BUILDING MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Arizona State Government; Douglas (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Insurance plan

Retirement program

Wellness program

Public transportation subsidy

Job summary

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry in Douglas, AZ is hiring a Building Maintenance Specialist. This hands-on role maintains plumbing, electrical, HVAC and kitchen equipment, plans and completes projects, and supervises an inmate work crew.

Candidates should be dependable with experience in maintenance and safety compliance. The position includes competitive state benefits and opportunities to support facility operations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience with building systems.
• Repairs for plumbing, electrical, HVAC and kitchen equipment.
• Plan projects and supervise an inmate work crew.
• Complete required safety documentation and policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and plan maintenance projects with pricing, materials, and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on building systems as required.
• Complete documentation and reports as directed by supervisor.
• Supervise inmate workers and evaluate performance.
• Maintain tools and ensure proper working order and inventory.
• Drive on state business as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical systems

HVAC maintenance

Plumbing

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

BUILDING MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Job Location:

Address: Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Douglas
6911 North BDI Blvd.
Douglas, AZ 85608

Posting Details:

Salary: $43,200.00

Grade: 17

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

Join a team that makes a difference! The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is hiring a Building Maintenance Specialist at the Arizona State Prison Complex – Douglas. This is a hands‑on role for someone skilled in general maintenance, covering repairs for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and kitchen equipment. You’ll help keep our facilities running smoothly by planning and completing projects, supervising an inmate work crew, and ensuring all equipment and tools are in top condition.

If you’re dependable, experienced, and ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

Job Duties:

• Schedule and plan maintenance‑related projects, including pricing, material list, equipment, and needs
• Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks as required and scheduled
• Completes related documentation as required by policy and as directed by supervisor
• Basic knowledge of office equipment, including computers, internet research, and completion of documents
• Conducts inspections and maintains tools and equipment to ensure proper working order and all are accounted for
• Supervises and evaluates inmate workers’ performance
• Attend staff meetings and training as required
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
• Drives on State business

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Structural issues regarding building and utility service systems, including blueprints, safety practices, and codes
• Trades, e.g., electrical, electronic, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, general facility maintenance, preventative maintenance, etc.
• Budgetary issues to include estimating costs and ordering materials
• Common and specialized tools for performing duties
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines and national and local building codes/regulations

Skill in:

• Basic reading of blueprints and schematics
• General construction
• Mechanical devices
• Electrical
• Preventive maintenance
• Using and demonstrating common and specialized tools
• Written and verbal communication
• Building and maintaining interpersonal relationships

Ability to:

• Lift/Carry 50lbs
• Push/Pull 50lbs
• Walk/Run .25 miles
• Work in a prison environment
• Supervise inmate work crews

Selective Preference(s):

• On‑the‑job training as a technical or generalized maintenance staff person
• High school diploma or GED
• Technical education
• Specialized trade schools and unions

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test, and a medical/physical examination.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• Vacation and sick days 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).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short‑term and long‑term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP). As a condition of participation in the CORP, you will be required to undergo a medical evaluation.

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.