Air Quality Instrument Technician – Field Calibration

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking an Air Instrument Technician in the Air Quality Department. You will install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot ambient air monitoring equipment at monitoring sites to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires two years of electronics repair experience and a high school diploma. DHS security screening, HAZWOPER certification within one year, and potential DHS-related duties apply.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in electronic repair and maintenance.
• High school diploma or GED.
• A combination of post‑secondary education and/or job‑related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year‑for‑year basis.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, inspect, and maintain ambient air monitoring equipment and related systems.
• Perform calibrations, quality control, and data verification to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex monitoring equipment; document all service histories.
• Review data quality and instrument performance; communicate issues to appropriate personnel.
• Inspect monitoring sites and assist with relocations or new deployments; contribute to SOP development.
• Assist with DHS environmental sampling activities and related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electronic repair

Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Teledyne analyzers

Thermo Scientific analyzers

Sabio analyzers

Job description

Maricopa County is seeking an Air Instrument Technician in the Air Quality Department. You will install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot ambient air monitoring equipment at monitoring sites to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires two years of electronics repair experience and a high school diploma. DHS security screening, HAZWOPER certification within one year, and potential DHS-related duties apply.