Trades Generalist

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About the Position

The Trades Generalist is responsible for the ongoing maintenance and repair of Maricopa County facilities, including keeping spaces, structures, and infrastructure in proper operating condition in a routine, scheduled, or anticipated fashion to prevent failure or degradation. Your expertise will be valued, and your knowledge will be expanded while you continue to build your career with the County.

About Us

As the landlord for all facilities owned by Maricopa County, the Facilities Management Department is responsible for the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of more than 200 facilities comprised of over 10 million square feet. Facilities Management is made up of a collaborative team that provides and performs various functions to meet the facility-related needs of all Maricopa County Departments. Our broad range of services includes various aspects of the ongoing operations and maintenance of all County-owned facilities, management of all facility projects, and in-house design services.

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

• Two years of experience involving a variety of repair and maintenance tasks including semi-skilled trades tasks

• High school diploma or GED

• Complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) background investigation to access County detention facilities

• Must possess or can obtain a valid Arizona driver's license and have an acceptable driving record by the time of hire

We Also Value

• Three years of experience within a large commercial, industrial, or institutional environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products and selected software programs, including Maximo

Job Contributions

• Facilitate and correct all repairs associated with a specific work order, including routine and/or emergency repairs

• Respond to assigned service calls in person in all Maricopa County buildings working within the system to finalize work orders

• Replace air filters, drive belts, ballasts, light bulbs, light switches, wall outlets, and low voltage motors, managing work priorities on-site

• Operate hand tools and power equipment necessary to perform various building maintenance and repair tasks

• Perform other trades activities - carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, and mechanical maintenance

• Operate computers and mobile devices for time management, inventory, work assignments, and other related functions

• Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

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

• Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, 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

• Must be proficient with and capable of using essential hand tools, benders, cordless power tools, and electrical testing equipment, including multimeter, clamp meter, megohmmeter, circuit tracer, etc. Must be capable of working with aerial lifts upon completion of county-provided training. Must be capable of using various forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required to fulfill the requirements of the position

Special working environments include but are not limited to

• Adult & juvenile detention facilities, medical facilities, both detention and public health, forensics, courts, and related justice facilities

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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