HVAC Technician I (Building Equipment Operator I) - Multiple Departments

About This Position

The HVAC Technician II (Building Equip Op I) offers experienced HVAC/Mechanical Systems Technicians the opportunity to join our team in performing skilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of heating and air conditioning systems/components and other mechanical equipment, including automatic doors/gates, pumps, air compressors, and fire/life safety systems, in one or more public buildings. Vacancies are anticipated over the life of the eligible-to-hire list. This position often works independently, requiring a high degree of self-motivation and the ability to work alone.

Aviation Department

Aviation employees can be assigned to work shifts within the 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week business operating hours. Depending on the crew¿s assignment, you could be assigned to a first, second, third, weekend, or split shifts and holidays.

Phoenix Convention Center

The Phoenix Convention Center and Venues hosts a diverse range of conventions, trade shows, meetings, and entertainment events in one of the premier convention facilities in the United States. We are committed to delivering the highest levels of customer service and guest experience in the industry. We enhance the economic vitality of the downtown area, the city of Phoenix and the state of Arizona by supporting tourism-related industries, businesses, and cultural organizations.

HVAC Technician I (Building Equip Op I) team members are currently assigned 10-hour workdays and may include weekends, holidays, and evening shifts.

Currently There Are 5 Different 4-10 Shifts

• Sunday-Wednesday 5:00am - 3:30pm
• Sunday-Wednesday 2:30pm - 1:00am
• Monday-Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm
• Wednesday-Saturday 5:00am - 3:30pm
• Wednesday-Saturday 2:30pm - 1:00am
  
  
  

Assignment to shifts are decided by an annual shift selection process based on seniority. Team members will be paid a shift differential for hours worked on nights and/or weekends.

Public Works Department

Hours For This Role Include Either

• Four 10-hour shifts are available working Monday through Thursday from 6:30am - 5:00pm. Days off are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Four 10-hour shifts are available working Tuesday through Friday from 6:30am - 5:00pm. Days off are Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
• Five 8-hour shifts are available working Monday through Friday from 6:30am - 3:00pm.
  
  
  

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• A skilled technician with the desire to learn mechanical systems beyond HVAC equipment such as auto-gates, auto- doors, and jet-bridges.
• Ability to:
• Work independently and safely using standard HVAC technician tools & equipment, i.e. climbing ladders, electric and hydraulic lifts, power tools, hand tools, refrigerant recovery equipment.
• Proficiently read and interpret blueprints, performance charts, control panels and PC terminals.
• Use Building Automation Systems (BAS) to operate HVAC equipment and analyze the information to assist in diagnosing system issues.
  

SALARY

$28.86 - $38.68 per hour base wage. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Additional Compensation For Unit 2 Positions Includes

• Shift differential pay is available for hours worked during nights and weekends.
• Standby is currently compensated at $2.50 per hour.
• Callout requests and responses are paid at time and a half normal hourly wage.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• 401(a), 3.62% employer contribution of base wage for Unit 002 employees.
  
  
  

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
  
  
  

For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of experience in the operation and maintenance of large and small, modern refrigeration and heating systems,
• Supplemented by training in modern refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• OR Completion of an acceptable apprenticeship program.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Possess EPA 608 HVACR Universal certification at time of application.
• Aviation positions: Must also possess a Universal CFC certification at time of application.
• The City job description can be found here .
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• The following list is not all inclusive but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers .
• Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment in security-sensitive positions must be fingerprinted and will have their fingerprints used to check the Criminal History Records of the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any records returned will be reviewed to determine the candidate's suitability for the job.
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Working Conditions May Require

• Climbing ladders or steps to reach objects.
• Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds more than 20 feet.
• Walk for prolonged periods.
• Working at heights greater than 10 feet.
• Working with 480 volts.
• Working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

Experience In/with

• Chillers, cooling towers, and pumps.
• Light plumbing repairs.
• Pipe fitting, brazing, soldiering, and welding various pipe materials.
• maintaining and repairing Variable Frequency Drives.
• Preventative maintenance programs and processes.
• A customer service-oriented environment.
• Reading, interpreting and working from prints, sketches, diagrams.
• Mechanical equipment (auto doors, jetways, air compressors, pumps etc.).
• Building Automation Systems such as Johnson Controls, Alerton, Andover's Continuum, Delta, and Trane.
• SAP and MS Office applications (e.g., Word and Excel).
• Operation and maintenance of commercial and residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R).
• Operating, servicing, and repairing commercial chill water systems.
  
  
  

Aviation Department

• Experience in/with:
• Operating air compressors.
• Fire/life safety systems.
• Automatic door and gate services and repairs.
• Installation and service of package and split HVAC/R equipment.
• Troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing 3-Phase commercial/industrial equipment.
• Servicing and repairing air-handlers, fan-coils, and variable air volume (VAV) systems.
• Servicing and repairing industrial pumps that include domestic, sewer, and hydronic systems.
• Central plant equipment, maintenance of chilled water systems, cooling towers, and related components.
  

Phoenix Convention Center

• Experience with:
• Industrial water treatment as it pertains to centralized chilled water plants for comfort cooling applications.
• Central plant equipment, maintenance of chilled water systems, cooling towers and related components.
• Servicing and repairing of air-handlers, fan-coils, and variable air volume (VAV) systems.
• Installation and service of package and split HVAC/R equipment.
• BAS/EMS system monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and working drawings.
• Operating air compressors.
• Automatic gate services and repairs.
• Servicing and repairing industrial pumps that include domestic, sewer, and hydronic systems.
• Fire and life safety systems including BAS/EMS system monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Servicing and repairing air-handlers, fan-coils, and VAV's including the installation and service of package and split HVAC/R equipment.
• The use of a comprehensive preventive maintenance system to perform routine maintenance on HVAC and related equipment.
  

Public Works Department

• Experience with:
• Troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing 3-Phase commercial/industrial equipment.
• Performing maintenance and repairs to split systems, mini split systems, wall mounted A/C units, heat pumps, water source heat pumps, package units, gas packs, evaporative coolers, and exhaust fans.
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes February 17, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Building Equip Op I, JC:74650, ID# 56881, 01/17/25, 2 mos, DB Benefits:002.

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