC systems to assure systems and controls are operating properly, inspect HVAC systems, and check Energy Management System reports to identify operational problems.
• Install, maintain, and repair HVAC equipment, components, control systems, and power systems, utilize diagnostic and testing equipment, and interpret results.
• Lead assigned projects and examine the work of others to verify compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Complete assigned work orders, identify material and equipment needs for each assigned project, order supplies and equipment, and process and submit work authorization documents.
• Review and evaluate work orders for HVAC systems and other specialty components.
• Assist with repairs, preventive maintenance, and component replacement on plumbing, electrical, security, and mechanical systems, perform maintenance and repairs within scope of authority and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures, and notify supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority.
• Operate specialized vehicles and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Maintain records and logs of services performed and time and material costs, enter work order and project completion data on computer system, and prepare written reports as required.
• Inspect work site to assure that safety rules and regulations are followed and that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations and closely follow verbal and written instructions and report safety hazards, equipment problems, repair needs, security issues, and emergency situations.
• Respond as directed to perform emergency and special cleaning tasks and assist with maintaining supplies inventory.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience installing and repairing HVAC systems and components.
• Completion of HVAC vocational school or apprenticeship training.
• Completion of United States Environmental Protection Agency Technician Certification Program.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:
Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire. Supplemental information

• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and other pertinent local and state regulations and codes.
• Knowledge of complex HVAC installation and repair practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, tools, equipment, and supplies used in testing and repair of HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions, including proper use and storage of chemicals and OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.
• Skill in responding to work orders and troubleshooting and diagnosing HVAC problems and failures.
• Skill in estimating necessary materials, time, parts, and equipment required to complete assignments.
• Ability to work independently to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to maintain accurate repair and maintenance records and read blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to follow and enforce safety standards, including work in detention facilities and other secure areas.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is very heavy work and requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  The work also requires the ability to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, feel, handle, grasp, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, push, stoop, hear, speak, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:       
Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.
The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

 We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value

professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, 

which may impact your future Pinal County applications.  

Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources. 
 

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. 

However, visa sponsorship is not available.  

Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening.  If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.  

Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.