Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist

Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist

Keep our facilities running, our people safe, and our operations seamless. We’re looking for a skilled Lead Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist who will assist in driving operational excellence across state facilities. As a Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist, you’ll serve as a key technical resource and mentor—utilizing your comprehensive skills in building controls, maintenance and construction, and trade systems to keep our operations safe and seamless.

Job Details:

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $25.91 - $40.16 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter – Victoria Trujillo | victoriatrujillo@utah.gov | 801-957-7235
Application Deadline –Open Until Filled

Key Responsibilities

As a Lead Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist you will:

Under general supervision, serves as the lead worker for maintenance and construction activities within assigned state facilities. Performs advanced journey-level work in multiple building trades, coordinates maintenance and small construction projects, assigns and monitors daily work activities, mentor and train staff, and ensures facilities are maintained in a safe, efficient, and professional manner. This position serves as a technical resource for facility managers, maintenance staff, contractors, and state agencies while promoting quality workmanship, safety, and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must possess one of the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in commercial building maintenance, construction, facilities management, or a recognized building trade; or
  
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in a building trade and four (4) years of journey-level experience; or
  
• An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• Currently have a valid Utah Driver's License
  

Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to applicants with experience in:

• Commercial or institutional facility maintenance
  
• Government facilities maintenance
  
• Healthcare, educational, or correctional facilities maintenance
  
• Building automation systems (BAS)
  
• Energy management systems 
  
• Construction project coordination
  
• Preventive maintenance planning
  
• Supervisory or lead-worker experience
  
• Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Electrical systems
  
• Heating and cooling systems
  
• Culinary and waste water piping systems experience
  
• Experience reading schematic drawings

Preferred Licenses and Certifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
  
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification
  
• Forklift and aerial lift certifications
  
• First Aid and CPR Certification
  
• Building Operator Certification (BOC)
  
• Other trade-specific certifications related to facility maintenance and construction
  

Supplemental Information
The employee must be able to:

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
  
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crawl, and reach while performing maintenance duties.
  
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, and work from elevated platforms or aerial lifts.
  
• Work in mechanical rooms, rooftops, confined spaces, and other challenging environments.
  
• Operate hand tools, power tools, equipment, and state vehicles safely.
  
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations, including occasional after-hours or on-call assignments, as required.

About the Role

Location –350 North State Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
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