Journey Maintenance Specialist

State of Utah; Taylorsville (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability

Career growth

Meaningful work

Supportive work environment

Job summary

State of Utah is seeking an experienced Journey Maintenance Specialist to support state agencies with high-level maintenance, construction, and technical consultation. This in-office role requires a versatile skill set across trades and a proven problem-solving track record.

Location is Taylorsville, UT, with the ability to work with multiple systems and components. The ideal candidate brings hands-on facility experience, trade-school training or equivalent, and the ability to read blueprints,

Qualifications

• Hands-on facility/building maintenance experience.
• Experience with mechanical/electrical systems or similar training.
• Ability to read blueprints or working drawings.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems; performs preventative maintenance.
• Provides technical consultation including project planning and estimates.
• Builds, fabricates, or repairs structures and equipment from drawings.
• Welds, solders, brazes, grinds, and fabricates materials.
• Paints and refinishes wood, metal, and other materials.
• Performs general facility maintenance including carpentry, plumbing, electrical.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Construction

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Blueprint reading

Education

Trade school training

Tools

Hand tools

Construction machinery

Welding equipment

Job description

Are you an experienced facilities/building maintenance professional seeking a role where your vast experience in the skilled trades are the key to supporting state agencies? We are looking for a versatile Journey Maintenance Specialist to support state agencies through high-level maintenance, construction, and technical consultation. If you possess a diverse skill set and a proven track record of skilled problem-solving, we work to maintain and improve critical state infrastructure!

Job Details

• FT / PT Status - Full-Time
• Benefits Eligibility - This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
• Salary - $19.23 - $31.88 Hourly Wage
• Remote Work / In-Office - In-Office / On-Site
• Recruiter - Victoria Trujillo | [e-mail]
• Application Deadline - Open Until Filled
• Job posting may close at any time after a minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems, makes adjustments, repairs and/or performs preventative maintenance on computers, vehicles, equipment, or machinery, etc.
• Provides technical consultation to originators of project job orders, including development of project plans and related estimates.
• Builds, fabricates, or repairs structures, equipment, and/or miscellaneous articles from verbal instructions, blueprints and/or working drawings.
• Welds, solders, brazes, grinds, and/or fabricates various materials.
• Paints, finishes and refinishes wood, metal and other materials.
• Performs general facility maintenance including painting, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, as well as general cleaning and sanitation.
• Performs related plumbing, mechanical, painting and pipe fitting, etc., duties.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, exceptional reliability, and a genuine willingness to learn and grow within the role. We are seeking an individual with hands-on experience in facility/building maintenance, construction or experience working directly with hand tools and construction machinery. Relevant trade school training, education, or a demonstrated background with mechanical and electrical systems—or an equivalent combination of practical experience and training—will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical systems.
• Heating and cooling systems.
• Culinary and waste water piping systems.
• Reading schematic drawings.
• Working with computer controls

Supplemental Information

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work in confined areas, bend and crouch and work with hazardous chemicals.
• Must be able to see and hear.
• Must be available for On Call.

About The Role

Location - 4315 S 2700 W, Taylorsville, Utah, 84129, United States

Background Check Required - Yes

Drug Test Required - No

Schedule Code - B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture.

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

The Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) is dedicated to providing professional services to assist State entities in meeting their facility needs for the benefit of the public, and is the building manager for all State owned facilities.

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].