Trades Maintenance Specialist - Kino Substation

Trades Maintenance Specialist I - Kino Substation

Job Type: Classified

Salary Grade: 6

Pay Range: $20.83 - $28.11 per hour

The Trades Maintenance Specialist I leads, participates, or operates independently providing journey‑level maintenance, repair, diagnosis, troubleshooting, construction, fabrication, and preventive maintenance for facilities and equipment at the Kino Substation.

• 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;
• 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.

• Five (5) years of journey‑level experience in building maintenance, plumbing, HVAC, or electrical; or
• Two (2) years of experience with Pima County in a Trades Maintenance Technician or closely related position.
• Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in general building maintenance, including commercial plumbing, evaporative cooling tower maintenance, and mechanical blueprints.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing air‑handling equipment, HVAC, and chilled water systems.
• Experience servicing and repairing commercial lighting fixtures, electrical motors, motor control centers, and performing lock‑out tag‑out procedures.

• Valid Arizona driver license required at time of application and appointment.
• Failure to obtain/maintain required license constitutes grounds for termination.
• Positions requiring a CDL require an Arizona commercial driver license with appropriate endorsement(s).

• Background checks and personal background investigation are required before hiring.
• Physical and sensory requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds, operating vehicles and equipment, working in extreme heat, humidity, cold, and handling hazardous chemicals.
• Required equipment safety training and on‑the‑job training provided.

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Government Administration

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.