HVAC Specialist Principal

HVAC Specialist Principal

Job ID: 322420
Location: Scottsdale Community College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range


$27.02 - $35.13/hourly, DOE

Grade


115

Work Schedule


Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar


12 Months

Maricopa Summary


10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Campus Statement


Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is proud to be the only two-year public higher education institution located on Native American land. As one of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges, SCC currently serves more than 7,000 full and part-time students each semester from its surrounding communities, including the cities of Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Phoenix, and the Salt River Pima - Maricopa Indian Community.


We are seeking dedicated and collaborative staff and faculty who are passionate about teaching, learning, and fostering student success. We welcome individuals who are eager to contribute their ideas and expertise to help guide the ongoing development of SCC's priorities and strategic initiatives.

At SCC we are proud of our reputation as an innovative college that is focused on student success. Come join us in our desire to improve the quality of life in our communities by providing challenging, supportive, and engaging learning experiences.

SCC Wins the 2022 Sterling Award

MCCCD Fast Facts

SCC Healthy AZ Platinum Award Recipient- 2025

Benefits


Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary


Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is seeking a full-time HVAC Specialist Principal. This position will oversee and participate in the most complex and difficult work in the installation, maintenance, repair, and service of central plant equipment, including HVAC and refrigeration systems, AHU, pumps, motors, VAVs, BMS controls, and Chiller maintenance.

Essential Functions


35% - Oversees the operations of the central plant; inspects plant operations and performs required maintenance and repairs, and maintains logs and records of work performed. Independently and efficiently operates the plant and equipment in any operational situation, providing operational and mechanical services support, including performing diagnostics to troubleshoot and identify issues to resolve.

35%- Operates, maintains, repairs, and monitors all electrical systems, controls, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, water treatment testing, AHU, VAVs, compressors, split systems, package units, pumps, motors, and other related HVAC and central plant equipment.

20%- Plans, develops, directs, and participates in regularly scheduled PMs of all assigned equipment.

10%- Routinely serves as the designated subject matter expert for HVAC and central plant operation and projects. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

This classification may be assigned to lead other regular staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications


High School Diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience performing journey-level HVAC work, which includes three (3) years of experience operating central plant systems.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

There is no substitution or equivalency allowable for the High School Diploma or GED.

Desired Qualifications


A. 5 years of experience performing journeyman-level HVAC work, which includes 2 years of experience operating a central plant.

B. 4 years of experience doing preventive maintenance on air handling units, package and split systems, VAVs, cooling towers, pumps, motors, ice machines, and controls.

C. 5 years of experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, operating, and programming automated and computerized building and energy management systems. Metasys

D. 4 years of experience doing daily readings on cooling tower water, knowledge of the functions of the cooling tower.

E. 5 years of experience with using a CMMS (computerized maintenance management system)

F. 5 years of experience as a lead worker on projects, and assigning and monitoring the work of others.

G. Current universal refrigerant certification

H. One year of full-time, relevant MCCCD experience within the previous two years.

Special Working Conditions

• Travel to campus during the interview/selection process will be at the candidate's own expense.
• May be required to travel to other MCCCD locations.
• May be required to work evenings and weekends.
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals
• Climbing stairs and/or ladders to reach assigned areas along with working at heights.
• Work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and environmental conditions
• Will be required to work in an area of light to heavy noise levels daily
• May require lifting objects weighing up to 50lbs (check the weights since Nursing will lift patients?)
• Driver's License - AZ Class D driver's license is required, minimum requirements here:

How to Apply


Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.


Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Posting Close Date


Apply on or before March 23, 2026 to be considered.

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act


Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

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