Facilities Maintenance Technician

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on 12/10/2025.

Pay Grade: 108

Hourly Salary Range: $ $37.64

The successful candidate's placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role. The placement shall not exceed the midpoint of the salary range, which is $31.58 per hour.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Financial Services / Facilities

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational

Schedule:

4/10 schedule: Monday - Thursday 6:30 a.m. – 5:00p.m. or Tuesday - Friday 6:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

OR

5/8 schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Job Number:

RC#

DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position maintains and repairs city facilities, structures and equipment. Based on assignment, it can perform carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, HVAC & Refrigeration, and/or other technical work. Coordinates work with outside contractors and vendors. Purchases supplies and materials and monitors expenses and budgets.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Maintains and repairs city facilities, equipment and structures.
• Performs installation, repairs, and preventative maintenance of commercial HVAC/R.
• Maintains, installs and repairs access and entry control points for the city, to include electric doors and hardware. Creates and maintains key bitting lists and structures for city facilities and departments.
• Maintains, repairs and installs plumbing systems for city facilities to include toilets, urinals, faucets, drinking fountains, shut-off valves, etc.
• Performs rough and finish carpentry. Repairs, replaces and installs drywall, carpet, ceiling tiles, glass, and other building components. Repairs masonry to include concrete, brick, block and stucco. Paints, stains, and varnishes various surfaces.
• Coordinates and schedules work and projects with outside contractors and vendors.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in facilities maintenance or related experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

Professional Licensure and/or Certifications:

• Valid driver's license
• Universal Environmental Protection Agency Certification, when assigned to HVAC, obtain within six (6) months of hire.

Additional:

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history review
• Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
• Post offer/pre-employment physical
• Police background investigation

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.