Trades Specialist

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About the Position

TheTrades Specialist with journey-level trades experience performs maintenance, repair, construction, installation, and diagnosis tasks on County fixtures, equipment, and facilities to provide new and exceptionally well-maintained facilities for park users so they can enjoy a comfortable outdoor experience.

This position is located at Parks and Recreation's Durango Facility at 2410 S. 27th Avenue and requires travel to facilities throughout the Maricopa County Regional Park system.

About Us

Welcome to the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department! From hiking on a barrier-free trail to horseback riding along a creek to testing your mountain biking skills and abilities on a competitive track, Maricopa County parks offer visitors the best of the Sonoran Desert.

At approximately 120,042 acres of parkland and 872 miles of trails, Maricopa County is home to one of the largest regional park systems in the nation. Currently, there are twelve parks in Maricopa County's regional park system. Each is unique and offers its visitors a wide variety of recreational opportunities.

The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department oversees the Maricopa Trail, a 315-mile trail system that encircles the valley and links all regional parks together. The department is staffed by a team of passionate employees, park hosts, and volunteers dedicated to providing park visitors with the best customer experience possible. Join us today!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• High school diploma or GED

• Three years of journeyman-level experience in one or more areas of specialization (i.e., carpentry, HVAC, locksmithing, masonry, painting, plumbing, welding, equipment operation, etc.)

• Must obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement issued by the state of Arizona within six months of the hire date

• Maricopa County is required by state and federal regulations to conduct a pre-employment safety history investigation for all positions that require an applicant to possess a commercial driver's license (CDL). Maricopa County is also required to conduct a pre-employment safety history investigation for positions that directly impact commercial motor vehicle safety, but which may not specifically require a valid CDL

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

We Also Value

• Journeyman-level experience beyond the minimum qualifications in masonry, welding/fabricating, electrical, equipment operation, and/or plumbing. Welding certification is required for Trades Specialists who will perform welding

Job Contributions

• Perform skilled complex maintenance, repair, installation, and troubleshooting duties in the areas of masonry, electrical duties, welding, fabrication, plumbing, and equipment operation; estimate time, labor, tools, equipment, and materials needed for jobs

• Diagnose, adjust, repair, replace, service, construct, fabricate, remodel, refinish, inspect, paint, and weld, etc., County fixtures and facilities

• Transport and operate heavy equipment, as licensed and certified, in performing maintenance, repair, installation, and troubleshooting duties, constantly travels to work sites using county vehicles to perform related work; towing trailers of various sizes

• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, schematics, and specifications; offer design and conceptual ideas, and prioritize work to meet needs and schedules

• Utilize computers and automated systems, may order, purchase, pick up, and deliver materials, supplies, and equipment needed for the job; keep basic records

• Oversee work crew, which may include other Trades Specialists, park staff, volunteer staff, and/or community service designees

• Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly

• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration

• Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel

Machines, tools, equipment, software, and hardware

• Operate various hand tools and power tools. Operate light and heavy equipment. Towing trailers of various sizes, driving Freightliner Dump Truck - GVW 58,000, Freightliner Dump Truck - GVW 66,000, Freightliner Water Truck - 3,500 Gallons

Protective Equipment Required:

• Eye protection, hard hats, gloves, safety vests, and steel-toe footwear

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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