Building Maintenance Worker - Aviation Department

City of Phoenix (AZ)•Phoenix, AZ

36d•$25 - $39

About The Position

Over 52 million passengers traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in 2024, one of the busiest airports in the country and in the nation's 5th largest city. Sky Harbor is the largest of three airports in the Phoenix Airport System (Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports) which is operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department and has an economic impact over $44 billion annually. The City of Phoenix is seeking dedicated employees with extensive journey-level experience in the maintenance, repair, alteration, and remodeling of buildings, offices, houses, and other facilities. Assignments involve numerous trades and skills, such as rough carpentry, cabinet making, plumbing, routine electrical or welding work, roofing, painting, drywall finishing, concrete/masonry work, and locksmithing. This position performs daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work on doors and traditional style locks throughout city facilities and buildings. A high degree of competence in several trades is expected, with more than one at or above the acceptable skilled level. Work is performed independently or in teams and could involve occasionally serving as a crew leader over other Building Maintenance Workers for specified projects. This position is responsible for determining appropriate work methods, tools, and materials used for most assignments.

Requirements

Three years of skilled level experience in building maintenance and repair work, with a high level of proficiency in at least two of the building trades.
Completion of an acceptable apprenticeship program.
OR Six years of trades experience, three of which are at the skilled level, with a high level of proficiency in at least two of the building trades.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
This position will require working 2nd or 3rd shifts, including weekends and holidays.
This position will require working at heights, ladders, and aerial lifts with approximate heights of 6ft feet to 60ft.
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Commercial plumbing.
Experience with Painting and drywall.
Experience with Floor covering installation: ceramic tile, carpet, and VCT.
Experience with Performing skilled work in the maintenance, repair, alteration, and remodeling of buildings, offices, houses, or other City facilities.
Experience working in an airport or other secured environment.
Backflow device certification, highly desirable.
Higher education preferred - any college credits (Associate/Bachelor's degree) or certification(s).

Responsibilities

Performs daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work on doors and traditional style locks throughout city facilities and buildings.
Determine appropriate work methods, tools, and materials used for most assignments.
Work is performed independently or in teams and could involve occasionally serving as a crew leader over other Building Maintenance Workers for specified projects.

Benefits

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
Dental, vision, and life insurance options
Employer paid long-term disability
Free Bus/light rail pass
Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi