Maintenance Specialist

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About the Position

The Maintenance Specialist performs skilled labor in construction and maintenance activities on District flood control structures with a commitment to minimalizing environmental impacts while enhancing the quality of life for residents living near them. In addition to providing flood protection, many of the District's structures are aesthetically pleasing, multi-use facilities that meld with the desert environment and provide hiking trails, bike paths, and open space to be enjoyed by the residents of Maricopa County.

About Us

Flood Control? In a desert? Absolutely!

Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons - the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here daily!

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Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• High school diploma or GED

• Two years of experience using a variety of semi-skilled repair and trades tasks in a construction and maintenance environment

• Valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement issued by the State of Arizona

• State and federal regulations require Maricopa County to conduct a pre-employment safety history investigation for all positions that require an applicant to possess a commercial driver's license (CDL). Maricopa County must also conduct a pre-employment safety history investigation for positions that directly impact commercial motor vehicle safety but which may not specifically require a valid CDL

• A post-offer drug screen is required for this position

• Valid Pest Control Certification (Right of Way) from the Department of Agriculture or the ability to obtain within six months of hire

We Also Value

• Three or more years of general maintenance experience.

• Experience working in the public sector

• Experience in the operation of a variety of tools, equipment, and vehicles

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and maps

• Knowledge of landscape and roadway maintenance and repair methods and materials

• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations involved in truck and equipment operations

• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and First Aid

• Skill to safely and efficiently operate and maintain trucks and equipment in accordance with standard operating and safety procedures

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Ability to use a personal computer

Job Contributions

• Maintain Flood Control structures by performing carpentry, electrical, irrigation repair, installation, masonry, painting, pesticide application, plumbing, road repair, weed abatement, or welding work to construct or perform maintenance on all FCD structures and properties

• Operates a variety of trucks, equipment, and hand tools in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures

• Assist the Field Supervisor in preparing daily activity, material/equipment usage, personnel reports, and ordering and picking up materials, supplies, and tools

• Supervise maintenance crews in the absence of the Crew Leader or Field Supervisor

• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Working Conditions

• Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly

• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration

• Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel

• The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

• The position generally conducts business out in the field utilizing various hand tools for numerous types of construction and maintenance duties, including shovels, rakes, pickaxes, brooms and varying-sized electric and hand tools. Familiarization with four-wheel drive capabilities, along with self-recovery winching techniques, will be needed from time to time

Protective Equipment Required

• Fieldwork will often be conducted in remote locations under potentially extreme weather environments. Attire for the position will be provided and maintained by Maricopa County and has the potential for General Construction and/or Field Inspection PPE required to perform duties daily. This includes but is not limited to safety-toe footwear, hard hats, high visibility vests, eye protection, durable pants such as jeans

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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