Central Plant Operations Specialist

Peoria Unified School District; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoria Unified School District in Glendale, AZ seeks a Central Plant Operations Specialist to perform skilled HVAC services across district facilities. The role requires journey-level HVAC experience, completion of an HVAC apprenticeship, and the ability to read plans while coordinating with contractors and other trades.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, installing and maintaining HVAC systems, EMS interactions, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes; candidates must pass background

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with HVAC apprenticeship and Freon certification.
• Five years of journey-level HVAC experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read plans, coordinate with vendors and other trades.

Responsibilities

• Respond to HVAC service requests, troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Install and coordinate HVAC construction projects with contractors.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs and replacements on HVAC systems.
• Design and install sheet metal vents and ductwork for HVAC units.
• Maintain EMS controls and conduct routine inspections; keep records.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Codes & regulations

Troubleshooting

Sheet metal ducts

Tools & maintenance

Reading diagrams

Record keeping

Teamwork

EMS familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HVAC apprenticeship

Tools

Power tools

Freon recovery equipment

HVAC testing equipment

Job description

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Openings as of 7/27/2026

Central Plant Operations Specialist JobID: 24585

• Position Type: District Maintenance/Custodial
• Date Posted: 7/23/2026
• Location: Centralized Maintenance - Glendale, AZ
• Closing Date: 08/24/2026

Position Title: Central Plant Operations Specialist
Department: District Maintenance
Supervisor: Supervisor of Maintenance Services
Term of Employment: 12 months
Salary Classification: 19
Job Summary: Provides a variety of skilled journey level heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) services for Peoria Unified School District (PUSD).

Essential Functionsas defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESgenerally include the following:

• Responds to refrigeration, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning environmental services work order needs, assignments and calls to troubleshoot and resolve HVAC issues. Identifies, collects and/or orders necessary tools, parts, equipment, materials and personnel. Assists other trades to resolve HVAC issues.
• Installs new HVAC construction at assigned sites. Coordinates work with contractors, vendors and other trades assigned to project.
• Performs preventative maintenance, repairs, replaces or installs heating, cooling, refrigeration and mechanical appliances. Responds to work orders for freezers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, motors, air compressors, air handlers, blowers and other related HVAC equipment. Recovers or replaces Freon.
• Repairs circuit computerized controls of chillers, heaters, printed circuit boards, sensors and control circuits. Designs air duct systems. Installs sheet metal vents and ductwork for HVAC units.
• Troubleshoots mechanical and electrical equipment. As authorized, makes adjustments to Energy Management Systems (EMS) controls, settings and output. Conducts regularly scheduled and routine inspections and maintenance. Maintains walk in and free standing freezers, refrigerators, and other electrical heating and cooling appliances.
• Services, installs, repairs or replaces heat pumps, gas pacs, air conditioners, exhaust fans and controls. Cleans condensation lines, cooling towers, chillers, pumps, condensers and water monitoring systems.
• Orders, picks up, organizes and replenishes supplies. Maintains service truck. Determines parts, supplies, materials and other needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of HVAC practices, methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of gas, electrical and plumbing practices and methods.
• Knowledge of principles of file and records management.
• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of power and hand tools and equipment.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying relevant Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Skill in assessing, analyzing, troubleshooting, diagnosing and undertaking appropriate repairs and maintenance of HVAC systems and equipment, appliances, and freezers.
• Skill in safely recovering and/or replacing Freon refrigerant.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in designing and installing sheet metal vents and ductwork for HVAC systems.
• Skill in maintaining records and files of parts inventory, maintenance and formal inspections.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED, completion of a formal HVAC apprenticeship training program including Recovery and replacement of Freon,ANDfive (5) years of HVAC journey level work experience;ORany equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to pass a background clearance check.
• Must possess at time of application and must maintain a valid Arizona driver license.
• May be required to demonstrate fluency in English: written and oral communications
• Must possess at time of application and must maintain Air Conditioning Systems and Freon Certifications.
• May be required to perform HVAC services and repairs while standing, stooping, bending, crawling and working overhead or in trenches.
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, infectious diseases, air and water borne pathogens.
• May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, equipment, tools, parts and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• When assigned, will be required to work outside normal working hours. Schedule will include weekend and evening assignments as necessary.
• May be required to travel to perform work functions.

Postings current as of 7/27/2026 9:54:54 AM CST.

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