ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

General Services Division (GSD)

Arizona State Hospital 2500 E Van Buren ST Phoenix AZ

Salary: Up to $64,570.27 

Grade: 21

Open Until Filled

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), General Services Division (GSD), is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Lead Building Engineer. This pivotal role involves leading a high-performing maintenance team, ensuring the successful execution of planned and reactive maintenance, emergency repairs, diverse projects, and special events. The Lead Building Engineer will be responsible for upholding compliance with all State and Federal codes and regulations. We are looking for a leader who embodies ADOA values, models desired behaviors, and effectively communicates and implements processes to guide and support the team.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Supports and backs up maintenance supervisor on executing and monitoring strategic plans for cross-functional maintenance activities.
• Oversees performance of projects and special events activities; ensures communication is cascaded to maintenance staff and reports operational deficiencies to management.
• Supports and gives oversight to trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing and HVAC.
• Ensures that all tasks and projects meet or exceed established KPls and continue to improve on established measurements to make tasks and projects more efficient while increasing safety.
• Ensures that customers and management are well informed on current activities that have significant impact on State assets or operations.
• Ensures that work performed complies with all applicable codes and regulations.
• Inspects building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities.
• This position is responsible for implementing and driving continuous quality improvements for the Unit.
• Works with Safety Coordinator to ensure all maintenance staff are current on any training that is pertinent to their job requirements. Inspects and monitors safety procedures including the use of safety equipment, operating equipment, hazardous materials handling and use of state supplied uniforms.
• Participate in all HSE related programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing and assessment, Other duties

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of facilities operations, maintenance, and management.
• Construction principles, methods, and techniques.
• Current applicable building and construction codes.
• Statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to areas of assigned responsibility.
• State contacts, procurement practices, CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), EMS (Energy Management System), and current building management systems.
• Strong understanding of commercial plumbing, electrical, electronic systems, and HVAC systems.

Skills in:

• Personnel administration related to hiring, training, monitoring performance, and discipline.
• Practical application of the principles and practices of facilities operations, maintenance, and management.
• Interpretation of blueprints and schematics.
• Interpretation and application of current building and construction codes.
• Developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Analysis and problem-solving.

Ability to:

• Develop and implement effective and cost-efficient preventive maintenance programs.
• Effectively supervise skilled trades engaged in corrective and preventive work to include electrical, mechanical, HVAC, sheet-rock, and plumbing.
• Effectively use a computer and Windows-based and other computer software.
• Effectively use computerized work order management and energy management systems.
• Effectively work independently and in a team environment.
• Multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
  

• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification

• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license
• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification
  

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
  

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer