Building Maintenance Specialist

DEPT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

To make Arizona's communities safer by delivering effective rehabilitative services to the young people entrusted to our care.

To provide the young people in our care with evidence-based rehabilitative services that enhance their well being and equip them with the skills and resources they need to thrive as successful members of society.

Adobe Mountain School/Facility Maintenance

2800 W. Pinnacle Peak Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85027

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The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking Building Maintenance Specialist applicants who are passionate about their profession and who will be committed to making a difference in the lives of Arizona’s underserved youth. This position is responsible for, but not limited to, training, mentoring and supervising the adjudicated youth work crews; installing and maintaining complex watering systems; well maintenance;

well water treatment and testing; HVAC preventative maintenance/changing filters and belts; keeping grounds well-groomed and weed free; conducting tool/equipment repairs; maintaining tool accountability; maintaining records of materials used; ensuring completed projects meet specifications; and exercising good judgment when making decisions that impact the agency. ADJC wants you to come join our talented and diverse Maintenance Team. At ADJC you will have the ability to collaborate in a team oriented environment.

• Performing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, painting, masonry, custodial, HVAC and grounds keeping/landscaping maintenance tasks of ADJC buildings and grounds
• Training, mentoring and supervising adjudicated youth work crews
• Keeping grounds well-groomed, weed free and installing and maintaining complex watering systems
• Performing periodic inspections and preventative maintenance of ADJC facilities and equipment
• Conducting tool/equipment repairs, maintaining tool accountability and operating power tools and equipment
• Following all safety rules and regulations
• Maintaining records of materials used and ensuring completed projects meet specifications
• Responding to emergency maintenance situations
• Completing and attending all trainings and meetings are required/scheduled
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Preventative maintenance; building repairs; remodeling; construction techniques
• Hands-on training; employee mentoring; safety practices
• Landscaping techniques
• Custodial cleaning
• Verifying work hours
• Basic computer skills to include the Google Suites applications (Gmail, docs, sheets, presentations, etc.)

• Common and specialized tools used in construction and grounds keeping
• Following directions
• Reading/Comprehending sketches, drawings and utility diagrams
• Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, carpentry and general building trades
• Maintaining and securing tools, equipment, and materials
• Scheduling and prioritizing work
• Operation of grounds keeping equipment and power tools
• Applying plant chemicals.

• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• Work in a prison environment
• Make informed decisions
• Work independently
• Adapt to a changing environment
• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships
• Multitask
• Adhere to all agency policies and procedures
• Meet goals and objectives

The preferred candidate will have:

• Two (2) or more years of professional experience providing building maintenance, to include landscaping or grounds keeping. Certifications/training in carpentry, plumbing, heating/cooling, electrical, or grounds keeping preferred

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function on the job, then the following requirements apply. 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 records checks. The license must be…