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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 expanded while you continue to build your career with the County.
Shift: Monday and Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Shift: Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
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
- Perform work with a greater purpose
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
- Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Employee discounts for goods and services
- Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
- Two years of experience involving a variety of repair and maintenance tasks, including semi-skilled trades tasks
- Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
- High school diploma or GED
- Must complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and MCSO background investigation and TOC certification to access County detention facilities
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 working within the system to finalize work orders
- Take initiative and work independently to replace air filters, drive belts, ballasts, light bulbs, light switches, wall outlets, and low voltage motors, managing work priorities
- 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
- Operates computers and mobile devices for time management, inventory, work assignments, and other related functions
Working Conditions
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The physical environment requires work to be performed both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Must be able to function independently or in a team working environment and interact professionally with members of the public, vendors, coworkers, and supervisors. Position requires one to regularly position self to repair, remodel, troubleshoot, and maintain various components used by the County, including ascending and descending ladders, climbing stairs, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching and grasping including fine manipulation. Must be able to lift arms above shoulders, lifting/deadlifting (floor to waist) of up to 50 pounds. Must be able to hear, see, and read. Work assignments are performed under some temperature extremes, confined areas, high noise levels, dim lighting, dust or smoke, potential contagious diseases, and traumatic subject matter. Exposure to various forms of hazardous energy sources relating to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Must be capable of using multiple forms of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to fulfill the requirements of the position. Working environments include adult and juvenile detention facilities, medical facilities, 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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We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance.