Trades Maintenance Specialist I - Building Maintenance – Downtown

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

100d • $20 - $24

About The Position

The Pima County Facilities Management Department has two openings for a Trades Maintenance Specialist I for building maintenance - downtown. This position leads, participates, or operates independently in providing journey-level maintenance, repair, diagnosis, troubleshooting, construction, fabrication, and preventive maintenance. This role requires technical skills, experience, and knowledge in area of specialization, as well as training, lead, or supervisory skills, and knowledge. Accountable for activities and ensures services or products comply with written procedures, engineering drawings, specifications, contracts, industry standards, and statutory codes and requirements.

Requirements

• Five years journey-level experience in building maintenance, plumbing, HVAC, or electrical.
• Two years of experience with Pima County in a Trades Maintenance Technician or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum three (3) years experience in general building maintenance.
• Repairing or replacing commercial/institutional-grade plumbing fixtures including faucets, sinks, water closets, flushometers, urinals, and waterless units.
• Evaporative cooling tower maintenance.
• Utilizing mechanical and power drain augers.
• Reading and interpreting rough drawings and mechanical blueprints.
• Participating in aggressive preventative maintenance programs.
• Experience with/knowledge of troubleshooting and repairing air handling equipment.
• Experience performing filter changes, lubricating, inspecting, and documenting HVAC and chilled water equipment.
• Experience calibrating or replacing pneumatic and low-voltage thermostats.
• Experience servicing and repairing commercial lighting fixtures, light controls, switches, and receptacles.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical motors and motor control centers.
• Experience replacing a variety of electrical motors and associated components.
• Experience with lock-out tag-out compliance procedures and understanding electrical schematics.
• Experience using and understanding voltage meters and amp probes.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled analysis, repair, and maintenance of equipment, systems, and vehicles.
• Leads fabrication and modifications of equipment, systems, and facilities based on verbal instructions, sketches, or technical drawings.
• Inspects, services, and maintains tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Conducts quality-control analysis on equipment and systems, implementing necessary corrective actions for optimal performance.
• Inspects, approves, or certifies the work of others, if certified or authorized.
• Maintains detailed records of activity, operations, service, and usage for equipment, vehicles, and systems.
• Prepares oral and written activity reports and estimates for complex operations, maintenance, and special projects.
• Prepares sketches and drawings to communicate work plans to supervisors, subordinates, and contractors.
• Coordinates activities with other units, agencies, or contractors to ensure efficient resource use and minimize disruptions.
• Monitors contractor performance, including goods and services provided.
• Conducts on-the-job training for employees in the assigned work-unit.
• Manages the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with safety protocols.
• Maintains security and accountability for all tools, equipment, and materials, especially in sensitive environments.
• Ensures the use of safety and personal protective equipment and implements work-site traffic control procedures.
• Oversees the maintenance and care of turf grasses, trees, and ornamental shrubs, including pest control, fertilization, and addressing plant health issues.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Generous health insurance coverage.
• Retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Generous family leave policy.
• Wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• County-wide employee recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level