General Maintenance Mechanic (Phoenix) (Multiple Positions)

Phase2 Technology; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Tuition reduction

Retirement plans

Recreation access

Job summary

University of Arizona is seeking a General Maintenance Mechanic in Phoenix to support campus facilities. The role involves repair, alteration and remodeling across buildings and spaces, working independently or with teams, including evenings/weekends to minimize noise and disruptions.

Responsibilities include assisting with carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, and site maintenance while keeping records and ensuring safe, clean environments. 40-hour work week; non-exempt; open until filled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the Fleet Safety Policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance and repair work on building items and equipment under supervision.
• Assists with patching, painting, heating/cooling, flooring, lighting, event setup, and material delivery; cleans work areas.
• Assists skilled trades employees with daily activities on assigned jobs.
• Maintains facility grounds and keeps spaces clean, safe, and orderly.
• Maintains records of repairs and equipment requiring future service.
• Maintains all classrooms, residential buildings, labs, libraries and public spaces in good condition.

Skills

Carpentry

Drywall repair

Flooring

Painting

Concrete

Plumbing basics

HVAC

Landscape maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Maintenance Mechanic (Phoenix) (Multiple Positions)

Position Highlights

The Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) is a 30-acre, urban medical and bioscience campus with more than 1.7 million square-feet of biomedical-related research, academic, and clinical facilities with plans for more than 6 million square-feet at build out. It is the only site where you will find all 3 of Arizona's public universities in one location conducting and collaborating in research. University Facility Services-Phoenix is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for learning, research and work through the highest quality facilities maintenance staff. This position's primary focus will be to provide the faculty, staff, students and visitors of the University with the best maintained and the safest buildings possible through staff dedication and teamwork.

Due to the nature of our educational environment, this position may occasionally work evenings and weekends to reduce noise or to support other facilities management activities during non-traditional business hours.

The position will perform skilled work in the maintenance, repair, alteration, and remodeling of buildings, offices and other campus facilities. Work is performed independently, in teams, or by assisting skilled trade positions. Assignments involve numerous trade areas, such as carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, drywall, concrete and other office needs.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• life insurance and disability programs
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
• retirement plans
• access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
• and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance and repair work on various building items and equipment under general supervision.
• Assists with duties, including patch and paint, heating/cooling, flooring, lighting, event activity set-up, delivery of materials, and the clean-up of shop and work areas.
• Assists skilled trades employees with daily activities on assigned jobs.
• Maintains facility grounds and environment in a clean, attractive, orderly, safe, and healthy condition.
• Maintains records of repairs and equipment requiring future service.
• Maintains all classroom and residential buildings, laboratories, libraries and all public spaces in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of carpentry, drywall repair, flooring, painting, concrete, basic plumbing, heating and air conditioning and landscape maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience is required, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, apprenticeship training, and relevant experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance and repair work.

Additional Details

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $20.33 - $25.41

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade: 5

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

OC2

Job Family

Skilled Crafts & Trades

Job Function

Facil, Grounds, & Infra

Type of criminal background check required

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

2

Target Hire Date

9/28/2026

Open Date

8/12/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Contact Information for Candidates

[e-mail]

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