Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician

City of Apache Junction Economic Development; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Apache Junction is seeking a Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform extensive maintenance on city buildings and facilities, including mechanical, electrical, and HVAC/R systems. The role also oversees contractors, maintains energy management logs, and ensures safety compliance.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, electrical repairs, plumbing work, and assisting with installations of HVAC/R equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and 3 years of paid full‑time experience in building trades, facilities maintenance, or HVAC/R repairs.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NEC, EPA rules, and safety standards is required.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, use standard tools, and supervise contractors or junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on electrical fixtures, HVAC/R systems, plumbing, and related equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and safety inspections; oversee contractors and minor remodeling projects.
• Maintain logs of maintenance activity and energy management system data; communicate project needs clearly.

Skills

HVAC/R

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Control systems

Safety procedures

Communication

Multi-trade

Blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power tools

Job description

Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician

$24.33 - $35.23 Hourly

Apache Junction, AZ

Full-Time

Job Number

202600087

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Division

Facilities Maintenance

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

9/10/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Description

(Anticipated Hiring Range: $24.33 - $25.56/hour)

Positions assigned to this class perform various maintenance tasks on city buildings and facilities, including mechanical equipment repairs and inspections. Perform semi-independent preventative maintenance on HVAC/R. Oversees the work of private contractors and minor remodeling projects.

Essential Duties

• Maintain and replace electrical fixtures to include but not limited to, receptacles, GFI, photo cells, ballast, wiring, conduit, breakers, transformers, relays, contact points, fans, motors, pumps, etc.
• Roof repairs, to include patching, repair tile and carpets, install electrical equipment, replace locks and doors, weather proof exterior windows, walls and doors.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on plumbing fixtures, water heaters, faucets, valves, fire sprinkler lines, water lines. HVAC/R systems including cooling towers, c systems; pumps and boilers.
• Assist in the installation of HVAC/R units, heaters, motors, compressors and mini splits and equipment.
• Repairs or replaces electrical components, such as: contact points, starters, motors, transformers, breakers, fuses, relays, wire looms and capacitors.
• Maintains written or electronic logs on preventative maintenance, cooling tower, water use, filter changes, belt life, bearing life and cooler pump life cycles, HVAC/R units, boilers and fans. Evaluates and recommends, HVAC/R replacements and new products to lower maintenance and operating costs of HVAC/R equipment.
• Maintain records and monitor activity on Energy Management Control Systems.
• Conduct safety inspections and checks of emergency lighting, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and fire sprinklers.
• Replace air filters on a routine schedule. Perform general cleaning and maintenance tasks on vehicle and equipment. Monitor equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety.
• Obtain price quotes for suppliers and labor estimates for projects.
• Communicate verbal and written on projects and project needs to coworkers, vendors and contractors.
• May supervise lower-level facilities maintenance staff.
• May analyzes gauge and meter readings related to: pneumatic air, water pressure, water chemicals and solids content, refrigerant pressures, oil pressure and contaminant content. Maintain all records of evaporative cooling equipment. Replace belts, bearings and filters.
• Support the City’s policies, goals, and objectives and work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Must possess a high school diploma or GED, and three (3) years paid full-time experience in building construction trades or facilities maintenance or operations, or repair and installation of heating and air conditioning systems.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge

• City and Department procedures, policies and guidelines; City Code.
• OSHA laws, regulations and standards; National Incident Management System (NIMS) procedures.
• National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.
• Installing, troubleshooting and repairing HVAC/R systems, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Methods and techniques used in the operation, maintenance, installation and repair of large HVAC/R systems in an industrial environment.
• Locate and repair refrigerant leaks, balance air systems.
• Federal EPA regulations on handling and disposal of refrigerants and related chemicals.
• HVAC air balancing
• Injury prevention, safety standards and proper procedures.

Skills

• Building trade skills to include HVAC/R, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Building automated control systems and digital electronic HVAC controls.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard software such as Microsoft Office and specialized software and standard office equipment.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks and demands; presenting a professional demeanor while working in stressful situations.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships
• Clear and concise communication verbal and written.
• Performing tasks in various trades (carpentry, masonry, construction, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
• Proper use of various power and hand tools; Interpreting blueprints and construction plans.

Pre-employment Requirements

Candidates who are selected for appointment may be fingerprinted, if 18 or older; successfully complete a background investigation, employment verification and may be subject to a drug/alcohol test, medical, polygraph and/or psychological evaluation. Candidates who are appointed will be required to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in Arizona or meet the transportation needs of the position.

License/Certification

Must obtain a Section 608 Technician Certification - Type I & Type II certification as required by 40 CFR, part 82, subpart F from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency within one year of appointment.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Work is performed in an outdoor/indoor environment and will require the operation of a vehicle and tools. Required to perform a full range of motion with lifting and/or carrying items weighing up to 75 pounds; bending, stooping and climbing ladders. Some work is performed in a standard office environment. May require frequent sitting and continuous operation of a personal computer.

Employer City of Apache Junction

Address 300 E Superstition Blvd

Apache Junction, Arizona, 85119

Phone [phone]

Website https://www.apachejunctionaz.gov/

Benefits

The City of Apache Junction offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please click here for more information.