HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

The HVAC Technician position at the City of Tucson's General Services Department maintains, repairs, and replaces City of Tucson HVAC mechanical systems and related equipment.

Work is performed under the supervision of the HVAC-R Supervisor. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects, troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs electrical circuits, mechanical equipment, and temperature control systems. Services City of Tucson HVAC equipment at various locations, including but not limited to air conditioning, ventilating, heating, refrigeration, computerized digital control, energy management and fire alarm systems. Reads diagrams and maintains HVAC equipment by welding new parts, installing and replacing pipes, troubleshooting electrical problems, tracing wires, and installing sheet metal.
• Restores used refrigerant and oils, from HVAC equipment and systems by distilling, filtering, dying and removing impurities using the City's reclamation system. Follows safety policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state, local and City of Tucson requirements while maintaining HVAC systems and completing reclamation of refrigerants and oils.
• Schedules and coordinates HVAC projects with contractors and customers, providing estimates and working with other departments as it relates to scopes of work. Places orders and purchases materials needed for replacements or repairs as required for assigned HVAC projects. Reconciles procurement card invoices and documents and enters labor charges, purchases, and other project related data into multiple data systems. Responds to inquiries via phone calls, emails and in-person during site visits concerning maintenance tasks, repairs and projects.
• Attends City of Tucson safety, department and unit meetings, and other required training related to the safe use of tools and equipment. Optimizes productivity by maintaining the cleanliness of the interior and exterior of assigned vehicles, keeps workspaces clean and organized, and inspects the condition of tool inventory.
• Performs all other duties and tasks assigned.

Working Conditions:

Work schedule may require early morning, late evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and on-call shifts.

Often works under the following conditions: Indoor and outdoor work with heavy exposure to extreme physical, ergonomic, or hazardous environment, which includes but not limited to dirt, chemical, loud noise, and extreme weather.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: 6 months post high school

Experience: Four (4) years of relevant experience

Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

License/Certifications: Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License - Arizona Department of Transportation - Motor Vehicle DivisionEPA 608 Universal Certification - Environmental Protection Agency

Position Details

Job Profile: J5785 - HVAC Technician

Compensation Grade: G106

Hourly Range: $24.16 - 36.24 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt

Position Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Department: General Services Department

Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

About Us

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at .

The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.

The City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer

The city does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).

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Recruiter Name

Andrew Brownell

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