Lead Maintenance Specialist

About

The Role

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
• Final date to receive applications – 10/4/2026*

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 monitor 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

Taylorsville State Office Building
4315 S 2700 W
Taylorsville, Utah, 84129
United States

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