Trades Specialist

Posting Date

03/04/26

Final date to receive applications

03/11/26

Pay Range

$25.50 - $36.00 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Flood Control District

Are you ready to put your trade skills to work in a role that truly makes a difference? We are looking for a talented Trades Specialist to join our Operations & Maintenance Team and help protect and enhance communities across Maricopa County. In this hands‑on role, you'll use your expertise in carpentry, steel fabrication, and welding to maintain and repair critical Flood Control infrastructure.

Your work helps maintain community spaces that residents depend on every day. From scenic hiking trails and bike paths to open recreational areas, our projects create safe, functional infrastructure while providing residents with beautiful outdoor spaces to enjoy year‑round.

Flood Control? In a desert? Absolutely!

Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons - the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest‑growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here daily!

Want more information on the Flood Control District of Maricopa County? Check out this video!

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work‑life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low‑cost, high‑value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on‑site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

• Two years of fabrication and welding experience
• One year of construction experience
• High school diploma or GED

Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

• Knowledge of various tools, materials, fabricating, and welding techniques applied in a metal fabrication shop, and methods, practices, tools, and materials used in a variety of skilled trades to perform maintenance, repair, and construction work
• AWS Welding Certification(s) in SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW or equivalent
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions, and general procurement processes
• Skill in the safe and efficient operation of a variety of tools, equipment, and vehicles
• Skill to interpret and work from sketches, blueprints, maps, and plans
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Design, fabricate, and weld a variety of fixtures for the Flood Control District (FCD), including gates, panel fences, trash racks, bollards, aluminum boxes, antennas, etc.
• Repair, install, and/or perform maintenance of FCD fixtures and structures
• Operate a variety of trucks, equipment, and various hand and power tools in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures
• Responsible for supporting inventory management operations, including ordering, picking up, and delivering materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to ensure efficient workflow and operational support
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, maps, and calculate size requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

• Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds…