Mechanic Journeyman - HVAC

Mechanic I Journeyman - HVAC
- Maintenance

Mesa USD 4 Maintenance
- Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job : 5911705
Final date to receive applications: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$21.01

Class/Calendar:

B22,12 months

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays,retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire

Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to aten-year maximum

New Hire

Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To maintain heating/air conditioning systems; to identify repair and/or replacement needs; to provide necessary information on the proper use of equipment; and to ensure adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner.

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work Operations in a safety sensitive position. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment. In compliance with federal law, employees required to have a Commercial Driver's License shall also be tested upon application, post-accident and at random.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working from a written work order, travel throughout assigned area of the district to perform preventive maintenance
• Troubleshoot and repair tasks on all types and styles of cafeteria equipment and related devices in a competent and timely manners
• Communicate with school site-based personnel to keep them properly informed of equipment status
• Communicate with immediate supervisor to keep them informed of a work order status
• Keep service vehicle clean, orderly and properly stocked
• Process assigned paperwork in a timely manner
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Assist in keeping the HVAC shop clean
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent
• Valid, or ability to obtain, Arizona driver’s license
• Minimum three years journey mechanic training or equivalent work experience with evaporative cooling units and air handling equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Related trade school training

Skills &

Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to read electrical schematics and to troubleshoot unit control circuits
• Ability to read and to work from blueprints; to understand and to work with voltages up to 480V
• Ability to understand and willingness to perform preventive maintenance duties
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds; to work from a height of up to 35 feet on personal lifts; to climb ladders up to 30 feet to access rooftop equipment; willingness to work alone when necessary
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)

Work Environment &

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