Building Maintenance Specialist - Phoenix Arizona
- Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections
- Phoenix, AZ, USA
- Sep 10, 2025
Job Description
BUILDING MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
The Adobe Mountain School is a secure care juvenile correctional facility for the custody, treatment, rehabilitation, and education of committed youth. The Adobe Mountain School is fully accredited as a public education agency or school district, and is located approximately 19 miles north of downtown Phoenix.
The facility is located at:
Phoenix, AZ. 85027
Salary: $38,000.00
Grade: 17
Closing Date: 05/26/22
The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking Building Maintenance Specialist applicants who are passionate about their profession and who will be committed to making a difference in the lives of Arizona’s underserved youth. This position is responsible for, but not limited to, training, mentoring and supervising the adjudicated youth work crews; installing and maintaining complex watering systems; well maintenance; well water treatment and testing; HVAC preventative maintenance/changing filters and belts; keeping grounds well-groomed and weed free; conducting tool/equipment repairs; maintaining tool accountability; maintaining records of materials used; ensuring completed projects meet specifications; and exercising good judgment when making decisions that impact the agency. ADJC wants you to come join our talented and diverse Maintenance Team. At ADJC you will have the ability to collaborate in a team oriented environment.
Performing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, painting, masonry, custodial, HVAC and grounds keeping/landscaping maintenance tasks of ADJC buildings and grounds
Training, mentoring and supervising adjudicated youth work crews
Keeping grounds well-groomed, weed free and installing and maintaining complex watering systems
Performing periodic inspections and preventative maintenance of ADJC facilities and equipment
Conducting tool/equipment repairs, maintaining tool accountability and operating power tools and equipment
Following all safety rules and regulations
Maintaining records of materials used and ensuring completed projects meet specifications
Responding to emergency maintenance situations
Completing and attending all trainings and meetings are required/scheduled
Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge of:
-Preventative maintenance; building repairs; remodeling; construction techniques
-Hands-on training; employee mentoring; safety practices
-Landscaping techniques
-Custodial cleaning
-Verifying work hours
-Basic computer skills to include the Google Suites applications (Gmail, docs, sheets, presentations, etc.)
Skill in:
-Common and specialized tools used in construction and grounds keeping
-Following directions
-Reading/Comprehending sketches, drawings and utility diagrams
-Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, carpentry and general building trades
-Maintaining and securing tools, equipment, and materials
-Scheduling and prioritizing work
-Operation of grounds keeping equipment and power tools
-Applying plant chemicals.
Ability to:
-Communicate effectively with all levels of staff
-Work in a prison environment
-Make informed decisions
-Work independently
-Adapt to a changing environment
-Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships
-Multitask
-Adhere to all agency policies and procedures
-Meet goals and objectives
The preferred candidate will have:
-Two (2) or more years of professional experience providing building maintenance, to include landscaping or grounds keeping. Certifications/training in carpentry, plumbing, heating/cooling, electrical, or grounds keeping preferred
Requires possession of, and ability to retain a current valid Arizona-issued driver’s license. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license records checks, maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).
The successful candidate is required to complete the following:
- Panel Interview
- Comprehensive Background Investigation
- Fingerprinting
- Drug Screening
- Physical Examination
Arizona residency is required for this position.
Current State of Arizona employees: In order to be considered for this position, it requires acceptable performance history as demonstrated by no formal discipline within one year preceding this job posting close date, and an overall rating of “meets expectations” or higher on the most recent employee performance evaluation.
Geoff Partridge
The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is responsible for youth committed to its jurisdiction by the county juvenile courts. ADJC is accountable to the citizens of Arizona for the promotion of public safety through the evidence-based treatment, supervision, rehabilitation, and education of the youth committed to its care and the continuum of programs and services provided to the youth transitioning from the state's secure care facility back to their communities. ADJC also facilitates the administration of the Interstate Commission for Juveniles and serves youth with significant mental health needs.
ADOBE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL - SECURE CARE
In accordance with Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) §41-2816, the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections operates and maintains Adobe Mountain School, a secure care juvenile correctional facility for the custody, treatment, rehabilitation, and education of committed youth. Each youth receives rehabilitative services appropriate to the youth’s age, risk, needs, abilities, and committing offenses. This includes education, individual and group counseling, psychological services, health care, and recreation. In addition, specialized housing units focus on youth with histories of substance dependence, mental health, and sexual offenses.
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - CONDITIONAL LIBERTY / PAROLE
Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) §§ 41-2804 and 41-2818 authorize the movement of youth from secure care to the community for continued supervision and management. Transition from secure care to the community is facilitated by a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) that works to ensure the youth is ready for release. Each youth is released with an Individual Release Plan that includes home or placement expectations; individual community treatment, education, and work program goals; and conditions of supervision. While in the community, youth receive focused case management and supervision from Parole Officers and are provided access to ongoing treatment, programs and services as needed by various agencies throughout the state with whom ADJC contracts or collaborates. Interventions available through ADJC or through collaborative case plans with other agencies include: residential services, home-based therapy, and outpatient therapy.