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Provo, Utah, United States
Onsite
100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158
Fax: (801) 851-8166 Email: humanresources@UtahCounty.gov
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The Utah County Public Works Department is a multi-service Department within County government operating in the areas of Administration, Buildings, Engineering, Mapping, Motor Pool, Parks, Roads, Special Projects, Surveying and Telecommunications.
Posting Date: October 5, 2026 Closing Date: *Open Until Filled
*All applications received by October 19, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST will be screened by the Human Resources Office. Those applicants meeting the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview. The Human Resource Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until the position is filled.
*May underfill as Facilities Maintenance Specialist I
Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish.
The Opportunity:
Under general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, performs skilled building maintenance, various construction activities, and needed repairs to Utah County owned or operated physical facilities. This is the working level of the series. Incumbents perform a broad array of assignments of considerable difficulty, requiring independent judgement.
Grade:
Facilities Maintenance Specialist II – 721
Facilities Maintenance Specialist I - 719
Starting Pay:
721 – $25.45 - $29.24 per hour
719 - $22.15 - $25.45 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Qualifications – Facilities Maintenance Specialist II
1. Associate degree or Apprenticeship in facility maintenance, trades, or other related fields.
2. Two (2) years of work experience in facility maintenance and repair.
3. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.
Job Qualifications – Facilities Maintenance Specialist I
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Two (2) years of work experience in facility maintenance and repair.
3. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Selected applicants must obtain the following certifications during the probationary period for new hires or the trial period for promoted county employees and must maintain certifications during employment. Selected applicants or county employees may be required to obtain additional certifications as directed.
a. Forklift Certification
b. CPR Certification
c. Complete a defensive driving course
d. Confined Space Training
e. Trench safety course
f. Completion of one (1) or more of the following classes/certifications:
i. State of Utah Fire Extinguisher Technician Certification
ii. State of Utah Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
iii. Certified welder
iv. Niagara and/or Delta Building Control Certificate
v. Type I, II, III, or Universal EPA CFC Certification and Utah State Natural Gas Certification
vi. Access Control Inet Certification
vii. Fire Alarm System Tech
viii. Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Tech
ix. HVAC Water Treatment Class with six (6) months of supervised water treatment of county equipment at satisfactory standards
x. Remote Pilot Certificate with a small UAS Rating
xi. Other applicable job certifications as approved or required by Supervisor and Division Manager
Click https://hr.utahcounty.gov/cms/uploads/Facilities_Maintenance_Specialist_II_b816801dde.pdf for a full job description
Benefits Package Includes:
100% paid premiums for health insurance
Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)
Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)
Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)
Fourteen (14) paid Holidays
Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
AAP/EEO Statement
It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.