HVAC Technician I (Building Equipment Operator I) - Phoenix Convention Center

About This Position

The Phoenix Convention Center and Venues host a diverse range of conventions, trade shows, meetings and entertainment events in one of the premier convention facilities in the United States. We are committed to delivering the highest levels of customer service and guest experience in the industry. We enhance the economic vitality of the downtown area, the city of Phoenix and the state of Arizona by supporting tourism-related industries, businesses, and cultural organizations.

The Building Equipment Operator I offers experienced HVAC/Mechanical Systems Technicians the opportunity to join our team in performing skilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of heating and air conditioning systems/components and other mechanical equipment, including automatic doors/gates, pumps, air compressors, and fire/life safety systems, in one or more public buildings.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Ability to work independently and safely using standard HVAC technician tools & equipment, i.e. climbing ladders, electric and hydraulic lifts, power tools, hand tools, refrigerant recovery equipment.
• Ability to proficiently read and interpret blue prints, performance charts, control panels and PC terminals.

SALARY

Pay Range: $30.92 - $41.42 per hour.

Hiring Range: $30.92 - $37.58 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

• Four years of experience in the operation and maintenance of large and small, modern refrigeration and heating systems,
• Supplemented by training in modern refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• OR Completion of an acceptable apprenticeship program.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Possess EPA 608 HVACR Universal certification at time of application.
• Working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
• Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience in any of the following Building Automated Systems:
• Delta, Allerton, and Trane.
• Experience with/in
• Pipe fitting, brazing, soldiering and welding various pipe materials.
• Mechanical systems beyond HVAC equipment. (auto-glass, auto-doors, and jet-bridges).
• Chillers, cooling towers, and pumps.
• Light plumbing repairs.
• Variable Frequency Drives.
• Industrial water treatment as it pertains to centralized chilled water plants for comfort cooling applications.
• Preventative maintenance programs and processes.
• Central plant equipment, maintenance of chilled water systems, cooling towers and related components.
• Servicing and repairing of air-handlers, fan-coils, and variable air volume (VAV) systems.
• Installation and service of package and split HVAC/R equipment.
• BAS/EMS system monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and working drawings.
• Automatic gate services and repairs.
• Servicing and repairing industrial pumps that include domestic, sewer, and hydronic systems.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes July 20, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

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