Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Town of Oro Valley; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Oro Valley seeks a capable Facility Maintenance Technician who can perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on town facilities. The role includes HVAC, minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry, and record-keeping duties under supervision.

Required is a high school diploma or GED with 1 year of facilities maintenance experience and a valid Arizona driver license. Training for safety and certifications will be provided within six months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of facilities maintenance experience.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and related systems.
• Willingness to learn safety procedures and follow OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on Town facilities.
• Handle HVAC, minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and masonry tasks.
• Conduct safety checks and maintain records of work orders.
• Assist higher level technicians and operate service vehicles.
• MaintainTools and equipment and respond to on-call duties as needed.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing maintenance

Carpentry

Electrical work (120V)

Safety procedures

Record keeping

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year facilities maintenance experience

Tools

Hand and power tools

Testing equipment

OMS (Operations Management System)

Job description

Position Summary

We are accepting applications for Facility Maintenance Technician I, II, and III. Only one vacancy exists and will be filled at the appropriate classification level based on the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, and ability to meet the minimum requirements of the position. Under direct supervision, employees holding this position perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on Town facilities. May focus on a specific trade under guidance. This position is in the Facility Division of the Public Works Department and reports directly to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor.

First review of applications on September 25, 2026.

Essential Functions

• Performs a variety of maintenance and repair duties involving heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), minor electrical work (limited to 120V systems or less), minor drywall repairs, carpentry, painting, concrete and masonry work.
• Performs minor plumbing maintenance such as replacement or repair faucets and fixtures, unclogs of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacement of drainpipes and similar systems.
• Performs routine safety checks of building assets.
• Performs janitorial duties such as cleaning, sweeping and mopping.
• Inventories, inspects and cleans tools, supplies, and shop equipment.
• Performs inspections of buildings and related systems to determine condition and to identify repair and replacement needs.
• Removes, reconfigures, assembles or installs office furnishings and appliances such as wall panels, desks and tables, storage bins, lighting, and file cabinets.
• Replaces filters and cleans equipment.
• Drives service vehicle between facility locations.
• Records work orders in the Town's Operations Management System (OMS).
• Assists higher level technicians.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of routine facilities, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Comply with all Town and OSHA safety standards.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Town and Department policies, procedures and safety practices.
• Use of hand and power tools and testing equipment.
• Keep accurate maintenance records, take notes, and make sketches.
• Skilled in inspections, service, and repair.
• Ability to find and utilize technical information to effect repairs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School diploma or GED.
• One (1) year experience in facilities maintenance including plumbing, painting, carpentry, electrical, HVAC or closely related work.
• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona driver license upon the first day of employment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Training or Certification

Ability to obtain within 6 months of hire:

• Fall Prevention
• MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform)
• Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift)
• OSHA 10 General Industry
• NFPA 70E
• OSHA Arc Flash Safety Training
• Ladder Safety training
• Machine Guarding
• PPE
• Scaffolding
• Competent Person - Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics
• Confine Space Entry
• Fire Prevention
• Hot Work
• Lockout Tagout
• Hand/power tool safety
• HAZCOM
• First Aid/CPR/AED
• CJIS Safety & Awareness
• Visible Opacity (Smoke School)

Environmental Factors and Working Conditions

• Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, gases, and chemicals related to facility maintenance.
• Work is performed primarily in, on, and around facility structures. Field or outside work may expose employees to the following:
  • Ambient weather and temperature conditions.
  • Heights
  • Various work surfaces that may be unimproved, slippery, uneven, and rough.
• Must be willing to work alternate shift arrangements as required per Town's "on call" procedures.
• Participate in and complete professional development training as assigned.
• Work may be performed at various locations.
• Regular daily attendance is an essential function for this position.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry 40 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl.
• Lay on side, back, or stomach.
• Work overhead.

Special Requirements

• Must pass an Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check and screening by the Oro Valley Police Department.

The Town of Oro Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Town does not discriminate in the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; create discriminatory work conditions; or use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the person's race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information or marital status.

Why Apply

Oro Valley is a planned community cradled in the shadows of the magnificent Santa Catalina Mountains, with hiking trails through Catalina State Park, hiking and bicycle trails throughout the Town, world-class golf courses, horseback riding and a long-valued cultural tradition, vibrant for over a thousand years. Oro Valley has received many accolades through the years and is proud to have been named: Best Places to Live in Arizona, Best Towns for Families and Best Places in America to Live and Launch a Small Business.

Oro Valley is located in northern Pima County, just three miles north of Tucson, and a quick drive to the University of Arizona and Tucson International Airport. With average high temperatures of 83.4 degrees, average lows of 53.8 degrees, the town sits at an elevation of 2,640 feet, covers more than 34 square miles and has a current population of 41,011. Oro Valley was incorporated in April, 1974. Oro Valley is also quickly developing a strong reputation as home to the emerging bioscience and biotech industries. We are a young, diverse, dynamic community with a responsive government and our schools are among the finest in Arizona.

The Town of Oro Valley has a council/manager form of government. Six council members and the mayor are elected for four-year terms. The town manager is appointed by town council. The Town of Oro Valley provides high-quality services including: police, planning, zoning, construction, inspection, transit services, traffic engineering, street maintenance, storm water management, flood control, water utility, parks, recreation, aquatics, library, cultural resources, economic development, constituent services, community and media relations, budget development, debt and investment management, attorney services, magistrate court and more.