Facilities Maintenance Tech I – Journeyman

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County is seeking a Trades Maintenance Specialist I in Facilities Management in Arizona. The role performs journey-level maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, fabrication, construction, and preventive maintenance on equipment, systems, and vehicles.

The position offers growth in a stable environment and requires core maintenance skills. Starting pay ranges from $21.76 to $25.56 per hour, with a broader pay range of $21.76 to $29.36 per hour.

Qualifications

• Two years journey-level experience in building maintenance, plumbing, HVAC, or electrical.
• OR: Two years of experience with Pima County in a Trades Maintenance Apprentice or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted)
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled analysis, repair, and maintenance of equipment, systems, and vehicles.
• Leads fabrication and modifications of equipment, systems, and facilities based on verbal instructions, sketches, or technical drawings.
• Inspects, services, and maintains tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Conducts quality-control analysis on equipment and systems, implementing necessary corrective actions for optimal performance.
• Inspects, approves, or certifies the work of others, if certified or authorized.
• Maintains detailed records of activity, operations, service, and usage for equipment, vehicles, and systems.
• Prepares oral and written activity reports and estimates for complex operations, maintenance, and special projects.
• Prepares sketches and drawings to communicate work plans to supervisors, subordinates, and contractors.
• Coordinates activities with other units, agencies, or contractors to ensure efficient resource use and minimize disruptions.
• Monitors contractor performance, including goods and services provided.
• Conducts on-the-job training for employees in the assigned work-unit.
• Manages the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with safety protocols.
• Maintains security and accountability for all tools, equipment, and materials, especially in sensitive environments (e.g., medical, law enforcement, correctional settings);
• Ensures the use of safety and personal protective equipment and implements work-site traffic control procedures;
• Oversees the maintenance and care of turf grasses, trees, and ornamental shrubs, including pest control, fertilization, and addressing plant health issue

Skills

Maintenance skills

Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Job description

Pima County is seeking a Trades Maintenance Specialist I in Facilities Management in Arizona. The role performs journey-level maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, fabrication, construction, and preventive maintenance on equipment, systems, and vehicles.

The position offers growth in a stable environment and requires core maintenance skills. Starting pay ranges from $21.76 to $25.56 per hour, with a broader pay range of $21.76 to $29.36 per hour.