Building Equipment Supervisor - Public Works

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Public Works Department strives to improve the quality of life in Phoenix through the efficient delivery of outstanding solid waste, fleet, facilities, and energy management services.

The Public Works Department is seeking a Building Equipment Supervisor to supervise, assign, direct, and inspect the work of crew leaders and team members in installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC and other commercial mechanical systems.

Duties include:

• Budget and contract development/management.
• Development and administration of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Develop short-term and long-term capital improvement plans.
• Project management and weekly work plans.
• Conduct preliminary surveys of proposed projects including blueprint evaluation, costing, and material procurement.
• Coordinate work with other department work sections.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements in work procedures and processes.
• Operate electronic communications devices.
• Create electronic reports using MS Word and Excel.

This position will be given considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative.

Work hours are on second or third shift.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Knowledge of:

• HVAC equipment, systems, and controls.
• Chillers.
• Pumps, air compressors, and fire suppression systems.

Ability to:

• Conduct preliminary surveys of proposed projects including cost estimates.
• Gather budget information.
• Monitor capital improvement programs.
• Coordinate construction remodeling schedules with other sections.
• Interpret blueprints and project layouts to ensure safe work practices are followed.

SALARY

Pay Range: $31.82 to $47.01 per hour.

Hiring Range: $31.82 to $38.68 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.

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 007 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of supervisory experience in the operation and maintenance of modern refrigeration and heating equipment systems.
• Must possess a current Universal CFC certification at time of hire.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Positions assigned to work within Police Department buildings and facilities must meet the background standards that are appropriate to non-sworn positions. The general factors for disqualification are listed here.
• This position is subject to Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) background standards. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must be fingerprinted and will have their fingerprints used to check the Criminal History Records of the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any records returned will be reviewed to determine the candidate's suitability for the job.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• 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:

• Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
• Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.

Experience with:

• Contract management.
• Methods, practices, tools, and materials used in HVAC operations, maintenance, and repair.
• Supervising others.
• Word processing, spreadsheets, and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Budget procurement and contract management.
• Building Automation Systems.
• Pumps, air compressors, and fire suppression systems.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes June 4, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Building Equipment Supervisor, JC:74700, ID# 57995, 05/21/25, USM, AJ, Benefits:007

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