Address: Adobe Mountain School/Maintenance
2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85027

Salary: $40,000 - 60,000 

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 06/28/2026

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking a Refrigeration Mechanic (HVAC), who is passionate about their profession and who will be committed to making a difference in the lives of Arizona’s underserved youth. ADJC wants you to come join our talented team that is recognized for leadership, innovation and diversity. At ADJC you will have the ability to mentor and collaborate with the maintenance crew in a team oriented environment.

This Refrigeration Mechanic (HVAC) will work under the direction of the Physical Plant Supervisor and will be responsible for repairs and maintenance of all HVAC equipment including the repair, removal, replacement and installation of chiller units, ice machines, A/C units walk in freezers, compressors, reversing valves, dryer filters, thermostats, evaporative coils, blowers, fans belts and pulleys and changing out air filters on a quarterly basis. The job functions of a Refrigeration Mechanic (HVAC) include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Inspect and evaluate maintenance, repairs and construction projects
- Troubleshooting different types of HVAC and the components related equipment
- Complete daily work orders
- Order supplies or tools as needed
- Conduct periodic standard Inspections and preventative maintenance on facility Structures, tools and equipment
- Review and apply preventative maintenance programs for heating, cooling and ventilation systems
- Develop and/or modify new procedures for our preventative maintenance programs
- Diagnose problems and malfunctions in a variety of cooling, heating, ventilation controls devices and systems
- Performing other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Methods, practices and theory of heating, cooling and ventilation systems
- Freon installation, recovery, recycle and recharge in HVAC systems
- Diagnosing heating, cooling and ventilation malfunctions
- Safety practices pertaining to the maintenance work environment
- Use of multi-meters to troubleshoot circuits, relays, continuity, logic controls, gas safety valves and motor controls, 24V to 480V
- Single phase and three phase systems
- Types and uses of various refrigerants
- Safe pressure levels
- Safe refrigerator and freezer temperatures and HVAC codes
- National and local building codes and common safety practices
- Common and specialized meters, tools and equipment related to HVAC
Skill in:
- Strong electrical and problem-solving skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Inspecting, servicing, repairing, and installing a wide variety of cooling/refrigeration equipment including large scale commercial systems by using various test devices and apply logic gained through experience to determine problem areas
- Applying and understanding national and local building codes and common safety practices in the trade
- Estimate, cost and order supplies, materials and equipment
- Working as part of a team
Ability to:
- Learn basic internal computerized systems and maintain electronic records keeping
- Multi-task a variety of assigned tasks
- Practice safety and security procedures
- Policies and procedures established for the work systems
- Statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedure applicable to maintenance of a physical plant
- Identify, assess and resolve malfunctions related to heating, cooling, ventilation
- Read blue prints, sketches and schematics
- Learn agency policies and procedures
- Work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
- Work in a correctional facility
- Drive on state business

Applicants must possess a Environmental Protection Agency (EPS) 608 in Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 OR Universal certification.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job, then the following requirements apply. 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 records checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.010).

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation, drug screening, physical examination and pre-employment screenings.

Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by not have been issued a letter of suspension or have been involuntarily demoted within one year preceding this job posting close date, and have an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.

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

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
-Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
-Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
-10 paid holidays per year
-Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
-Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
-Deferred Compensation Program
-Wellness Plans

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

This position participates in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
CORP Tier 3 is a Defined Contribution, 401 (a) retirement plan
- Employer matches contributions
- Contributions are made on a pre-taxed basis
- Employees can choose investments that suit their goals and risk tolerance
- Employees are fully vested after 3 years of service

Attention current State of Arizona employees: Please contact our Human Resources Office at employment@azdjc.gov if
you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602)542-9261. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.