BUILDING MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

Arizona Department of Administration•Yuma, AZ
•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry is seeking a Building Maintenance Specialist for the Facilities Management Division at Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Yuma in San Luis, Arizona. The position performs a range of general facility maintenance, repair, and construction duties, including preventative maintenance and work involving plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, kitchen equipment, and utility service systems. The role also plans maintenance projects, maintains tools and equipment, completes required documentation, and supervises inmate workers.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of structural issues involving buildings and utility service systems, including blueprints, safety practices, and codes.
  • Knowledge of electrical, electronic, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, general facility maintenance, and preventative maintenance trades.
  • Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and ordering materials.
  • Knowledge of common and specialized tools used to perform the duties.
  • Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and national and local building codes and regulations.
  • Skill in basic reading of blueprints, schematics, and general construction information.
  • Skill in working with mechanical devices, electrical systems, and preventative maintenance.
  • Skill in using and demonstrating the use of common and specialized tools.
  • Written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain interpersonal relationships.
  • Ability to work in a prison environment.
  • Ability to supervise inmate work crews.
  • Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation, drug test, and medical/physical examination.
  • Employees must complete a tuberculosis test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.
  • Employees driving on State business must hold and maintain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, pass required driving-record checks, and complete required driver training. Employees using a personal vehicle on State business must maintain required liability insurance.
  • Newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

  • On-the-job training as a technical or generalized maintenance staff person.
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Technical education.
  • Specialized trade school or union training.

Responsibilities

  • Schedule and plan maintenance-related projects, including pricing, material lists, equipment, and other related needs.
  • Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks as required and scheduled.
  • Complete related documentation as required by policy and as directed by a supervisor.
  • Use basic office equipment, including computers, internet research, and document preparation.
  • Inspect and maintain tools and equipment to ensure they are in proper working order and accounted for.
  • Supervise and evaluate inmate workers’ performance.
  • Attend staff meetings and training as required.
  • Drive on State business.
  • Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment.

Benefits

  • Vacation and sick days, plus 10 paid holidays per year.
  • Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
  • Medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options.
  • Retirement program; positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
  • Optional deferred compensation plans.
  • Credit union membership.
  • Wellness program.
  • Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program.
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