MAINTENANCE WORKER I - FACILITIES

Position Scope

Our Vision: We aspire to be the community of limitless possibilities.

Our Mission is to provide exceptional services for a safe, thriving community, while honoring our history and innovating for the future.

Embrace the New - Do Right - Lend a Hand - Find a Way - Enjoy our Work - Celebrate Uniqueness

Our Benefits
The City of Buckeye provides an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. This includes health, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, as well as wellness incentives. Coverage begins the first day of the month following the start of your employment.

Vacation & Sick Leave

At the City of Buckeye, we understand the vital role that vacation time plays in supporting the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees. Vacation and sick leave accruals begin on the first day of employment and may be used upon accrual. Additionally, employees receive credit towards vacation leave accruals for years of service with other public sector retirement systems nationwide (not including Federal service).

Holidays

The City of Buckeye observes eleven holidays per year: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Retirement
This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12.27%, per fiscal year.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Position Scope: Under close supervision, performs routine and unskilled general labor, maintenance, construction, repair and upkeep work on public facilities or grounds.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. lncumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Performs a variety of manual labor and basic equipment operation tasks as assigned; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Performs routine building or grounds repairs and maintenance; paints facilities and graffiti; performs basic plumbing and electrical work; installs and repairs irrigation lines; replaces dead trees, landscape plants and shrubbery on facility grounds.
• Operates a variety of minor tools and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Performs unskilled construction, maintenance and manual labor work.
• Assists in the construction, maintenance and repair of structures and structural components, grounds work areas or facilities.
• Picks up and delivers materials as directed.
• Inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on minor equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
• Performs minor electrical, mechanical, plumbing, maintenance repairs in public facilities.
• Completes required daily logs and reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications & Position Requirements

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of street, building or grounds repair and maintenance.
• Minor equipment maintenance and repair methods and materials.
• Safety standards and practices.
• Principles of basic record keeping and records management.

Skill in:

• Safe and efficient operation of minor equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Reading and interpreting maps, technical specifications and operations manuals for equipment.
• Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.

12-Month Goals:

• Become familiar with Facilities throughout the City. Become acquainted with locations of key Facilities related features including electrical panels, roof access, main water shut off valves, fire alarm panels, key equipment, etc.
• Complete 10 hours of basic electrical, HVAC, custodial and/or plumbing training.
• Help to maintain APWA accreditation for Public Works Department

Additional Information

This position will be filled in July 2025.

Special Requirements: Valid Arizonia driver’s license
Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors and in public facilities.
Reports To: Maintenance Superintendent
Supervision Exercised: None

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Employee Benefits & Wellness

The City offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time classified and management employees. Part-time classified employees may be eligible for select benefits where defined.

For complete Benefit Plan & Wellness Information, please visit the City website at:
Benefits & Wellness

City benefit plans are subject to change at any time.

Closing Date/Time: 6/16/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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• City of Buckeye, AZ

• 623-349-6000

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