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About the Position

The Trades Generalist is responsible for the ongoing maintenance and repair of Maricopa County facilities to include 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.

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

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Growth and stability since 1871

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Exceptional work-life balance

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

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System

• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves

• 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

• Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

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We Require

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

• High school diploma or GED

Other Requirements

• Valid Arizona Driver's License upon hire

• Complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) background investigation 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

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

Working Conditions

• The physical environment requires work to be performed both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions

• Ability 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

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

• Ability to hear, see, and read. Work assignments are performed under some extreme temperatures, 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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