Air Instrument Technician Associate

Company: Maricopa County
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Posting Date 11/17/23 Application Deadline 12/01/23 Pay Range Full Pay Range: $22.75 - $31.75 per hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Contractor with Benefits Department Air Quality About the Position Is your career ready for a breath of fresh air? Join our team, where you will assist in providing clean air for Maricopa County residents and visitors! The Air Instrument Technician Associate is distinguished from the Air Instrument Technician in that the Associate performs basic technical work, including filter installation, filter collection, operation, and maintenance of sampling units during the week. Support the health of Maricopa County residents by improving the air condition they breathe and live in. Apply today! The position is full-time, working 30 hours weekly, including weekends and holidays. About Us Located in one of the fastest-growing and largest counties in the nation, the Maricopa CountyAirQualityDepartment continues to develop innovative programs and engage the community so customers, residents, and visitors can live, work, and play in a healthy environment.Airqualityhas improved significantly over the last 20 years, and the department remains committed to increasing compliance withairqualitypermits and regulations and strengthening the community's knowledge ofairqualityissues. From continually monitoring theairwe breathe, to permitting and inspecting sources ofairpollution, developing award-winning school education and pollution reduction programs, and increasing outreach efforts, the department strives for excellence in all we do to meet our goals. Proud to Offer

• Perform work with a greater purpose
• Growth and stability since 1871
• County vehicles provided
• Opportunities for growth and development: various technical seminars and workshops regarding air quality & air quality monitoring
• Gain technical skills through daily work
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
• Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Learn more at Work With Us - Maricopa County, AZ We Require
  • One year of technical experience in electronics, mechanical repair, and maintenance
  • Post-secondary education in electronics may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
  • High School Diploma or GED We Also Value
    • Associate's degree or higher in electronics or a closely related field
    • Experience in the field of electronic repair and maintenance Job Contributions
      • Collect and transport air quality samples to the lab, using chain of custody documentation based on a collection schedule
      • Perform mandated quality control and quality assurance checks quarterly, semi-annually, and annually in accordance with DHS regulations
      • Assemble, install, operate, repair, maintain, calibrate sampling units, rebuild pumps, and document associated events
      • Maintain and track sampler instrument performance logs and report in accordance with DHS regulations
      • Participate in DHS environmental sampling, exercises, and special events Working Conditions
        • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and bend, kneel, reach, twist, climb, balance, or crouch
        • Work is typically performed in a combination of office and field environments, driving a County vehicle
        • Work can occur on weekends, evenings, or holidays
        • Work may occasionally be performed in an environment with exposure to fumes, smoke, and dust; work is frequently performed outdoors and may be performed during periods of high temperatures and humidity, including days when the temperature exceeds 110 F
        • Must have sufficient manual dexterity of hands and body to operate office equipment
        • Protective equipment required: Safety boots, full-face respirator, Tyvek suit, gloves, earplugs, dust masks, safety glasses, hard hat
        • Arizona driver's license and acceptable driving record upon hire
        • Per the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), BioWatch Technicians need to be U.S. citizens of the United States of America and are required to successfully complete a DHS background check
        • BioWatch participants must pass a health physical and OSHA respirator certification within six months of hire and on a yearly basis thereafter; if an emergent need arises, Air Instrument Associate staff not identified as BioWatch may be sent for a physical
        • Air Instrument Associates must complete certification in the USEPA 40-Hour Hazardous Materials Incident Response Operation Course within one year of hire date Selection Procedure
          • Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
          • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
          • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
          • Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!

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