Journey Maintenance Specialist (Capitol Hill Complex)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

State of Utah is seeking a Journey Maintenance Specialist to perform skilled maintenance, construction, and technical consultation for state facilities. This on-site role in Salt Lake City requires project management, blueprint reading, and collaboration across trades.

The position emphasizes troubleshooting, fabrication, cost estimates, and compliance with codes, with a focus on hands-on experience in facility maintenance and related mechanical/electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in facility/building maintenance or construction.
• Experience with hand tools and construction machinery.
• Trade school training or equivalent background in mechanical/electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• This job involves a wide variety of skilled maintenance/construction duties with independent project handling.
• Provide technical consultation, develop project plans, and prepare related estimates.
• Build, fabricate, or repair structures and equipment from drawings or verbal instructions.
• Weld, solder, braze, grind, and fabricate using various materials.
• Paint, finish, and refinish wood, metal, and other surfaces.
• Perform general facility maintenance including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and cleaning.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Construction

Hand tools

Construction machinery

Electrical systems

Heating cooling systems

Schematic drawings

Computer controls

Education

Trade school training

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, apply to join our team today as 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

Application Deadline –Open Until Filled

This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

This is a journey level job. Incumbents perform a wide variety of skilled maintenance/construction duties requiring independent ability to organize and complete maintenance or construction projects, including technical consultation and limited design work, materials and cost estimates, plus compliance with applicable codes.

A Journey Maintenance Specialist May

• 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.

Qualifications

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 have a valid Utah Driver's License
• 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

350 North State Street

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84114

United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• 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. Read more about DFCM here.

EEO Statement

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].