Mechanic I Journeyman - HVAC - Maintenance

Mechanic I Journeyman - HVAC - Maintenance Mesa USD 4 Maintenance - Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5911705 Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time) Posted: Sep 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years. East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years. Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week) Base Hourly: $21.01 Class/Calendar: B22,12 months Benefits: Vacation, sick leave, holidays,retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance Performance Pay: Available annually New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to aten-year maximum New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position Job Summary: To maintain heating/air conditioning systems; to identify repair and/or replacement needs; to provide necessary information on the proper use of equipment; and to ensure adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner. Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work Operations in a safety sensitive position. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment. In compliance with federal law, employees required to have a Commercial Driver's License shall also be tested upon application, post-accident and at random. Key Responsibilities: Working from a written work order, travel throughout assigned area of the district to perform preventive maintenance Troubleshoot and repair tasks on all types and styles of cafeteria equipment and related devices in a competent and timely manners Communicate with school site-based personnel to keep them properly informed of equipment status Communicate with immediate supervisor to keep them informed of a work order status Keep service vehicle clean, orderly and properly stocked Process assigned paperwork in a timely manner Regular and on-time attendance required Assist in keeping the HVAC shop clean Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools Required Qualifications: High School education or equivalent Valid, or ability to obtain, Arizona driver’s license Minimum three years journey mechanic training or equivalent work experience with evaporative cooling units and air handling equipment Preferred Qualifications: Related trade school training Skills & Competencies: Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community Ability to read electrical schematics and to troubleshoot unit control circuits Ability to read and to work from blueprints; to understand and to work with voltages up to 480V Ability to understand and willingness to perform preventive maintenance duties Ability to lift up to 100 pounds; to work from a height of up to 35 feet on personal lifts; to climb ladders up to 30 feet to access rooftop equipment; willingness to work alone when necessary Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays) Work Environment & Physical Requirements: Primarily at school and district locations on rooftops and crawlspaces Exposure to loud machinery, high-voltage electricity, pressurized refrigerants, and combustible gases Often requires movement between indoor and outdoor areas when transporting equipment or accessing external units Frequent walking, bending, kneeling, and squatting to access equipment Safely climb and balance on extension ladders, step ladders Lifting and carrying heavy tools, equipment and parts (50-100 lbs or more) Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $21.01 Per Hour Job Categories: Support Staff > Maintenance Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required #J-18808-Ljbffr Maintenance