Trades Generalist

Posting Date

05/13/25

Application Deadline

05/27/25

Pay Range

$21.00- $32.00 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 expand 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 upcoming 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 12.27% 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 involving a variety of repair and maintenance tasks to include semi-skilled trades tasks

• 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 trade 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 & responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise