Construction Specialist

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking a Construction Specialist to provide support at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility, a 1,650-acre public shooting range. This role involves inspecting and maintaining range areas and facilities, performing minor repairs, and assisting with various maintenance tasks. The position operates in a noisy environment and may involve working in extreme weather conditions. The Ben Avery Shooting Facility is one of the largest publicly operated shooting facilities in the country, offering a safe and quality recreation experience for all users.

Requirements

Knowledge of customer service techniques.
Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, equipment and materials used in the work place pertaining to facilities maintenance, repair and improvement, and custodial work.
Basic knowledge of Federal and local safety laws, rules and policies governing work activities and safety equipment.
Knowledge of EPA guidelines regarding shooting range lead management practices.
Basic knowledge of national and local building codes.
Knowledge of methods and techniques used in lifting, moving, stacking, storing and protecting tools, equipment and materials.
Knowledge of methods and practices applied in generalized preventive maintenance, repair, remodeling and construction activities.
Skill in basic hand and power tools such as table saw, circular saw, jack hammer, angle grinder, welding equipment, metal cutting torch.
Skill in operating equipment such as a wheel loader, backhoe, landscape tractor, power washer, weed sprayer.
Skill in reading plans and designs and laying out a work area.
Skill in facilities repairs such as basic electrical, plumbing, drywall and flooring.
Skill in estimating materials and developing materials lists for projects.
Ability to perform arithmetic functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with staff, customers, clients, contractors, or the public face to face or over the phone settings.
Ability to observe/monitor conditions to determine compliance with prescribed operating safety standards.
Receipt of a level 1 fingerprint clearance card.
Must be able to legally possess a firearm in accordance with 18 U.S. Code § 922(g).
Possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.
Completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
Medical/Physical examination will include baseline blood lead and zinc levels and a baseline hearing test, all of which will be monitored on an annual basis.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

Will be required to obtain an herbicide/pesticide applicators license.
Will be required to obtain an herbicide/pesticide applicators license.

Responsibilities

Provides support at a 1,650 acre public Shooting Range facility.
Inspects all range areas and facilities to determine any problems and needs for repair or maintenance and develops a plan to fix any issues or deficiencies.
Provides day-to-day maintenance and performs minor maintenance for electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, welding and masonry.
Performs weed mitigation.
Occasionally assigned to Range Safety Officer duties as needed for coverage.
Works with staff, inmate crews, and volunteer camp hosts in performing shooting range facilities maintenance, repairs, improvements, and custodial work including: plumbing, minor electrical and HVAC, masonry, painting, drywall, flooring, earth work, and concrete, welding, using hand and power tools.
Performs facility wide landscaping, janitorial duties and weed mitigation.
Performs best management practices as scheduled across the facility.
Inspects and maintains the ConVault above ground refueling station and schedules fuel delivers as needed.
Performs hand-on periodic, standard inspection and preventive maintenance on tools, equipment, ranges, grounds and facilities.
Provide guidance to employees and volunteers in performing repairs and maintenance including the inspection, annual certification, and replacement/replenishment of serviceable items such as fire extinguishers, AED Units and First Aid Kits.
Operates equipment such as pressure washer, chainsaw, backhoe, wheel loader or water truck, forklift, gator and bobcat.
Performs Range Safety Officer duties at the facility as assigned.
Provides program and range information.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

13 days’ of vacation
12 sick days
10 paid holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Participation in the nationally recognized Arizona State Retirement System
Superior health care options
Vision care, dental care, pharmacy benefits, and flexible spending account (options available)
Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance options are available
Many more benefit programs are available
Paid Parental Leave program