DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Address:  Division Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
2800 North Highway 87, Coolidge, Arizona, 85128

Salary: $44,000.00 - $46,000.00 

Grade: 17

Closing Date: October 09,2025

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here  to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Refrigeration Mechanic. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community.

Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

•  Schedule periodic HVACR service. Repair and maintain mechanical systems to include HVACR systems, commercial and residential laundry systems (which includes a boiler), and other appliances in compliance with OSHA regulations.
•  Install new HVACR equipment systems. Rebuild a recondition system components. Perform general electrical, plumbing and related maintenance work associated with servicing, repairing and installing HVACR systems.
•  Prepare and maintain periodic reports of work activities for the supervisor.
•  Ensure that shop and assigned state-owned vehicles are properly monitored, serviced, kept clean, and adequately stocked with parts, tools, and necessary products to complete tasks.
•  Participate in job-site safety seminars and training required to maintain HVACR certifications as appropriate.

Knowledge in:

•  Operating principals of various types of HVACR equipment and systems and of various types of control systems used on HVACR systems and equipment and their associated heating and ventilation systems
•  Testing equipment, tools and procedures associated with diagnosing problems and malfunctions in HVACR systems and equipment
•  Procedures for inspecting, servicing, repairing, and installing a wide variety of HVACR equipment and systems, including large scale commercial systems
•  Government regulations regarding the conversation, recovery, and recycling of refrigerants, including regulations concerning proper handling and disposal of fluids and pressurized gases
•  Laundry equipment and appliances (both commercial and residential)
•  Safety procedures specific to using protective gear, tools for staying safe, identified hazards, chemical safety, and avoiding shock

Skills In:

•  Diagnosing problems and malfunctions in a wide variety of HVACR equipment and systems
•  Diagnosing problems and malfunctions in a variety of HVACR control devices,
•  Inspecting, servicing, repairing, and installing a wide variety HVACR equipment and system including large scale commercial systems
•  Repairing and installing laundry equipment and appliances (both commercial and residential)
•  Maintaining records and preparing reports

Ability to:

•  Applying Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and local building codes
•  Using blueprints or design specifications to install or repair HVACR systems
•  Maintaining a safe work environment
•  Communicating effectively with colleagues and customers
•  Managing time and organizing tasks efficiently

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

•  Four years of journey level experience inspecting, servicing, repairing and installing HVACR equipment and systems.

•  This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to Driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operated a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) (R2-10-201.11).
•  Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1968 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
•  Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Department of Child Safety Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
•  Employment may be contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
•  Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
•  All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

•  Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
•  Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
•  10 paid holidays per year
•  Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
•  Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
•  Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
•  Deferred compensation plan
•  Wellness plans
•  Tuition Reimbursement
•  Stipend Opportunities
•  Infant at Work Program
•  Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
•  Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
•  Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

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

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us Johanna Valdiviezo at 480-919-6798 or JValdiviezo@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 480-919-6798 or JValdiviezo@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.