Biowatch Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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
• Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

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

• Associate degree or higher in electronics or a closely related field
• Five years of 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 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 MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.
Apply Now!