Lead Maintenance Specialist

Lead Maintenance Specialist

Keep our facilities running, our people safe, and our operations seamless. We’re looking for a skilled Lead Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist who will assist in driving operational excellence across state facilities. As a Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist, you’ll serve as a key technical resource and mentor—utilizing your comprehensive skills in building controls, maintenance and construction, welding, and trade systems to keep our operations safe and seamless.

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $25.91 - $40.16 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter – Victoria Trujillo | victoriatrujillo
Final date to receive applications – 10/4/2026*

* This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Under general supervision, serve as the lead worker for maintenance and construction activities within assigned state facilities. Perform advanced journey-level work in multiple building trades, coordinate maintenance and small construction projects, assign and monitors daily work activities, mentor and train staff, and ensure facilities are maintained in a safe, efficient, and professional manner. This position serves as a technical resource for facility managers, maintenance staff, contractors, and state agencies while promoting quality workmanship, safety, and excellent customer service.

Applicants must possess one of the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in commercial building maintenance, construction, facilities management, or a recognized building trade; or
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in a building trade and four (4) years of journey-level experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• Currently have a valid Utah Driver's License

Preference may be given to applicants with experience in:

• Commercial or institutional facility maintenance
• Government facilities maintenance
• Healthcare, educational, or correctional facilities maintenance
• Building automation systems (BAS)
• Energy management systems
• Construction project coordination
• Preventive maintenance planning
• Supervisory or lead-worker experience
• Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Electrical systems
• Heating and cooling systems
• Culinary and waste water piping systems experience
• Experience reading schematic drawings

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification
• Forklift and aerial lift certifications
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Building Operator Certification (BOC)
• Other trade-specific certifications related to facility maintenance and construction

The employee must be able to:

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crawl, and reach while performing maintenance duties.
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, and work from elevated platforms or aerial lifts.
• Work in mechanical rooms, rooftops, confined spaces, and other challenging environments.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, equipment, and state vehicles safely.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations, including occasional after-hours or on-call assignments, as required.