Department
Planning & Operations Phoenix
Location
Greater Phoenix Area
Position Highlights
This position will perform general preventative/routine maintenance within a variety of trades areas; carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, drywall, concrete. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively, provide great customer service while having working knowledge of trades and maintenance.
The Phoenix Biosciences Core (PBC) Planning and Operations team handles campus services like security and access control, emergency planning, trip reduction, motor pool, and are the folks who keep the lights on, the water running, the grass green, and the buildings clean!
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensures that the university's physical spaces and resources are kept in a clean, attractive, orderly safe and healthy condition. Cleans and/or performs minor repairs on equipment under supervision. Assists in one or more trades with duties including event activity set-up, delivery of materials, and the clean-up of shop and work areas. Assists skilled trades employees with daily activities on assigned jobs. Measure distance using a tape measure or other measuring device. Measure distance using a tape measure or other measuring device.
- Maintains grounds, equipment, furniture and basic services that impact the the life of the University community.
- Maintains all classroom and laboratories, libraries and all public spaces that may need any kind of small repairs or cleaning.
- Performs general preventative maintenance like touching up paint, replacing broken light fixtures and other tasks that are not at the level of a tradescraft journeyman.
- Performs finish work, such as replacing tile and carpet. Replacing or repairing drywall; prepares surfaces for painting, mixes and matches paint, paints using a spray gun, roller, or brush and applying caulking.
- Repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures, clears clogged water and sewer lines using snakes or other plumbing equipment or hand tools. Performs on site or shop repair of doors, cabinets, and other household wooden items using power tools.
- Repairs roofs using shingles and cold patch material.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of the job content, safety requirements and practices.
- Operate a mobile radio in accordance with university policies.
- Moves heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) long distances (up to 50 ft).
- Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions in the English language.
- Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation. This
learning takes place mainly in an on-the-job training setting.
- Climb ladders or steps to reach objects.
- Work at heights up to 20 ft.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience may be required.
- Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working has a handy person in basic maintenance of home or building repairs.
- Working in the construction industry
- Experience having a job working with different kinds of tools such as standard tool chest items of screwdrivers, pilers, hammers, wretches, etc.
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job Category
Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$16.5 - $20.63
Compensation Type
hourly rate
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum
$16.5
Grade Range Midpoint
$20.63
Grade Range Maximum
$24.75
Career Stream and Level
OC1
Job Family
Skilled Crafts & Trades
Job Function
Facil, Grounds, & Infra
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Target Hire Date
9/13/2024
Contact Information for Candidates
Michelle Obregon
michelleobregon@arizona.edu
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
