DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

161st Air Wing/CES, Phoenix, AZ

Salary: Mid Point: $32.4840 per hour (DOE)

Grade: 22

Closing Date:

 OPEN UNTIL FILLED (RESUMES WILL BE REVIEWED WEEKLY)

Position works under the general direction of the Facility Manager with minimal supervision in performing Craftsman Level work in the Operation, Maintenance & Repair of commercial HVAC, Refrigeration, Heating Systems and Equipment. Requires some Minor Installation/Construction as assigned to keep buildings and property functional and safe.

Responsibilities include:
• Inspect current HVAC systems for effectiveness and safety. Diagnose HVAC, refrigeration and/or electrical systems through observation, testing and setup. Disassembles and reassembles commercial equipment to perform trouble shooting and preventative maintenance. HVAC knowledge and experience with evaporative coolers, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, boilers
• Perform routine maintenance and filter changes on equipment in accordance with the customer agreement.
• Operating and programming the Building Energy Management System to monitor and control the comfort and air quality of individual spaces
• Completing necessary paperwork before initiating work orders and after work order completion.
• Maintaining Maintenance/Inspection Records & Refrigerant Management Program.
• Professional Skills Training & Safety Training

Knowledge of:
• Methods and practices involved in repair, maintenance, installing and replacing minor/major HVAC equipment and services.
• Interpreting blueprints, sketches and structural components of buildings and related utility systems.
• National and local building codes.
• Common and specialized tools, equipment and materials related to the trade.
• Common safety practices; estimating,
• Costing and ordering supplies and materials.
• Policies and procedures established for the work system.

Skilled in:
• Using methods and practices of remodeling and construction.
• Reading and understanding blueprints, sketches and schematics relating to Heating/Cooling/Refrigeration, Electrical and Utilities Systems.
• Applying and understanding ASHRAE and National Electrical Code Standards and all National /Local building codes and common safety practices.
• Experienced HVAC Technician.
• Using common and specialized tools, electrical test equipment and materials.
• Oral and written communications.
• Ordering and estimating materials and costs.
• Interpersonal relationships.

Ability to:
• Perform Heating/Cooling/Refrigeration Maintenance, Repair and Minor Construction without immediate supervision.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and to follow verbal and written instruction

Desired qualifications include any combination of experience, education, and training that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described. The preferred candidate should have two-year Journeyman Level experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of large, modern refrigeration and heating systems, supplemented by training in modern refrigeration and air conditioning systems; or equivalent full-time experience in a specialty appropriate to the assignment may be considered. Any combination of training and experience that meet the KSAs may be substituted.

Special Job Requirements:
• This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)
• Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation as well as possess the ability to achieve a favorable Tier 3 investigation for the purpose of obtaining/maintaining a Secret clearance eligibility and Common Access Card (CAC) within one year of hire.
• Must possess EPA 608 HVACR Universal certification at time of application.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact hr@azdema.gov.
DEMA is a smoke-free work environment.
ADA/EEO Employer
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer