Address:

Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Phoenix
2500 E. Van Buren St.
Phoenix, AZ 85008 

Salary: $43,200.00 

Grade: 17

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This role keeps things running safely, smoothly, and efficiently! This hands-on position plays a vital role in maintaining and improving the facility through daily repairs, construction projects, and preventative maintenance. From plumbing and electrical systems to HVAC, kitchen equipment, and utilities, you’ll take on a wide range of tasks that help keep the entire operation in top shape, while ensuring all work meets building codes and OSHA standards.

• Schedule and plan maintenance related projects to include pricing, material list, equipment and needs
• Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks and required
• Schedules and supervises repair tasks, including preventative and general maintenance
• Completes related documentation
• Inspects and maintains tools and equipment to ensure proper working order
• Conducts inspections
• Supervises and evaluates inmate workers performance
• Drives on State business
• Attends staff meetings and training as needed/required
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
  

Knowledge of:

• Structural issues regarding building and utility service systems including blueprints, safety practices and codes
• Methods and practices involved in remodeling and construction
• Trades, e.g., electrical, electronic, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, general facility maintenance and preventive maintenance
• Budgeting to include estimating costs and ordering materials
• Common and specialized tools and equipment for performing duties
• OSHA & Department of Environmental Quality safety guidelines
• Local and national building codes

Skill in:

• Written and verbal communication
• Building and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Basic reading of blueprints and schematics
• Estimating , costing, and ordering materials
• Applying and demonstrating leadership

Ability to:

• Work in a prison environment and supervise inmate work crews
• Learn and adhere to Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry policies and procedures
  

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Specialized trade schools and unions or technical education
• On the job training as a technical or generalized maintenance staff person
  

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test* and a medical/physical examination.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

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

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:

Vacation and sick days 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).
Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
Exceptional retirement program
Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

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

Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP). As a condition of participation in the CORP, you will be required to undergo a medical evaluation.

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.