Address:  250 N 17th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $60,500 

Grade: 20

This position will maintain all laboratory safety and support systems for the Arizona Department of Health Services State Laboratory facility located at 250 N. 17th Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85007. Two Laboratory Maintenance Technicians will be supervised by this position. Maintaining all HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems within the building ensures laboratory staff can complete the operational commitments required by AZDHS.
The Physical Plant Supervisor 2 performs the following duties:
1. Operates the building and energy management systems of the State Laboratory.
2. Supervises two Laboratory Maintenance Technicians
3. Assists with building and equipment repairs, installations, inspections, preventative maintenance, inspections and inventory as directed by the Facilities Administrator.
4. Supports a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of ADHS, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination

Plan and direct daily operations for the ADHS State Laboratory in preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, minor renovations and warranty activities for all mechanical, plumbing, and electrical (MPE) systems assuring that inspections are properly documented.

Monitor the entire AHDS Laboratory building utilizing EcoSturxer Energy/Building Management Controls System to monitor equipment to ensure that the ADHS Laboratory is maintaining proper air pressures and temperature.

Perform preventive maintenance procedures on laboratory equipment maintaining required records.

Supervise the daily activities of two Laboratory Equipment Technician staff to assure that laboratory equipment is maintained on schedule.

Troubleshoot repair, test and calibrate defective or malfunctioning laboratory equipment. Responsible for maintaining integrity of security systems including card access, escorted after hours janitorial or maintenance activities.

Daily communication with the Facilities Administrator to provide feedback on daily activities and discuss issues that need to be addressed. Attend training on the complex systems of the ADHS Laboratory building, and other duties as assigned.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge of:
-Electronic circuitry
-Capabilities and requirements for different types of electronic test equipment and correct test methods and procedures.
-Refrigeration cycle, temperature and pressure relationships,
-Electrical code
-Plumbing code
-Basic knowledge of a computerized Building Automation System and how it relates to an HVAC system.
-Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.

Skills in:
-Safety compliance: Know rules like OSHA standards.
-Process control: Understand Standard operating procedures and plant software (like SCADA or CMMS).
-Quality control: Check reports and certifications to insure they meet the Laboratory's requirements
-Data Tracking: Run daily reports to measure efficiency of HVAC equipment and to insure proper specifications are met.
-Interpersonal relationships in relation to working with other staff, managers, contractors, and staff from other departments and agencies;

Ability to:
-To troubleshoot, repair test, calibrate equipment and modify all types of electronic equipment.
-Ensure that all electrical work is done in compliance with code specifications.
-Ensure all plumbing is installed in accordance with plumbing code.
-Operate various machine shop/carpentry equipment proficiently and safely (portable drills, saws and. grinders)
-Supervise and assist employees in the day to day needs of the laboratory and during critical unplanned events.

At least four years of on-the-job work experience and/or knowledge of electronics, electronics test equipment; refrigeration and air-conditioning.

Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207 .12)

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 State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
− Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
− Paid vacation and sick time
− Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
− 10 paid holidays per year
− Wellness program and plans
− Life insurance
− Short/long-term disability insurance
− Defined retirement plan
− Award winning Infant at Work program
− Credit union membership
− Transit subsidy
− ADHS Student Assistance Pilot 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

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

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 emailing nicole.zawacki@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.