HVAC Plant Technician - Public Works

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional pension with employer and

Medical plans (HMO/PPO/HSA)

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

City of Phoenix is seeking an HVAC Plant Technician to oversee the preventative maintenance program and operation of building automation systems for occupied spaces. You will manage, diagnose, repair, and optimize a variety of air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and related equipment across City facilities.

The role requires supervising staff, interpreting system data, and prioritizing tasks on second or third shifts, with a typical Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday schedule.

Qualifications

• Two years of journey level experience in operation, repair, and maintenance of large, modern refrigeration and heating systems.
• EPA Universal certification preferred.
• Experience leading or supervising employees is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and directing Building Equipment Operators I, Building Maintenance Workers, and other maintenance staff.
• Provide technical direction and prioritize work assignments.
• Interpret performance charts and control panels to assess equipment efficiency.

Skills

Supervising employees

EPA Universal Certification

Building Energy Management systems

Tools

VOM (volt-Ohm meter)

Sheet metal and ductwork tools

Job description

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.

The Public Works Department is looking for an HVAC Plant Technician to be responsible for overseeing the preventative maintenance program and operation of the building automation systems for occupied space comfort. There are more difficult technical tasks involved in operating, maintaining, overhauling, and repairing a variety of air conditioning, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and other mechanical equipment in one or more City of Phoenix buildings.

Responsibilities Include

• 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: $32.46 to $43.49 per hour.

Hiring Range: $32.46 to $41.42 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.

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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

• 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.
• 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.
• These 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.

Work And Environmental Conditions Requirements

• Working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
• Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Possess a Universal EPA certification.

Experience With

• Leading or supervising employees.
• Chillier plant maintenance and repair.
• Sheetmetal and ductwork.
• Building Energy Management systems (BMMS).
• Performing maintenance and repair on air- cooled and water-cooled chillers.
• Residential and commercial
• Installation
• Replacement.
• Repair.

Recruitment DATES

Recruitment closes September 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.

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REFERENCE

Building Equip Op II, JC:74680, ID# 62827, 09/10/26, USM, AJ, Benefits:002

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