Trades Maintenance Specialist - Corrections Shop

Trades Maintenance Specialist I - Corrections Shop

Pima County's Facilities Management department is hiring for multiple Trades Maintenance Specialist I. These multiple positions, located at the Corrections Shop, lead, participate, or operate independently in providing journey-level maintenance, repair, diagnosis, troubleshooting, construction, fabrication, and preventive maintenance.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of journey-level experience in building maintenance, plumbing, HVAC, or electrical.
• Or two years of experience with Pima County in a Trades Maintenance Technician or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years experience in general building maintenance.
• Experience with/knowledge of troubleshooting and repairing air handling equipment.
• Experience servicing and repairing commercial lighting fixtures, light controls, switches, and receptacles.

Selection Procedure:
The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Licenses and Certificates:
Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.

Special Notice Items:
The ability to obtain a jail pass is required. The County requires pre-employment background checks.

EEO Information:
Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.