HVAC Plant Technician - Public Works
City of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, United States
About This Position
The Public Works Department strives to improve the quality of life in Phoenix through the efficient delivery of outstanding solid waste, fleet, facilities, and energy management services.
This position seeks an HVAC Plant Technician responsible for overseeing the preventative maintenance program and operation of building automation systems for occupied space comfort, as well as operating, maintaining, overhauling, and repairing a variety of HVAC and mechanical equipment in City of Phoenix buildings.
Responsibilities
Supervising and directing Building Equipment Operators I, Building Maintenance Workers, and other maintenance support employees according to general or specific instructions from a Building Equipment Supervisor.
Leading and giving technical directions to employees.
Prioritizing work assignments.
Operating equipment according to manuals, directions, specifications, or warning signals.
Interpreting performance charts and control panels that reflect the efficiency of each piece of equipment in the system.
Positions are second shift (1:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.) or third shift (11:00 p.m. to 9:30 a.m.). Weekly working schedules consist of Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday.
Ideal Candidate
Ability to use various tools and equipment such as general mechanic tools, conveyor belt lacer, Volt Ohm Meter (VOM), and metal fabricating tools.
Salary
Pay Range: $31.82 to $42.64 per hour.
Hiring Range: $31.82 to $40.61 per hour.
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, license, training, and internal equity.
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions.
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.
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.
One year of experience in Residential and Commercial Installation and Replacement.
One year of experience in Building Energy Management Systems.
One year of experience as a supervisor or team lead.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must be fingerprinted and will have their fingerprints used to check the Criminal History Records of the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any records returned will be reviewed to determine the candidate's suitability for the job.
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.
Pre‑screening and driving positions info available.
The city job description can be found here.
Work And Environmental Conditions
Working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
Movement of objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
Possess a Universal EPA certification.
Journey level experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of large, modern refrigeration and heating systems.
Experience With
Leading or supervising employees.
MS Office applications (e.g., Word and Excel).
Residential and commercial HVAC installation, replacement, and repair.
Chillier plant maintenance and repair.
Sheetmetal and ductwork.
Building Energy Management systems (BMMS).
Performing maintenance and repair on air‑cooled and water‑cooled chillers.
Recruitment Dates
Recruitment closes May 7, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
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.
City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
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The Public Works Department strives to improve the quality of life in Phoenix through the efficient delivery of outstanding solid waste, fleet, facilities, and energy management services.
This position seeks an HVAC Plant Technician responsible for overseeing the preventative maintenance program and operation of building automation systems for occupied space comfort, as well as operating, maintaining, overhauling, and repairing a variety of HVAC and mechanical equipment in City of Phoenix buildings.
Responsibilities
Supervising and directing Building Equipment Operators I, Building Maintenance Workers, and other maintenance support employees according to general or specific instructions from a Building Equipment Supervisor.
Leading and giving technical directions to employees.
Prioritizing work assignments.
Operating equipment according to manuals, directions, specifications, or warning signals.
Interpreting performance charts and control panels that reflect the efficiency of each piece of equipment in the system.
Positions are second shift (1:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.) or third shift (11:00 p.m. to 9:30 a.m.). Weekly working schedules consist of Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday.
Ideal Candidate
Ability to use various tools and equipment such as general mechanic tools, conveyor belt lacer, Volt Ohm Meter (VOM), and metal fabricating tools.
Salary
Pay Range: $31.82 to $42.64 per hour.
Hiring Range: $31.82 to $40.61 per hour.
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, license, training, and internal equity.
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions.
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.
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.
One year of experience in Residential and Commercial Installation and Replacement.
One year of experience in Building Energy Management Systems.
One year of experience as a supervisor or team lead.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must be fingerprinted and will have their fingerprints used to check the Criminal History Records of the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any records returned will be reviewed to determine the candidate's suitability for the job.
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.
Pre‑screening and driving positions info available.
The city job description can be found here.
Work And Environmental Conditions
Working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
Movement of objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
Possess a Universal EPA certification.
Journey level experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of large, modern refrigeration and heating systems.
Experience With
Leading or supervising employees.
MS Office applications (e.g., Word and Excel).
Residential and commercial HVAC installation, replacement, and repair.
Chillier plant maintenance and repair.
Sheetmetal and ductwork.
Building Energy Management systems (BMMS).
Performing maintenance and repair on air‑cooled and water‑cooled chillers.
Recruitment Dates
Recruitment closes May 7, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
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.
City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
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