Trades Generalist

Posting Date

10 / 07 / 25

Application Deadline

10 / 14 / 25

Pay Range

$21.75 - $33.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Facilities Management

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

Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% 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 to include semi-skilled trades tasks

High school diploma or GED

Must complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) background investigation to access County detention facilities

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

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, such as 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 basic hand tools, benders, cordless power tools, 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 and 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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