ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS

Managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people both in our parks and through our partners.
To learn more about Arizona State Parks and Trails, visit our web site at azstateparks.com.
Arizona State Parks and Trails protects and preserves 30 State Parks and Natural Areas. The agency also includes the State Trails Program, outdoor-related Grants Program, the State Historic Preservation Office, as well as the Off-Highway Vehicle Program, and more. Arizona State Parks and Trails provides over 1,400 camping and RV sites throughout the parks and manages 8 of the top 25 most visited natural attractions in Arizona.

MAINTENANCE / ELECTRICAL SPECIAIST
SOUTHERN REGION

Job Location:

Address: will be based at  Kartchner Caverns, 2980 S. Hwy 90, Benson, AZ 85602

Posting Details:

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 / per hour 

Grade: 17

Closing Date: February 19, 2025

Job Summary:

This position is an electrical maintenance position. Maintains all electrical systems on eight Southern Region parks, including the Kartchner cave, campgrounds and all park facilities.

Job Duties:

- Repair and maintain industrial, commercial and residential electrical systems.
- Install electrical equipment. Perform preventive maintenance of electrical systems.
- Read blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of electrical systems.
- Conduct work to NEC standards.
- As part of Construction Services needs. May include plumbing, carpentry, automotive, custodial, taking fees, tram driver.
- Operates motor vehicles, small power tools and equipment. Work from height, using ladders and/or scaffolding, in tight spaces, on back, or overhead. Wears proper PPE.
- Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
Equipment operations.
Lutron and Musco lighting systems.
Fire, security, UPS systems.
Basic use of hand and power tools.
State Parks and Trails Policies and Procedures.
Basic computer usage and web-based applications.
Radios and emergency procedures.

Skill in:
Electrical systems maintenance and repair.
Installation of new/replacement electric powered equipment.
Reading/drawing project blueprint.
Driving, operating automotive equipment.
Oral and written communications.
Public contact and Interpersonal relationships.

Ability to:
Handling visitors complaints, emergency situations and other stressful work environment and large groups of people while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
Uniformly and consistently interpret and enforce agency and park rules and regulations.
Communicate effectively both written and oral.
Conduct and participate in a wide variety of resource management programs.
Work independently on work assignments as necessary.
Work nights, weekends and holidays.
Work as a member of a team.
Obtain and maintain an Arizona drivers license.
Operate park equipment and power tools safely and effectively.
Work in extreme heat and 99% humidity.
Work at other State Parks, when necessary.
Ability to relocate to another state park seasonally and/or permanently on periodic basis.

Selective Preference(s):

Experience with electrical systems.
Experience with Natural Resources.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Must obtain, possess and maintain a current Arizona Driver’s license appropriate to assignment.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
● Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
● Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
● 10 paid holidays per year
● Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the firs