Trades Maintenance Specialist I - Building Maintenance – Downtown

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

1d•$21 - $29

About The Position

The Pima County Facilities Management Department has an opening 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.
OR: 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.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
Valid driver license is required at time of application.
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.

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: bearings, shafts, fans, pulleys, dampers, belts, chilled and hot water coils.
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 (e.g., medical, law enforcement, correctional settings)
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

Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
In addition, a County-wide employee recognition program rewards employees who exemplify the County values of being accountable, respectful and ethical as well as providing great customer service.

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