HVAC Building Equipment Operator II - Aviation Department

About This Position

Over 52 million passengers traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in 2024, one of the busiest airports in the country in the nation's 5th largest city. Sky Harbor is the largest of three airports in the Phoenix Airport System (Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports) which is operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department and has an economic impact over $44 billion annually.

The Aviation Department has a vacancy for an HVAC Building Equipment Operator II position. This role is responsible for the oversight of preventative maintenance program, operation the building automation systems for occupied space comfort, more difficult technical tasks involved in operating, maintaining, overhauling, and repairing a variety of air conditioning, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and other mechanical equipment in one or more City of Phoenix buildings.

The work requires the ability to lead and give technical direction to employees, prioritize work assignments, and operate equipment according to manuals, directions, specifications or warning signals, and to interpret performance charts and control panels which reflect the efficiency of each piece of equipment in the system. Responsibilities include working in the field supervising and directing Building Equipment Operators I, and other maintenance support employees according to general, or specific instructions received from a Building Equipment Supervisor.

Work schedule: Schedule is based off seniority and is up for bid every year. 1st shift hours are 0600-1430, 2nd shift 1400-2230, 3rd shift 2200-0630. Days of work would be Sunday -Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to interpret performance charts and control panels which reflect the efficiency of each piece of equipment in the system.
• Ability to work in the field supervising and directing Building Equipment Operators I and other maintenance support employees according to general or specific instructions received from a Building Equipment Supervisor.
  
  

SALARY

Pay Range: $31.82 - $42.64 per hour.

Hiring Range: $31.82 - $40.61 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
  
  

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• 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 time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• 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

• Two years of journey 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.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Must possess a Universal EPA and CFC certifications (Universal Chlorofluorocarbon) required at time of application.
• Working conditions:
• Working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
• This position requires the ability to walk for prolonged periods, moving heavy objects (50 pounds or more) long distances (more than 20 feet), climbing ladders or steps to reach objects, working at heights greater than 10 feet, and working with 480 volts.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• 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.
• 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.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.
  

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Two years of journey level experience with central plant operations.
• Lead or supervisory experience.
• Experience with SAP functions.
• Experience in fire and life safety systems.
• Experience with Metasys and Alerton BAS systems.
• Experience with other mechanical equipment, such as automatic doors, jetways, air compressors, pumps, etc.
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes June 2, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

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 II, JC:74680, ID# 61695, 05/18/2026, USM, GO, Benefits:002

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