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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5663 - Trades Maintenance Specialist II
Salary Grade: 9
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $24.66 - $29.60 Per Hour
Pay Range: $24.66 - $34.53 Per Hour
Range Explanation:
Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
Currently, there is a $3.00 per hour temporary special assignment pay for Trades Maintenance Specialist I and II staff assigned to the Pima County Jail.
More Experience = More Pay!
Starting pay is based on the experience you bring to this position. Join the Trades Maintenance team where you will use your skills performing journey-level maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, fabrication, construction, and preventive maintenance work. You’ll work in a stable and rewarding environment with opportunities for growth. This is more than job, it’s a career.
The first review of applications will be on 09/18/2026.
The Trades Maintenance Specialist II position is a working Trades Maintenance position performing all duties required of a Trades Maintenance Specialist I. In addition to these duties, it is expected to lead by example, ensure workflow continuity by stepping-in when needed to assist and work alongside maintenance personnel, train new employees, perform administrative duties such as Workday and Maximo and be able to cover for the supervisor when the supervisor is absent.
This position reports to the Corrections Maintenance Shop at Pima County Main Jail (1270 W. Silverlake Rd). The schedule is five evening shifts per week, from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (second shift). Assigned workdays rotate on a quarterly basis.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Performs operational and preventive maintenance on complex facilities, equipment, and systems, including ecological or natural resource areas;
Executes critical repairs to systems and equipment to maintain functionality, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, permits, and regulations;
Acts as a technical expert in the maintenance and modification of complex equipment and systems, including natural resource management;
Interprets and applies relevant codes, standards, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to facilitate work processes;
Prepares working sketches, drawings, and resource estimates for assigned projects and modifications;
Operates specialized equipment to support various activities within the organization;
Recommends improvements to equipment, facilities, and systems to enhance operability, reliability, and compliance with standards;
Acts as a work center shift supervisor in the absence of the Trades Maintenance Supervisor (TM Supervisor);
Inspects and approves work performed by maintenance staff, ensuring quality and adherence to standards;
Coordinates equipment modifications and maintenance with facility managers and operations staff to minimize service disruptions;
Maintains security and confidentiality of sensitive equipment, materials, and end-products, particularly in law enforcement or correctional settings;
Participates in the development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and contracts for equipment, supplies, and services;
Monitors contractor/vendor performance to ensure compliance with contract provisions for equipment, supplies, and services;
Provides or coordinates specialized training for maintenance staff on supported systems and equipment;
Maintains comprehensive records of work performed, equipment modifications, and operational logs, and prepares periodic or special reports for management.
Minimum Qualifications:
Four years of journey-level experience in building maintenance, plumbing, HVAC, or electrical.
OR:
Two years of experience with Pima County in a Trades Maintenance Specialist I or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
Experience with written communication, especially with written shift summaries and documentation of issues.
Experience performing visual site inspections for maintenance issues, including random follow up quality control inspections for completed work.
Experience communicating with management regarding parts, supplies, and tools needed for maintenance projects.
Experience in a professional setting, using Microsoft Outlook, Maximo, and Workday.
Minimum six (6) months experience in a maintenance setting, in a lead, supervisor, or foreman capacity, overseeing a crew of four (4) or larger.
Experience with recognizing safety hazards and providing the necessary tools or equipment to safely carry out a task.
Experience with preventive maintenance programs and associated tracking/scheduling.
Experience training maintenance staff as needed on correct use of tools, equipment, or related apparatus.
Experience with/knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, carpentry, water treatment, general building maintenance, and energy management systems.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information:
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Some positions require a valid Arizona commercial driver license (CDL) with appropriate endorsement(s) at the time of appointment, or prior to completion of an initial/promotional probation period. Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards, rules, and regulations on physical requirements including drug and alcohol testing. Some positions require Arizona certification as an herbicide/pesticide applicator or backflow device inspector/repair person or installer, etc. at the time of appointment or prior to completion of an initial/promotional probation period. Failure to obtain / maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Items: The ability to obtain a jail pass is required. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. Some positions carry the risk of exposure to infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, asbestos or wastewater products, therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Some positions require the ability to: lift and carry up to seventy-five pounds; safely operate assigned vehicles and other powered equipment; work in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, cold; safely wear required safety clothing/equipment; work with on in the presence of obnoxious odors; work with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or products; ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach and work upon elevated or below-grade work platforms and job sites; differentiate between colors. Action Activity - bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, and stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas on a radio, behind themselves; Speaking Activity - in person, on a phone, on a radio; Vision - must be able to operate a motor vehicle, operate a commercial vehicle, operate machinery, operate forklift/power industrial equipment, distinguish color, have depth perception, have peripheral vision. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
