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What’s your purpose?
Have you considered investing in your community? Pinal County is a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives. Public service is a rewarding career choice; not only does it offer a strong sense of purpose, but it also benefits you financially. We may not be the most competitive in salary, but we provide great value to our employees, including highly sought-after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years, and very affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your passion and support your retirement!
Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you. We are growing so be sure to check out all of our other opportunities as well!
- An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
- Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
- 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
- After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
- After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
- 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
- Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
- Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
- Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
- Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
- Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
- Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
- Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
- Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
- Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
- Dental and Vision Plans
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Quarterly Wellness Challenges
- Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
- Vaccination Clinics
- Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
- Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
- Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
- Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
- Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Telehealth
- Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
- Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
- Civil Service Leave
- Van Pool Options
- Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
- Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
- Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.
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JOB SUMMARY
Perform skilled and semi-skilled labor in the inspection, repair, and maintenance of County facilities, including plumbing, mechanical, painting, masonry, and basic electrical work under basic supervision.
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled facilities maintenance and repair tasks, including plumbing, mechanical, masonry, locks, framing, drywall, painting, and basic electrical and HVAC work and operate hand and power tools.
- Work on assigned projects and make appropriate decisions based on work experience.
- Complete assigned work orders, identify material and equipment needs for each assigned project and organize supplies and equipment and work with special project and construction teams as directed.
- Perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and component replacement on plumbing and electrical and repair building interior and external components as directed.
- Maintain grounds and landscaped areas at County buildings including playgrounds and sports fields and operate specialized vehicles and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
- Utilize proper safety precautions in all work performed and report problems and emergency situations.
- Perform maintenance and repairs within scope of authority and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures and notify supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority.
- Maintain records and logs of services performed and time and material costs, enter work order and project completion data on computer system, and prepare written reports as required.
- Follow all safety rules and regulations and closely follow verbal and written instructions and report safety hazards, equipment problems, repair needs, security issues, and emergency situations.
- Respond as directed to perform emergency tasks and assist with maintaining supplies inventory.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
- Perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Two (2) years of facilities maintenance experience within one of the following or combination of trades including, plumbing, mechanical, masonry, locks, framing, drywall, painting, and basic electrical or HVAC.
- Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
- Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of materials, methods, tools, equipment, and supplies used in facilities maintenance.
- Knowledge of Federal and state safety rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions, including proper use and storage of chemicals and OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.
- Skill in maintaining accurate repair and maintenance records.
- Ability to operate and maintain tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Ability to follow and enforce safety standards when working in secure areas.
- Ability to work independently to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is heavy and requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, handle, grasp, reach, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, hear, speak, stand, stoop, walk, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to my co-workers or others.
The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, which may impact your future Pinal County applications.
Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources.
All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT). Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law. Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.
Benefits
Pinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona! We offer a wide range of employee benefits. You can Read more details about our organizations benefit program or you can review the list below:
- An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.
- Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
- 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
- After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
- After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
- Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
- 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
- Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
- Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
- Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
- Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
- Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
- Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
- Top Tier Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Insure your whole family on a PPO plan for as low as $57.94/mo.
- Insure you and your children on a PPO plan for ZERO premium cost
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
- Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
- Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
- Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
- Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
- Quarterly Well Challenges
- Vaccination Clinics Onsite
- Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Telehealth
- Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
- Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
- Civil Service Leave
- VanPool Options
- Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
- Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
- Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance