Maintenance Worker I-Housing

City of Flagstaff; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Arizona State Retirement System with

Deferred Compensation Options

Up to 4% Annual Pay for Performance In

Group Insurance including Health, Dent

13 Paid Holidays

First-Time Homebuyer Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

City of Flagstaff in Flagstaff, AZ is seeking a maintenance worker to support residential assets and grounds. Responsibilities include repairing, painting, cleaning, operating hand tools, and assisting with snow removal and basic electrical/plumbing tasks under HUD standards.

You will join a team that values practical problem-solving, safety, and dependable attendance. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license; willingness to obtain AZ license; occasional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year of experience and/or training in building or grounds maintenance including painting, custodial, drywall repair, plumbing, heating or electrical.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and training accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Participates in maintenance, construction, and repair work on residential assets and projects.
• Performs repairs and maintenance to meet HUD minimum property standards and REAC/PHAS specs.
• Operates hand tools and hand power equipment; may operate heavy equipment.
• Assists in landscape care and grounds maintenance.
• Participates in snow removal operations safely.
• May supervise or direct subordinate personnel as assigned.
• Loads/unloads equipment and performs basic carpentry, painting, roofing, plumbing, minor electrical work; reads plans as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Hand tools

Heavy equipment operation

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Help support families and neighborhoods by maintaining residential homes and properties through hands-on repair work, general upkeep, and site clean-up. In this role, you'll tackle a wide variety of tasks - fixing what needs fixing, caring for outdoor spaces, and ensuring homes and yards remain safe, functional, and welcoming. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical problem-solving, working outdoors, and making a meaningful impact in the community.

Position Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Participates in work crews performing a wide variety of maintenance, construction, and repair work on residential assets and projects.
• Participates in and performs repairs as well as residential building maintenance to meet HUD minimum property standards and the REAC/PHAS specifications.
• Operates hand tools and hand power equipment.
• May operate heavy equipment.
• Basic knowledge and participates in the preparation and care of landscape and Housing Authority grounds.
• Using basic equipment, actively participates in all snow removal operations activities in a safe manner, as required.
• May provide work direction to subordinate personnel and use personnel management skills to effectively address and resolve job related problems, as assigned.
• May be assigned responsibility for the acceptable completion of a maintenance project, with little direct supervision.
• Safely participates in such activities as helping load and unload equipment on trucks, trimming trees with power saws, landscaping, minimal construction work, building repairs, painting both exteriors and interiors, roofing, plumbing, minor electric work, window/screen repairs, carpentry and heating repairs.
• Occasionally work from blueprints, sketches, building plans, and frequently follow oral, or written instructions.
• May assist in estimating and requisitioning materials, supplies, and equipment needed to maintain residential facilities and projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of experience and/or training relating to building or grounds maintenance including:
• Painting,
• Custodial,
• Drywall repair,
• Plumbing
• Heating or,
• Electrical
• Or any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements.
• Valid driver's license

Other Requirements

• Must possess or obtain upon employment a valid Arizona driver's license.
• Complete two trainings within eighteen (18) months of employment, such as blood borne pathogens, asbestos awareness, fair housing and public housing overall maintenance from a certified professional association.
• Must have the ability to be contacted and to respond in a timely manner and be willing and able to occasionally perform emergency work on evenings and weekends, if needed.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
• Must be able to understand and carry out written and oral instructions, including work orders.
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, the general public and housing authority residents.

Current Compensation And Benefits

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to work with a committed team making a difference in our community. Located in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, AZ, you'll enjoy a unique quality of life with outdoor recreation, stunning scenery and a welcoming community.

Our Total Compensation Package Includes Best-in-class Benefits And An Annual Salary Of $40,518.40 - $60,777.60, Based On The Candidate's Qualifications And Experience. Plus:

• Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match
• Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) with a mandatory contribution rate of approximately 12%
• Deferred Compensation Options
• Up to 4% Annual Pay for Performance Increase

Group Insurance including Health, Dental and Vision coverage

Flexible & Health Savings Accounts

13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty

Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance

First-Time Homebuyer Assistance

Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer

Tuition Assistance

Employee Clinic, Telehealth, Wellness Program & Incentives

Tobacco Cessation Program

Employer Assistance Program

Recognition including Workiversary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards

Employee Discounts: Mountain Line Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers

Please note that Compensation and Benefits are subject to change based on future policy change, budgetary impact, and Council changes.

The City of Flagstaff is looking for team members who are passionate about community, innovation, and quality of life. Come be a part of this cool community and see why the City of Flagstaff is a great place to work!

The City belongs to Northern Arizona Public Employees Benefit Trust (NAPEBT), a consortium formed to combine resources and leverage buying power in order to provide comprehensive and cost-effective benefits to employees. NAPEBT currently includes the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Coconino Community College, Flagstaff Unified School District, Mountain Line, Kachina Village Improvement District, and the Coconino County Accommodation School. NAPEBT continually works to ensure a better benefits package than any of the employers could offer individually, which keeps benefits costs down for employees.

Insurance

Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability options.

Retirement

Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), or the Elected Officials Retirement Plan (EORP) based on eligibility requirements.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may make pre- or post-tax contributions to a 457 Retirement Plan through Voya, Nationwide, or Mission Square account via Payroll Deduction.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare benefits, Arizona State or Public Safety Retirement, annual vacation, 13 paid holidays, paid Parental Leave, an offsite health clinic, Employee Assistance Program, wellness program and incentives, First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance Program, and so much more. The City of Flagstaff is a Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer. To view comprehensive benefits information, click here