Facilities Services Specialist - Irrigation - Building Services (15808)

Scottsdale Unified School District; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottsdale Unified School District seeks an experienced maintenance professional to perform journey-level repairs and installations across district facilities, overseeing lower-level staff and ensuring safety compliance.

Role requires vocational training or equivalent with several years of trades experience, the ability to read blueprints, and a valid Arizona driver’s license. Candidates will handle preventive maintenance, inventory management, and timely documentation of work orders.

Qualifications

• Requires vocational degree or equivalent with four years of specialized trades experience.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License is required for some positions.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, codes, and standard practices in relevant trades.

Responsibilities

• Lead lower-level staff by prioritizing and assigning work and monitoring performance.
• Perform journey-level repairs or installations on district facilities, responding to emergencies.
• Install and modify materials, fixtures, and equipment as assigned.
• Inspect facilities and ensure periodic servicing of systems and equipment.
• Prepare maintenance work orders and maintain specifications and blueprints.

Skills

Prioritizing & Assigning Work

Tools & Equipment Use

Journeyman Trades

Blueprints & Drawings

Troubleshooting Systems

Maintenance Records

Inventory Management

Math Calculations

Laws & Codes

Communication Skills

Education

Vocational Degree

4+ Years Trades Exp

Job description

Class Summary

Incumbents perform journey level skilled activities which include the work of mechanics, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, locksmiths, irrigation, painters, and carpenters. Trains and oversees work of other employees. Maintains related specs, drawings, blueprints, and records.

PAY GRADE

L

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a lead to lower level staff, which may include: prioritizing and assigning work; monitoring the performance of lower level staff; training staff on work methods and procedures; and, participating in performance evaluations.
• Repairs and/or regulates District buildings, fixtures, systems, facilities, and/or grounds by making journey level repairs or installations depending on area of assignment/expertise; responds to emergency calls for assistance; responds to customer complaints or safety concerns.
• Installs, makes, and/or modifies a variety of materials, fixtures, and/or equipment.
• Inspects facilities, systems, and/or fixtures and ensures periodic servicing.
• Prepares a variety of documentation and/or standardized paperwork, including work orders, related to daily assignments; reviews and maintains specifications, drawings, blueprints, and other related records in assigned area of responsibility.
• Maintains and cleans systems and equipment.
• Maintains and purchases supplies, equipment, tools, and trucks in assigned area of responsibility.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Vocational Degree and four years of specialized trades experience directly related to the area of assignment; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Arizona Driver’s License.

Some Positions May Require

• CFC;
• Pesticide Applicator License;
• Commercial Driver’s License, Class A;
• ASE Certifications;
• Licensure in a trade.

KNOWLEDGE

• Procedures, practices, and methods related to area of assignment;
• Tools, equipment, and materials relevant to area of assignment;
• Safety procedures;
• Inventory principles;
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and standards;
• Recordkeeping principles;
• Mathematical principles;
• Safe work practices.

SKILLS

• Prioritizing and assigning work;
• Using applicable tools and equipment related to area of assignment;
• Performing journey level trades maintenance activities;
• Reading blueprints, schematics, drawings, and/or construction drawings;
• Troubleshooting systems related to area of assignment;
• Preparing and maintaining a variety of maintenance records;
• Maintaining and procuring inventory and supplies;
• Performing mathematical calculations, including algebra and geometry;
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, and standards;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises.

Note

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Return To Work Retirees will have an hourly rate approximately 9% lower than listed below without falling below minimum wage.