Maintenance Specialist

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

39d • $22 - $33

About The Position

As a Maintenance Specialist, you will work outdoors year-round in Arizona’s desert environment, taking a hands-on role in building and maintaining the flood control structures that protect our communities. Your skilled construction and maintenance expertise directly supports public safety while preserving the natural landscape. Beyond flood protection, the Flood Control District maintains multi-use facilities, including hiking trails, bike paths, and open spaces that enhance the quality of life across Maricopa County. This is more than a maintenance role; it is an opportunity to strengthen infrastructure, to protect neighborhoods, and care for community spaces that residents use and value every day. We are currently hiring for several positions across multiple yard locations.

Requirements

• Two years of experience using a variety of semi-skilled repair and trades tasks in a construction and maintenance environment
• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess a valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement
• Maricopa County is required by state and federal regulations to conduct a pre-employment safety history investigation for all positions that require an applicant to possess a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Maricopa County is also required to conduct a pre-employment safety history investigation for positions that directly impact commercial motor vehicle safety, but which may not specifically require a valid CDL
• Valid Pest Control Certification (Right of Way) from the Department of Agriculture or the ability to obtain within six months of hire
• This position requires a post-offer drug screen for CDL holders

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of general maintenance experience
• Experience working in the public sector
• Experience in the operation of a variety of tools, equipment, and vehicles
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and maps
• Knowledge of landscape and roadway maintenance and repair methods and materials
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations involved in truck and equipment operations
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions, and First Aid
• Skill to safely and efficiently operate and maintain trucks and equipment in accordance with standard operating and safety procedures
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Responsibilities

• Maintain Flood Control structures by performing carpentry, electrical, irrigation repair, installation, masonry, painting, pesticide application, plumbing, road repair, weed abatement, or welding work to construct or perform maintenance on all FCD structures and properties
• Operate a variety of trucks, equipment, and hand tools in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures
• Assist the Field Supervisor in preparing daily activity, material/equipment usage, personnel reports, and ordering and picking up materials, supplies, and tools
• Supervise maintenance crews in the absence of the Crew Leader or Field Supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Benefits

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED