Posting Date
08/06/26
Application Deadline
08/15/26
Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $26.00 - $28.50 hourly
Full Pay Range: $26.00 - $36.00 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
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 that includes filter installation, filter collection, operation, and maintenance of sampling units during the week.
The position is grant-funded and full-time at 30 hours per week, with scheduled work five days a week which includes frequent weekend and holiday schedules.
About Us
Located in one of the fastest-growing and largest counties in the nation, the Maricopa County Air Quality Department continues to develop innovative programs and engage the community so customers, residents, and visitors can live, work, and play in a healthy environment. Air quality has improved significantly over the last 20 years, and the department remains committed to increasing compliance with air quality permits and regulations and strengthening the community's knowledge of air quality issues. From continually monitoring the air we breathe to permitting and inspecting sources of air pollution, 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
Work with a greater purpose
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
One year of technical experience in electronics, mechanical repair, and maintenance
High school diploma or GED
Post-secondary education in electronics may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
Other Requirements
Air Instrument Associates must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record by the time of hire
Per the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), BioWatch Technicians need to be U.S. or Naturalized 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 every year thereafter; if an emergent need arises, Air Instrument Associates 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
We Also Value
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 reports in accordance with DHS regulations
Participate in DHS environmental sampling, exercises, and special events
Participate in training as required
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in a combination of office and field environments, driving a county-issued vehicle, with occasional 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 be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; ability to bend, kneel, reach, twist, climb, balance, or crouch
May be required to work irregular hours, including weekends, evenings, and/or holidays
Must have sufficient manual dexterity of hands and body to operate office equipment
Must be able to manage frequent interruptions, time pressures, high work volumes, and multiple and complicated tasks. Must be able to maintain concentration, accuracy, ethical behavior, and a professional demeanor
Protective equipment required: Safety boots, full-face respirator, Tyvek® suit, gloves, earplugs, dust masks, safety glasses, hard hat
Selection Procedure
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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.
