Job Details

Posting Date
02/23/26

Application Deadline
Open Until Filled

Pay Range
$21.75 - $33.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type
Unclassified

Department
Facilities Management

About the Position

The Trades Generalist is responsible for the ongoing maintenance and repair of Maricopa County facilities, including keeping spaces, structures, and infrastructure in proper operating condition in a routine, scheduled, or anticipated fashion to prevent failure or degradation. Your expertise will be valued, and your knowledge will continue to expand as you build your career with Maricopa County.

We are currently hiring for three shift schedules:

• Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Sunday - Thursday from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM
• Friday and Monday from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM

Note: Night/weekend shift receives shift differential

About Us

As the landlord for all facilities owned by Maricopa County, the Facilities Management Department is responsible for the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of more than 200 facilities comprised of over 10 million square feet. Facilities Management is made up of a collaborative team that provides and performs various functions to meet the facility-related needs of all Maricopa County Departments. Our broad range of services includes various aspects of the ongoing operations and maintenance of all County-owned facilities, management of all facility projects, and in-house design services.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two years of experience involving a variety of repair and maintenance tasks to include semi-skilled trades tasks
• High school diploma or GED

Other Requirements

• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire and have an acceptable driving record
• Must complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) background investigation to access County detention facilities

We Also Value

• Three years of experience within a large commercial, industrial, or institutional environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and selected software programs, including Maximo

Job Contributions

• Facilitate and correct all repairs associated with a specific work order, including routine and/or emergency repairs
• Respond to assigned service calls in person in all Maricopa County buildings, working within the system to finalize work orders
• Replace air filters, drive belts, ballasts, light bulbs, light switches, wall outlets, and low-voltage motors, managing work priorities on site
• Operate hand tools and power equipment necessary to perform various building maintenance and repair tasks
• Perform other trades activities, such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, and mechanical maintenance
• Operate computers and mobile devices for time management, inventory, work assignments, and other related functions
• Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly
• Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel
• The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• Special working environments include, but are not limited to, adult and juvenile detention facilities, medical facilities (both detention and public health), forensics, courts, and related justice facilities

Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware

Must be proficient with and capable of using basic hand tools, benders, cordless power tools, electrical testing equipment, including multimeter, clamp meter, megohmmeter, circuit tracer, etc. Must be capable of working with aerial lifts upon completion of County-provided training. Must be capable of using various forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required to fulfill the requirements of the position

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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