ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

General Services Division (GSD)

1840 W Madison Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: Up to $54,080

Shift differential is paid for nights at 10% of base pay 

Grade: 19

Open Until Filled

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), General Services Division (GSD) is seeking a skilled Building Engineer to maintain State buildings. This critical role ensures the efficient handling of all maintenance requests, from prioritizing and delegating tasks to vendors when necessary, to personally performing corrective and preventative maintenance. The Building Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep, repair, and optimal operation of all building systems and equipment. A strong understanding of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, general maintenance, and HVAC is essential. This position requires flexibility, as the Building Engineer will be expected to work some weekends and holidays, and participate in after-hours work as needed.

• Troubleshoots, maintains, inspects, modifies and repairs building systems - such as but not limited to plumbing
  systems, electrical systems, overhead doors & gates, fire alarm systems, fire sprinklers, interior & exterior,
  doors, carpet & tile flooring, drywall & painting, ceiling tiles, lights, emergency systems, door hardware, and
  elevators
• Performs periodic general preventative maintenance on the mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing
  systems, which involves normal lubrication, adjustments, cleaning, replacement of consumable parts (such as
  filters, indicator lights), and periodic testing of the equipment
• Utilize computerized maintenance management system for work orders, parts orders, updates, and completion
  data. Able to work day/night shift and weekends to support 24x7 operations
• Must be able to work in a team environment and demonstrate excellent customer service skills
• Interact with customers from beginning to completion of each work order
• Interact with contractors to schedule, assist, and ensure on-time completion of contracted projects
• Explore and seek out any opportunities for improving equipment performance and longevity

Knowledge of:

• Electrical, mechanical, EMS, and HVAC/Stationary Engineering systems, Plumbing, drains, and supply water systems
• OSHA, local, state, and federal codes
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and ladder diagrams
• Current construction principles, methods, and techniques
• CMMS systems and their use

Skills in:

• Estimating time and material requirements for work projects, including cost analysis of repairing existing equipment versus replacement with new equipment
• Installation, repair, and maintenance of all HVAC systems and assignments common to the trade
• Effective customer service and communication skills
• Understanding and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and ladder diagrams

Ability to:

• Diagnose problems/malfunctions in a wide variety of systems and equipment
• Inspect, service, repair, and install a wide variety of refrigeration equipment, flooring, roofing, ceiling, fire alarm, electrical switches, and miscellaneous building items
• Effective oral and written communication
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Be flexible and adapt to changing priorities

• Five years previous building operations engineering experience, with emphasis in one or more of the following: electrical, plumbing,
  mechanical or HVAC.

• Certification for refrigerant recovery (EPA Universal Certification)
• 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

• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification

• 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