Trades Maintenance Specialist I - Corrections Shop

About the role

The Pima County Facilities Management department is seeking a Trades Maintenance Specialist I to join our team. This position is responsible for performing skilled analysis, repair, and maintenance of equipment, systems, and vehicles. The ideal candidate will lead, participate, or operate independently in providing journey-level maintenance, repair, diagnosis, troubleshooting, construction, fabrication, and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled analysis, repair, and maintenance of equipment, systems, and vehicles
• Led 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
• 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
• Covers coordination activities with other units, agencies, or contractors to ensure efficient resource use and minimize disruptions
• Monitors contractor performance, including goods and services provided
• Manages the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with safety protocols
• 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

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years experience in general building maintenance: Repairing or replacing commercial/institutional-grade plumbing fixtures to include 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, lubricate, inspect, and document 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 understand electrical schematics. Experience using and understanding voltage meter and amp probes.

Skills

Essential skills include the ability to perform skilled analysis, repair, and maintenance of equipment, systems, and vehicles; lead fabrication and modifications of equipment, systems, and facilities based on verbal instructions, sketches, or technical drawings; inspect, service, and maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles; conduct quality-control analysis on equipment and systems, implementing necessary corrective actions for optimal performance; maintain detailed records of activity, operations, service, and usage for equipment, vehicles, and systems; prepare oral and written activity reports and estimates for complex operations, maintenance, and special projects; prepare sketches and drawings to communicate work plans to supervisors, subordinates, and contractors; coordinate activities with other units, agencies, or contractors to ensure efficient resource use and minimize disruptions; monitor contractor performance, including goods and services provided; manage the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with safety protocols; ensure the use of safety and personal protective equipment and implement work-site traffic control procedures; oversee the maintenance and care of turf grasses, trees, and ornamental shrubs, including pest control, fertilization, and addressing plant health issues.

Benefits

Join a stable and rewarding environment with opportunities for growth. This is more than a job, it’s a career.

Pay

Starting pay is based on the experience you bring to this position. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided by the supervisor.