Building Maintenance Specialist ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Job Summary

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 and maintaining required documentation associated with work orders and time keeping. This position will work independently with limited supervision, 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, 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. Employment contingent upon passing physical examination. Significant travel and possible overnight stay in area of assignment.

Job Duties

• Maintain and repair physical building structures, HVAC systems, electrical systems, water systems and associated equipment.
• Execute preventative maintenance programs, building inspections which include but not limited to repairing or replacing filters, lights, walls, etc.
• Receive and document work orders through the agency's computer maintenance management system, TRIRIGA.
• Document purchases made with P Card; maintain shop and vehicles in optimum working conditions.
• Cost and order materials to make necessary repairs; inspect work projects and determine if work stoppage is necessary.
• Maintain power tools; interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Maintain and update required training.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge Of:

• Construction equipment and materials.
• Best practices involving new construction, remodels and building repairs.
• Federal, State and local building codes and procedures.
• State Procurement rules and procedures.
• Google Workspace.
• Building systems codes, OSHA requirements and safe working techniques and procedures.

Skill In:

• Construction skills associated with the building trades.
• Utilization of power/hand tools and heavy construction equipment.
• Use of TRIRIGA for documenting work orders and materials.
• Utilize general office equipment; computers/software, copiers.
• Reconfiguring, building and deconstructing modular furniture.
• Excellent communication, organizational and management skills.

Ability To:

• Diagnose construction, electrical or mechanical problems which might impact or compromise the safety of building, structures and facilities.
• Execute and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
• Communicate effectively with customers, stakeholders, vendors and contractors.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

Selective Preference

• Two years of 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. 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

Retirement

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