Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Tucson Arizona
- City of Tucson
- Tucson, AZ, USA
- Oct 13, 2026
Job Description
Facilities Maintenance Specialist
POSITION DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Performs journey-level maintenance, repair and remodeling work to facilities, interior/exterior structures, and properties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*
Position Specific Summary
The Facilities Maintenance Specialist position at the City of Tucson’s Environmental and General Services Department provides maintenance, repair, and remodeling services to all City of Tucson facilities, interior and exterior structures, and properties. This position plans, constructs, and may take lead in remodeling projects.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Carpentry Supervisor. This position does not supervise.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Performs a variety of maintenance tasks to include but not limited to installing, repairing, and replacing drywall, frames, doors, windows, masonry, cabinetry, countertops, fencing, audio and video equipment, flooring, and carpentry. Follows safety policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state, local and City of Tucson requirements.
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Appraises projects, provides project estimates, and orders materials in collaboration with approved contractors and vendors. Reviews project instructions, plans, and sketches as needed for full understanding of project requirements. Conducts site visits and adheres to scheduling timelines and deadlines.
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Places orders and purchases materials for replacements and repairs of assets of assigned projects. Notes repairs, vendor quotes and assessments related to project job scope along with pictures and other supporting documents. Reconciles procurement card invoice purchases, enters labor charges, and other related data in multiple Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Responds to inquiries via phone calls, emails and in-person site visits concerning maintenance tasks and projects.
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Attends City of Tucson, safety, department and unit meetings, and other required training related to the safe use of tools and equipment. Optimizes productivity by maintaining the cleanliness of the interior and exterior of assigned vehicles, keeps workspaces organized, and inspects the condition of tool inventory.
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Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
Working Conditions
Work schedule may include early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays; requires on call shifts.
Often works under the following conditions: exposure to physical, ergonomic, or hazardous environment, which includes but not limited to dirt, grime, chemical, loud noise, and unfavorable odors.
* All duties, responsibilities listed are subject to change.
QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Six (6) months post high school
Work Experience:
Two (2) years of directly related experience
License: Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License - Arizona Department of Transportation - Motor Vehicle Division
*Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior work experience in: Remodeling
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
Position Title:
Facilities Maintenance Specialist
Department Name:
General Services Department
Department Link:
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Environmental-and-General-Services
Recruiter Name:
Demetria Lopez (102395)
Recruiter Email:
egsd_hr@tucsonaz.gov
FTE%:
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Position Type:
Regular
Full Hourly Range: $19.97 - 34.44 USD
The Full Hourly Range reflects the City of Tucson's pay range at the time of posting. The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.
You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.
POSTING INFORMATION
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by 01-21-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please see the special application instructions below and follow the directions for applying to this position.
Special Instructions:
A resume is REQUIRED for this position. Resume must be submitted at the time of application. Applications that do not include a resume will be considered incomplete and will not receive any further review. Resumes received after the application closing date will not be considered.
As part of the application process, all applicants are required to submit an updated resume at the time of application.
If you possess any of the preferred qualifications listed above and wish to receive consideration for the experience, the information must be verifiable in your resume.
INTERVIEW INFORMATION: Panel Interviews will be held during the first week of February.
Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.
CITY OF TUCSON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD
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