Building Maintenance Specialist ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

About the role

Under general direction of the Physical Plant Supervisor, the Building Maintenance Specialist (BMS) position is responsible for maintaining state owned facilities, which includes the physical structures, mechanical/electrical systems, and utilities. The BMS position is responsible for requesting purchase orders, maintaining required documentation associated with work orders, and time keeping. This position is required to know building system codes, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, and safe working techniques and procedures. This position will work independently with limited supervision, will utilize excellent communication, organizational and management skills in order to achieve positive task outcomes for agency customers and stakeholders. This position may be asked to accommodate after-hours emergency work, as well as leading and training co-workers when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair physical building structures, HVAC systems, electrical systems, water systems and associated equipment.
• Execute preventative maintenance programs and building inspections which include, but not limited to repairing or replacing filters, lights, walls and flooring.
• Receive and document work orders through the agency's computer maintenance management system, TRI RIGA.
• Document purchases made with P Card; maintain shop and vehicles in optimum working condition.
• Cost and order materials to make necessary repairs; inspect work projects and determine if work stoppage is necessary.
• Maintain power tools; interpret blue prints and schematics.
• Significant travel in the assigned region is required with possible overnight stay based on site location; drive long hours to multiple work locations in a variety of weather conditions such as extreme cold, heat, high winds, and blowing dust; remote or rugged terrain.

Requirements

• Knowledge of construction equipment and materials.
• Knowledge of best practices involving new construction, remodels and building repairs.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local building codes and procedures.
• Knowledge of state procurement rules and procedures.
• Skill in use of TRI RIGA for documenting work orders and materials.
• Skill in utilizing general office equipment; computers/software, copiers.
• Skill in reconfiguring, building and deconstructing modular furniture.
• Skill in utilization of power/hand tools and heavy construction equipment.
• Skill in costing/estimating materials and services.
• Skill in construction skills associated with the building trades.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, stakeholders, vendors and contractors.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to execute and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
• Ability to diagnose construction, electrical or mechanical problems which might impact or compromise the safety of buildings, structures and facilities.
• Ability to utilize Google Suite applications and Microsoft applications.

Qualifications

• Two years experience equivalent to a Building Maintenance Technician.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Employment contingent upon passing physical examination.
• This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job.
• 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

• 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