BUILDING MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

6d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Emergency & Military Affairs (DEMA), led by the Adjutant General, provides emergency management and military capabilities to the citizens of Arizona and the nation. The Emergency Management Division consists of three sections—Operations, Preparedness, and Financial Administration. Each section works collaboratively across the agency and with external partners to manage emergency responses and reduce the impacts of disasters. Additionally, DEMA is the headquarters for the Arizona National Guard, the primary combat reserve of the United States Military. The Arizona Army and Air National Guard provide military forces and equipment to accomplish community, state, and federal missions.

The Building Maintenance Specialist (BMS) performs maintenance tasks that require the application of highly skilled abilities in maintaining and repairing buildings and related utility service systems to include; building and grounds maintenance, plumbing, commercial electrical, carpentry, and industrial HVAC. Incumbent shall perform work with limited supervision and participate independently or as a team while maintaining facilities under the care of the Arizona Air National Guard (AZ ANG) 162nd Civil Engineering Squadron. This position assures all work is in compliance with state and federal codes; performs all assigned tasks within the established guidelines and instructions, adheres to established safety rules/procedures, ensures work is compliant with all applicable safety codes. Additionally, this position is required to take immediate action in emergency situations and is responsible for timely reporting on corrective action.
Actively participates in promoting a continuous improvement of workplace culture, through the use of teamwork, root cause problem solving, standard operating procedures, and review of performance metrics.

Requirements

• Knowledge of National and Local building codes
• Knowledge of Methods and practices involved in remodeling, construction, installation and replacing major utilities services
• Knowledge of Electricity, relays, circuitry, and controls which activate refrigeration units
• Knowledge of Common and specialized tools, equipment and materials
• Knowledge of Methods and practices of maintaining, remodeling, installing and replacing associated utility services in construction
• Knowledge of All aspects of construction, blueprints, schematics, sketches, structural components of buildings
• Knowledge of Material costs estimate for jobs completed and or in progress along with basic computer functions and capabilities
• Knowledge of High voltage, refrigeration principles, water and drain piping related to plumbing, carpentry
• Skilled in Extensive Building Maintenance; painting, roofing, flooring, electrical, HVAC and plumbing
• Skilled in Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
• Skilled in Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Skilled in The care and maintenance techniques regarding buildings and/or grounds
• Skilled in the layout, installation, repair and maintenance of water pipe systems and sub-systems
• Skilled in Comply with National and local building codes
• Skilled in Time management
• Skilled in Verbal and written communications
• Ability to Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with coworkers, vendors, and customers
• Ability to Produce working results
• Ability to Demonstrate leadership and resolve an assortment of maintenance issues at the field level
• Ability to Determine equipment and materials needed for a job
• Ability to Adhere to OSHA standards
• Ability to Adhere to and enforce all safety rules and regulations to ensure and provide for a safe and healthy work environment
• Ability to Work with minimal supervision or guidance and make immediate decisions
• Ability to Self-motivate and prioritize assigned projects
• Ability to Communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Ability to Diagnose/trouble shoot problems/malfunctions in a wide variety of mechanical, and electric equipment
• Ability to Monitor parts inventories and work logs using a personal computer
• Ability to Operate a two way radio and communicate with Tucson Airport Authority tower when operating the street sweeper on TIA runway/taxiways
• Ability to Handle refrigerant according to ADEQ requirements
• Possession of and ability to retain a current, valid Arizona state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation as well as possess the ability to achieve a favorable Tier 1 investigation for the purpose of obtaining/maintaining a Common Access Card (CAC) within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• HVAC/R maintenance certification with EPA Universal freon Certification or completion of an Electrical apprenticeship program preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains buildings and grounds as assigned by supervisor. Responds to facility requests for plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, fire pumps and generators, weed control, site drainage and repairs, fire alarm and suppression systems, fencing, gates, building controls, other minor to major facility repairs and upgrades. Performs preventative maintenance as assigned by supervision. Performs mobile sweeper operation on an active runway on a rotating basis.
• Participates in the installation preventative maintenance (PM) program and keeps accurate records of all work performed. Coordinates scheduled workload with supervision, contractors, and project managers on all installation projects to minimize impact on day-to-day Wing operations. Provides call back response to the facilities after-hours/emergency help desk and oversees repair work as necessary.
• Coordinates work with building managers, supervisors and vendors for assigned projects. Coordinates and work with Operations Management, supervisors, and other maintenance staff on projects, and routine work. Reviews and evaluates work procedures and make recommendations for improvement. Maintains accurate records of equipment and material. Provides all necessary documentation prior, during, and after completion of assigned task. Inspect work areas to determine any problems or hazards to work functions. Take appropriate action for resolution. Work with Operations Management for scheduling periodic service and repair.
• Provides material requests as needed for assigned projects. Determines equipment and materials required for work. Participates in the planning, estimating, costing and ordering of materials in a timely and efficient manner; detecting and resolving work stoppages; responsible for assigned equipment.
• Operate a computer system utilizing Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, and Power Point.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Paid Parental Leave program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed