Trades Maintenance Specialist I - Corrections Shop

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 29,976 - 40,446; Full time

Job summary

Pima County is looking for a Trades Maintenance Specialist I to manage and conduct journey-level maintenance tasks including repairs and preventive maintenance. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety protocols and maintaining records of operations.

The ideal candidate will have two years of experience in building maintenance or related fields, along with a valid Arizona driver's license. Join us to contribute to a diverse workforce focused on excellence!

Qualifications

• Two years journey-level experience in building maintenance, plumbing, HVAC, or electrical.
• Experience in a Trades Maintenance Apprentice position.
• Valid Arizona driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled analysis, repair, and maintenance of systems and vehicles.
• Manage handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Conduct quality control analysis on equipment.

Skills

Building maintenance

Plumbing

HVAC

Electrical repair

Safety procedures

Education

Two years journey-level experience

Valid driver's license

Tools

Voltage meter

Amp probes

Job description

Job Overview

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5798 - Trades Maintenance Specialist I

Salary Grade: 6

Pay Range: $21.76 - $29.36 per hour

Hiring Range: $21.76 - $25.56 per hour

Job Summary

Pima County's Facilities Management department is hiring a Trades Maintenance Specialist I to lead, participate in, or operate independently on journey-level maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, fabrication, construction, and preventive maintenance tasks. The position requires technical skills, experience and knowledge in the area of specialization and is accountable for activities, ensuring services or products comply with written procedures, engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, industry standards and statutory codes and requirements.

Essential Functions

• Performs skilled analysis, repair, and maintenance of equipment, systems, and vehicles;
• Leads fabrication and modifications of equipment, systems, and facilities based on verbal instructions, sketches, or technical drawings;
• Inspects, services, and maintains tools, equipment, and vehicles;
• Conducts quality‑control analysis on equipment and systems, implementing necessary corrective actions for optimal performance;
• Inspects, approves, or certifies the work of others, if certified or authorized;
• Maintains detailed records of activity, operations, service, and usage for equipment, vehicles, and systems;
• Prepares oral and written activity reports and estimates for complex operations, maintenance, and special projects;
• Prepares sketches and drawings to communicate work plans to supervisors, subordinates, and contractors;
• Coordinates activities with other units, agencies, or contractors to ensure efficient resource use and minimize disruptions;
• Monitors contractor performance, including goods and services provided;
• Conducts on‑the‑job training for employees in the assigned work‑unit;
• Manages the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with safety protocols;
• Maintains security and accountability for all tools, equipment, and materials, especially in sensitive environments (e.g., medical, law enforcement, correctional settings);
• Ensures the use of safety and personal protective equipment and implements work‑site traffic control procedures;
• Oversees the maintenance and care of turf grasses, trees, and ornamental shrubs, including pest control, fertilization, and addressing plant health issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years journey‑level experience in building maintenance, plumbing, HVAC, or electrical; or
• Two years of experience with Pima County in a Trades Maintenance Apprentice or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years experience in general building maintenance, including repairing or replacing commercial/institutional‑grade plumbing fixtures, evaporative cooling tower maintenance, and participating in aggressive preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing air handling equipment: bearings, shafts, fans, pulleys, dampers, belts, chilled and hot water coils; filter changes, lubricate, inspect, and document HVAC and chilled water equipment; calibrating or replacing pneumatic and low‑voltage thermostats.
• Experience servicing and repairing commercial lighting fixtures, light controls, switches, and receptacles; troubleshooting electrical motors and motor control centers; lock‑out/tag‑out compliance procedures; and use of voltage meter and amp probes.

Licenses and Certificates

Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid Arizona driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39‑month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Some positions require a valid Arizona commercial driver license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements at the time of appointment. Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable state and federal standards, rules, and regulations on physical requirements including drug and alcohol testing. Some positions require Arizona certification as an herbicide/pesticide applicator or backflow device inspector/repair person or installer, etc. The ability to obtain a jail pass is required. The county requires pre‑employment background checks, and successful candidates will receive a post‑offer, pre‑employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities. Some positions carry the risk of exposure to infectious diseases, blood‑borne pathogens, asbestos or wastewater products, therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary. This position will require a post‑job offer physical and/or drug screen, post‑job offer proof of immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.

Physical/Sensory and Working Conditions

Physical/sensory requirements include the ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds; safely operate assigned vehicles and other powered equipment; work in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, cold; wear required safety clothing/equipment; work in environments with obnoxious odors, noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or products; ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach elevated or below‑grade work platforms and job sites; differentiate between colors; perform bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping; grasping; hearing in noisy areas; speaking in person, on the phone, on a radio, or on a cell; vision to operate motor vehicles, commercial vehicles, forklift/power industrial equipment, distinguish colors, have depth perception, and have peripheral vision. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.