BUILDING MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Arizona State Government; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Paid Parental Leave

Insurance plan

Retirement program

Commuter/public transport benefits

Job summary

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY seeks a Building Maintenance Specialist to perform routine facility maintenance, repairs, and preventative work at ASPC – Safford/Tonto Unit. Responsibilities include tasks in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, kitchen equipment, and utility systems, with compliance to safety standards.

The role requires planning maintenance projects, supervising inmate workers, maintaining records, and driving state vehicles as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Technical training preferred.
• Education including technical training is desirable.
• Specialized trade schools and unions are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and plans maintenance-related projects including pricing, materials, equipment needs.
• Performs maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks as required.
• Completes related documentation as required by policy and supervisor.
• Basic knowledge of office equipment and document completion.
• Inspects and maintains tools and equipment for proper operation.
• Supervises and evaluates inmate worker performance.
• Attends staff meetings and training as required; performs other duties.
• Drives on State business.
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment.

Skills

Structural knowledge

Trade skills

Budgeting

Tools proficiency

OSHA & codes

Blueprint reading

Construction

Mechanical skills

Electrical

Preventive maintenance

Tool usage

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Technical training

Trade schools/unions

Tools

Common tools

Specialized tools

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.

BUILDING MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Job Location:

Address: Facilities Management Division, Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Safford/ Tonto Unit, 896 South Cook Road, Safford, AZ 85546, United States. https://corrections.az.gov/

Posting Details:

• Salary: $43,200.00
• Grade: 17
• Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

Currently, we are looking for talented individuals like yourself to be in our great team! This opportunity is for you! The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a qualified Building Maintenance Specialist to be routinely involved on a daily basis with the types of duties and tasks of general facility maintenance, repair, construction to include preventative maintenance and assignments as well, but not limited to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, kitchen equipment repairs, and utility service systems within the Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Safford/Tonto Unit.

Job Duties:

• Schedules and plans maintenance-related projects to include pricing, material list, equipment and needs
• Performs 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 to include computers, internet research, and completion of documents
• Inspects and maintains tools and equipment to ensure proper working order and all are accounted for
• Supervises and evaluates inmate worker’s performance
• Attends staff meetings and training as required, and perform other duties appropriate to the assignment
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Structural issues regarding building and utility service systems, including blueprints, safety practices, and codes
• Trades, e.g., electronic, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, general facility maintenance, preventive 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
• Preventative maintenance
• Using and demonstrating the use of common and specialized tools
• Written and verbal communication
• Interpersonal skills

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 equivalent
• Education which includes technical training
• 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.

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.

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).

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

Benefits:

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:

• 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). Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above. As a condition of participation in the CORP, you will be required to undergo a medical evaluation.

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.