BUILDING MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

State of Arizona; Willcox (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Retirement program

Health insurance

Deferred compensation options

Commuter subsidy

Job summary

State of Arizona is seeking a Building Maintenance Specialist to manage facility upkeep at the Willcox unit. You will plan maintenance tasks, coordinate materials, supervise inmate crews, and ensure safety and compliance in a correctional environment.

The role requires knowledge of trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), blueprint reading, and proper documentation. State benefits include comprehensive health, retirement, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Background check, drug test and medical/physical examination required.
• TB test annually for new employees and ongoing.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and drive state business when required.
• Able to work in a prison environment and supervise inmate work crews.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance projects with pricing, materials, and equipment.
• Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Document work per policy and supervisor directions.
• Inspect and maintain tools and equipment for proper operation.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Drive on State business as needed.
• Perform other duties related to assignment.

Skills

Basic blueprint reading

General construction

Mechanical devices

Electrical

Preventative maintenance

Tools usage

Written communication

Interpersonal relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical education

Trade school or union training

Tools

General tools and equipment

Job description

BUILDING MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Job No: 543664

Work Type: Full-time

Location: WILLCOX

Categories: Facilities Management/Maintainence/Construction/Operations

Our mission

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.

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION

The Arizona Department of Correction, Rehabilitation & Reentry is currently looking for a professional BUILDING MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST to take care of our facility and keep our building safe. In this role you will be routinely involved on a daily basis in many different types of duties and tasks of general facility maintenance, repair and construction including preventative maintenance and assignments as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, kitchen equipment repairs and utility service systems at the Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Ft. Grant Unit in Wilcox, AZ.

Job Duties

• Schedules and plans maintenance-related projects including 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 a supervisor
• Basic knowledge of office equipment including 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
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of

• Structural issues regarding building and utility service systems, including blueprints, safety practices, and codes
• Trades i.e., electrical, electronic, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, general facility maintenance and preventive maintenance
• Budgeting including estimating costs and ordering materials
• Common and specialized tools and equipment 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 specialist 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 equivalent
• 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.

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.

Advertised: 11 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time

Applications close: 19 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time