Becoming an HVAC technician in Phoenix, AZ, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 69,092 HVAC technicians nationwide, with a significant number in Phoenix, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Phoenix earn an average of $891.40 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $1,000 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
Company Overview TruTek Heating and Air Conditioning is a leading provider of HVAC services in Arizona, specializing in the installation and repair of commercial heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and cooking equipment. Our commitment to quality service and customer satisfaction drives our success. Summary We are seeking an experienced HVAC Project Manager to join our team at TruTek Air Conditioning and Heating. In this role, you will oversee HVAC projects from inception to completion, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining our reputation for excellence in service. Responsibilities • Supervise HVAC installation and repair projects to ensure compliance with industry standards. • Manage project timelines and schedules to meet client deadlines. • Coordinate with team members and subcontractors to facilitate smooth operations on-site. • Conduct site inspections to assess work quality and adherence to safety regulations. • Review blueprints and project specifications to ensure accurate execution of tasks. Requirements • Minimum 3 years experience as an HVAC Project Manager or similar role in the HVAC industry. • Strong project management skills with a focus on efficiency and quality control. • Excellent blueprint reading abilities and understanding of construction documents. • Familiarity with construction management software such as ProCore is a plus. • Effective communication skills for coordinating with team members and clients. If you are ready to take your career to the next level with a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in HVAC services, we invite you to apply today at TruTek Heating and Air Conditioning! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
See More Details >>• This position is a safety-sensitive position. Under the law, safety-sensitive positions are defined as positions where the employee operates, repairs, maintains or monitors the performance or operation of a motor vehicle, equipment, machinery, or power tools. Safety-sensitive positions may also include jobs where the tasks or duties required of the employee could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others. Summary of Position: The HVAC Technician is responsible for responding to guest needs and department requests to maintain the entire facility. This involves performing a variety of tasks and trades. Essential Functions: • Respond to Guest challenges or requests throughout the Resort to make necessary repairs and accommodate the Guest, maintaining a safe environment. • Work with all departments to make required repairs, ensuring a safe Resort. • Read, interpret, and evaluate electrical schematics, refrigeration circuitries, mechanical components, blue prints, engineered drawings and any other HVAC equipment related documents. • Perform HVAC repair and maintenance tasks, keeping accurate records which indicate when task was conducted, the components used, and outstanding issues. • Monitor and maintain adequate inventory of HVAC repair and maintenance supplies, including appropriate levels of spare critical components of key equipment, such as server room A/C units. • Report all major repairs, and items that cannot be repaired, to Management. • Perform general maintenance duties as assigned which may include operating forklifts, motor vehicles, using jacks, hoists and other such non-trade specific tools. • Maintain a clean working area, thoroughly cleaning up job area when tasks are completed or, if tasks are not completed, nearest end of shift. • Due to the nature of our business the individual may be required to perform other duties and special projects as may be assigned by Management. Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma preferred. Experience: Experience with all maintenance trades required; 10+ years HVAC experience preferred Certificates or Licenses: CFC certificate; Valid drivers license with a clean motor vehicle record Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Working knowledge of all maintenance trades including electrical, plumbing, chilled water system chemistry, and natural / LPG gas properties. • Skills in the use of related tools including both hand and power. • Mathematical skills necessary to perform job duties. • Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, push and pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds, and carry objects up to 50 pounds. • Ability to walk around a large Resort for the majority of the work period. • Ability to climb ladders and work at height up to 30 feet for extended periods. • Ability to memorize and perform Resort Standards and Mystery Shopper standards. Personal Characteristics: • Behaves ethically and with honesty. • Communicates effectively: Speaks and listens in a clear, thorough, and timely manner, effectively reading and writing, using the English. language to communicate with other employees, guests, and to prepare written records and read job related documents. • Professional Appearance: Exhibits a professional appearance, specific grooming standards are available in Human Resources for review. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Health insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift Work Location: In person
See More Details >>ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services. HVAC Controls Engineer Job Location: General Services Division 1840 W Jackson, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Posting Details: Salary: Up to $110,000 Grade: 26 Open Until Filled Job Summary: The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), General Services Division is seeking a highly skilled and experienced HVAC Controls Engineer to provide technical leadership and direction to its facilities team. This critical role will ensure efficient operations and maintain high standards of accountability. The ideal candidate will possess specialized technical skills in programming EMS systems and will work closely with vendors to guarantee adherence to ADOA standards and policies. Responsibilities include implementing long-range facility management plans, developing and implementing new standards and operational procedures, and troubleshooting complex issues with building EMS and HVAC systems. This position also serves as a technical expert to ADOA Construction and Capital Planning. Job Duties: • Possesses specialty technical skills in writing programs in energy management systems such as Niagara AX and N4 graphical user Workstation for the EMS system, including management of Jaces and servers • Maintains an optimal level of operation; plans develops and implements software programs • Oversees and participates in the installation, troubleshooting and repair of software programming for the EMS. Designs, develops and updates energy management programs for large heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems • Attends meetings to provide technical expertise on construction and building renewal projects • Work with and advises external agencies as directed by management • Communicates orally and in writing with contractors, employees and represents the division on various projects related to EMS • Shares information with appropriate personnel for repair and participates in troubleshooting and maintenance of hardware for the computerized EMS system • Makes recommendations to Facility supervisor and manager related to proper EMS related practices • Provide technical leadership and direction to the Facilities team ensuring efficient operations, and maintaining high standards of accountability • Occasionally may serve as a crew lead over other trades for specified projects • Provide energy saving reports and other complex HVAC reports as needed, Read and interpret blueprints and schematics • Monitor, adjust and repair equipment as necessary to obtain optimum building control efficiency • Responsible for oversight of contract administration, including workmanship, contract compliance and payment • Meeting with key vendors regularly to review any issues or concerns and keep them advised to any changes of ADOA practices Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: • Principles, methods, materials, and tools related to the HVAC field • Hazards and precautionary methods • Theory and practical applications of commercial and solid-state electronic control systems • Functions and mechanics of HVAC systems, centrifugal chillers, screw chillers, cooling towers, fluid coolers, flat plate heat exchangers, boilers, and pumps • Basic engineering practices and principles • Differences between BACNET, MODBUS, and LON WORKS former architecture on an Ethernet LAN system • Building and construction codes • Understanding of commercial plumbing and electrical systems Skills in: • Maintaining and repairing large HVAC systems in an industrial environment • Installing and programming computer-based energy management systems • Installing and performing preventative maintenance and repair on all refrigeration, heating, and ventilation equipment, control systems, and computer control systems • Repairing and replacing electrical components • Installing piping and pumps • Principles and practices of facilities operations and maintenance • Analysis and problem-solving Ability to: • Understand air balance and its effects on HVAC • Read and interpret schematics • Analyze gauges and meter readings • Maintain detailed records of activities and completed work orders • Perform work in a safe and timely manner • Operate a personal computer and related software • Demonstrate proficiency in preparing work orders, documents, emails, and timesheets • Make mathematical calculations • Listen and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people • Establish and maintain effective working relations • Assume ownership of the position and equipment • Complete safety training as required Selective Preference(s): Preferred Qualifications: • EPA Certification • Tridium Niagara AX Certification • Bachelor's degree plus five (5) or more years of experience in programming and analysis • Eight or more years of experience without a degree Pre-Employment Requirements: • Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Benefits: The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: • Sick leave • Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year • Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program) • Health and dental insurance • Retirement plan • Life insurance and long-term disability insurance • Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page Retirement: • Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment Contact Us: • If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at [email protected] for assistance • The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer
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