HVAC / Mechanical Systems Technician (Building Equipment Operator I) - Aviation Department

About This Position

The Aviation Department manages and operates the Phoenix Airport System which consists of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Deer Valley Airport, and Goodyear Airport. The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has consistently been ranked as one of the top ten busiest airports in the nation. Serving more than 125,000 passengers daily, with over 1,200 flights per day, the airport has a total economic impact of more than $38 billion per year.

The Aviation Department has a vacancy for a HVAC / Mechanical Systems Technician position. This position offers experienced HVAC/Mechanical Systems Technicians the opportunity to join our team in performing skilled and semiskilled 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.

Work schedule: 3rd shift, Tuesday thru Saturday, 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM.

Training will be conducted on 1st shift: Monday thru Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM for 6 months.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Ability to proficiently read and interpret blueprints, performance charts, control panels, and PC terminals.
• Ability to proficiently install and service HVAC/R equipment, read and interpret blueprints, performance charts, control panels, and PC terminals.
• Ability to work independently and safely using standard HVAC technician tools and equipment, i.e. climbing ladders, electric and hydraulic lifts, power tools, hand tools, and refrigerant recovery equipment.
• Mechanically inclined technician with the desire to learn mechanical systems beyond HVAC equipment such as auto-glass, auto-doors, and jet-bridges.
  
  

SALARY

Pay Range: $30.31 to $40.61 per hour.

Hiring Range: $30.31 to $36.84 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.
• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.
  
  

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

• 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.
• Must possess EPA 608 HVACR Universal certification at time of application.
• Working conditions:
• Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
• 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:

• Experience in / with:
• 3-phase equipment.
• Automatic gate services and repairs.
• Sheet metal fabrication and installation.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Air compressors and compressed air systems (pneumatics).
• Installation and service of package and split HVAC/R equipment.
• Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing variable frequency drives.
• Pipe fitting, brazing, soldiering, and welding various pipe materials.
• Troubleshooting, repairing, replacing 3-Phase commercial/industrial equipment.
• Servicing and repairing of 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.
• Any of the following Building Automated Systems (BAS): Andover, Johnson Controls/Metasys, Trane Summit or Allerton.
• Formal HVAC education, training, or apprenticeship, preferred.
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes April 23, 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 I, JC:74650, ID# 61342, 04/10/2026, USM, GO, Benefits:002

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