Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician

Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician

$24.33 - $35.23 Hourly

Apache Junction, AZ

Full-Time

Job Number

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Division

Facilities Maintenance

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

9/10/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Description

(Anticipated Hiring Range: $24.33 - $25.56/hour)

Positions assigned to this class perform various maintenance tasks on city buildings and facilities, including mechanical equipment repairs and inspections. Perform semi-independent preventative maintenance on HVAC/R. Oversees the work of private contractors and minor remodeling projects.

• Maintain and replace electrical fixtures to include but not limited to, receptacles, GFI, photo cells, ballast, wiring, conduit, breakers, transformers, relays, contact points, fans, motors, pumps, etc.
• Roof repairs, to include patching, repair tile and carpets, install electrical equipment, replace locks and doors, weather proof exterior windows, walls and doors.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on plumbing fixtures, water heaters, faucets, valves, fire sprinkler lines, water lines. HVAC/R systems including cooling towers, c systems; pumps and boilers.
• Assist in the installation of HVAC/R units, heaters, motors, compressors and mini splits and equipment.
• Repairs or replaces electrical components, such as: contact points, starters, motors, transformers, breakers, fuses, relays, wire looms and capacitors.
• Maintains written or electronic logs on preventative maintenance, cooling tower, water use, filter changes, belt life, bearing life and cooler pump life cycles, HVAC/R units, boilers and fans. Evaluates and recommends, HVAC/R replacements and new products to lower maintenance and operating costs of HVAC/R equipment.
• Maintain records and monitor activity on Energy Management Control Systems.
• Conduct safety inspections and checks of emergency lighting, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and fire sprinklers.
• Replace air filters on a routine schedule. Perform general cleaning and maintenance tasks on vehicle and equipment. Monitor equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety.
• Obtain price quotes for suppliers and labor estimates for projects.
• Communicate verbal and written on projects and project needs to coworkers, vendors and contractors.
• May supervise lower-level facilities maintenance staff.
• May analyzes gauge and meter readings related to: pneumatic air, water pressure, water chemicals and solids content, refrigerant pressures, oil pressure and contaminant content. Maintain all records of evaporative cooling equipment. Replace belts, bearings and filters.
• Support the City’s policies, goals, and objectives and work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Education and Experience

Must possess a high school diploma or GED, and three (3) years paid full-time experience in building construction trades or facilities maintenance or operations, or repair and installation of heating and air conditioning systems.

• City and Department procedures, policies and guidelines;
  City Code.
• OSHA laws, regulations and standards;
  National Incident Management System (NIMS) procedures.
• National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.
• Installing, troubleshooting and repairing HVAC/R systems, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Methods and techniques used in the operation, maintenance, installation and repair of large HVAC/R systems in an industrial environment.
• Locate and repair refrigerant leaks, balance air systems.
• Federal EPA regulations on handling and disposal of refrigerants and related chemicals.
• HVAC air balancing
• Injury prevention, safety standards and proper procedures.

• Building trade skills to include HVAC/R, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Building automated control systems and digital electronic HVAC controls.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard software such as Microsoft Office and specialized software and standard office equipment.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks and demands; presenting a professional demeanor while working in stressful situations.
• Establishing and maintaining…