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Job Location:

MAINTENANCE SECTION NORTHERN
US 89 MP 551.2
Page AZ 86040

Posting Details:

Salary: $45,523.20 - $55,523.20 
Anticipated Salary: $50,523.20
*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive
Grade: 17
Closing Date: August 10th, 2026

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Physical Plant Supervisor, this position is responsible for maintaining State owned facilities which include physical structures, mechanical, electrical systems and utilities. Also responsible for obtaining purchase orders and maintaining required documentation for purchased supplies and materials. Working knowledge of building system code, OSHA requirements and knowledge of safe working techniques and procedures is required.
Will work independently with limited supervision and will communicate with customers, stakeholders and vendors, utilizing time management and interpersonal skills. On occasion may be asked to take the lead, training subordinates and must be able to accomodate occasional after-hour emergencies. This position will also operate as site coordinator managing communications with janitorial vendors, establishing communications for repairs, maintenance and upgrades, serving as the liaison.
*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Job Duties:

Maintain and repair physical building and structures; HVAC, electrical and water systems and operate associated equipment. Operates as site coordinator managing communications with janitorial vendors, establishing communications for repairs, maintenance and upgrades, serving as the liaison between housed employees, Facilities Management and vendors.
Diagnose repair issues. Research best solutions for making repairs and oversee contractor based projects. Preventative maintenance and building inspections; filters, lights, flooring and plumbing fixtures. Receive and document work utilizing electronic service work orders (Tririga). Meet MAP competencies, document P-Card purchased; maintain shop and vehicle appropriately. Purchase materials and tools to make necessary repairs. Inspect on-going work and determine if work stoppage is required.
Maintain power tools. Maintain required training, interpret blueprints and schematics when required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
* Broad knowledge of building maintenance and the construction trades.
* Knowledge of applicable state and federal building codes; building and construction trades best practices.
* Demonstrable knowledge of safety rules, regulations, codes and laws.
* General computer skills..
Skill in:
* Use of common and specialized tools, equipment and materials related to assigned project; reading blueprints, sketches and structural components of buildings and related utility service systems; all applicable building code; building and construction best practices.
* Skill estimating and ordering project materials.
Ability to:
* Develop and maintain good business relationships with customers, vendors and other stakeholders.
* Work independently and sometimes take the oversight lead as a project or vendor requires utilizing excellent customer service.

Selective Preference(s):

One year experience equivalent to a building maintenance technician.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Employee Referral Program
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.

Retirement:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

*Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive pay-out.

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