Trades Maintenance Specialist - Building Maintenance - Outlying

Job Description Summary

Department:
Facilities Management

Job Title:

Trades Maintenance Specialist I

Job Type: Classified

Classification: 5798 - Trades Maintenance Specialist I

Salary Grade: 6

Pay Range: $21.12 - $28.50 per hour

• Performs skilled analysis, repair, and maintenance of equipment, systems, and vehicles
• Leads fabrication and modifications of equipment, systems, and facilities based on verbal instructions, sketches, or technical drawings
• Inspects, services, and maintains tools, equipment, and vehicles
• Conducts quality‑control analysis on equipment and systems, implementing necessary corrective actions for optimal performance
• Inspects, approves, or certifies the work of others, if certified or authorized
• Maintains detailed records of activity, operations, service, and usage for equipment, vehicles, and systems
• Prepares oral and written activity reports and estimates for complex operations, maintenance, and special projects
• Prepares sketches and drawings to communicate work plans to supervisors, subordinates, and contractors
• Coordinates activities with other units, agencies, or contractors to ensure efficient resource use and minimize disruptions
• Monitors contractor performance, including goods and services provided
• Conducts on‑the‑job training for employees in the assigned work‑unit
• Manages the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with safety protocols
• Maintains security and accountability for all tools, equipment, and materials, especially in sensitive environments (e.g., medical, law enforcement, correctional settings)
• Ensures the use of safety and personal protective equipment and implements work‑site traffic control procedures
• Oversees the maintenance and care of turf grasses, trees, and ornamental shrubs, including pest control, fertilization, and addressing plant health issues

• Two years journey‑level experience in building maintenance, plumbing, HVAC or electrical
• OR:
  Two years of experience with Pima County in a Trades Maintenance Apprentice or closely‑related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment
• Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application

• Minimum three (3) years experience in general building maintenance: repairing or replacing commercial/institutional‑grade plumbing, electrical, and HVAC equipment and fixtures
• Troubleshooting various building hardware and specialty equipment
• Evaporative cooling tower maintenance
• Utilizing power tools and drain cleaning equipment
• Knowledge of PPE and safety protocols
• Participating in aggressive preventative maintenance programs
• Experience with or knowledge of repairing or replacing commercial/institutional‑grade plumbing fixtures to include faucets, sinks, water closets, flushometers, urinals, and waterless units
• Reading and interpreting rough drawings and mechanical blueprints
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing air handling equipment (bearings, shafts, fans, pulleys, dampers, belts, chilled and hot water coils)
• Experience performing filter changes, lubricating, inspecting, and documenting HVAC and chilled water equipment
• Experience calibrating or replacing pneumatic and low voltage thermostats
• Experience servicing and repairing commercial lighting fixtures, light controls, switches, and receptacles
• Experience troubleshooting electrical motors and motor control centers
• Experience replacing a variety of electrical motors and associated components
• Experience with lock out tag out compliance procedures and understanding electrical schematics
• Experience using and understanding voltage and amperage meters

• Valid driver license at time of application
• Valid Arizona driver license at time of appointment
• 39‑month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine suitability to operate county vehicles
• Required Arizona Class D driver license at time of application or appointment
• Optional Arizona commercial driver license (CDL) with appropriate…