ARIZONA DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION

General Services Division (GSD)

400 W Congress, Tucson, AZ

Salary: $47,564 - $70,000 

Grade: 22

Open Until Filled

The Arizona Department of Administration is actively recruiting HVAC Tech for the General Services Division (GSD). This position is necessary to help the Facilities Operations and Maintenance (FOAM) section of the General Services Division (GSD) manage a very heavy and complex industrial HVAC workload for ADOA managed space. This managed space consists of more than 2 million square feet located in complexes in the phoenix area and Tucson. The HVAC Tech will be expected to explore and seek out any opportunities for improving equipment performance and longevity and must be able to work in a team environment and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. This position will be required to work day/night shift and some weekends.

• Troubleshoots, maintains, inspects, modifies and repairs industrial heating, ventilation systems, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment including DX and hydronic systems and components, various types of chillers, cooling towers, fans and fan motors, pumps, VFD, VRV systems, motors, electric controls and associated safety, over-current and other equipment protection devices.
• Implements and facilitates the Energy Management System (EMS) and HVAC controls and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ); Installed, adjusts, calibrates, troubleshoots, and adjusts computer based EMS program for proper HVAC comfort and energy management control.
• Provides additional support for the general maintenance responsibilities of the operation.

Knowledge of:

• Electrical, mechanical and HVAC/Stationary Engineering systems Heat load, chiller, and DX system calculations 
• Energy management systems such as Andover, Navar, Siemens, and Tridium 
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and ladder diagrams. 
• Current HVAC construction principles, methods and techniques of CMMS systems

Skilled in:

• Estimating time and material requirements for work projects.
• Cost analysis of repairing existing equipment versus replacement with new equipment 
• Installation, repair and maintenance of all HVAC systems and assignments common to the trade
  

Ability to:

• Diagnose problems/malfunctions in a wide variety of cooling/refrigeration equipment 
• Inspect, service, repair and install a wide variety of cooling/refrigeration equipment 
• Effective oral and written communications
• Maintain records and prepare reports

• Certification for refrigerant recovery (EPA Universal Certification) required 
• 4-5 years journeyman experience in the Industrial HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) field 
• NATE certification

• Certification for refrigerant recovery (EPA Universal Certification)
• Valid Arizona driver's license
• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation

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 Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• 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
  

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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

• You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer