What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Maintenance Worker - Water Services Department position at City of Phoenix?
About This Position
Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country and the vibrant center of one of the fastest-growing job markets and economies in the United States. With more than 14,000 employees working across 35 departments, the city of Phoenix offers opportunity for career growth and advancement. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, working in public service offers many rewards! Please join us in our mission as we attract, develop, support, and retain a talented workforce so they can provide exceptional services to our community. The City of Phoenix Water Services Department, one of the nation's largest potable water utilities, treats and delivers safe, reliable drinking water to 1.5 million customers across approximately 540 square miles. Phoenix Water Services also manages the sewer collection system and treats wastewater for 2.5 million residents in metropolitan Phoenix.
Why You Should Join Us
Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country. We are emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research and advanced business services. Here at the City of Phoenix, we have more than 14,000 employees working across 35 departments. We strive to be an employer of choice by offering great benefits and opportunities for career growth and advancement, all we need is you!
What You Will Do
Performs daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work on doors and traditional style locks throughout city facilities and buildings. A high degree of competence in several trades with more than one at or above the acceptable skilled level. Ability to perform work independently or in teams and occasionally serving as a crew leader over other Building Maintenance Workers for specified projects. Responsible for determining appropriate work methods, tools, and materials used for most assignments. Assignments involve numerous trades and skills, such as rough carpentry, cabinet making, plumbing, routine electrical or welding work, roofing, painting, drywall finishing, concrete/masonry work, and locksmithing.
What You Will Bring To The Team
A dedicated employee with extensive journey-level experience in the maintenance, repair, alteration, and remodeling of buildings, offices, houses, and other facilities.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Pay Range: $26.18 to $38.68 per hour.
Hiring Range: $26.18 to $31.82 per hour.
Pay Range Explanation
The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
Minimum Qualifications
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus experience in/with the following:
Recruitment closes April 15, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.
How To Apply
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Building Maint Worker, JC:74830, ID# 61054, 03/27/2026, USM, JG, Benefits:001
Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork
City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country and the vibrant center of one of the fastest-growing job markets and economies in the United States. With more than 14,000 employees working across 35 departments, the city of Phoenix offers opportunity for career growth and advancement. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, working in public service offers many rewards! Please join us in our mission as we attract, develop, support, and retain a talented workforce so they can provide exceptional services to our community. The City of Phoenix Water Services Department, one of the nation's largest potable water utilities, treats and delivers safe, reliable drinking water to 1.5 million customers across approximately 540 square miles. Phoenix Water Services also manages the sewer collection system and treats wastewater for 2.5 million residents in metropolitan Phoenix.
Why You Should Join Us
Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country. We are emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research and advanced business services. Here at the City of Phoenix, we have more than 14,000 employees working across 35 departments. We strive to be an employer of choice by offering great benefits and opportunities for career growth and advancement, all we need is you!
What You Will Do
Performs daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work on doors and traditional style locks throughout city facilities and buildings. A high degree of competence in several trades with more than one at or above the acceptable skilled level. Ability to perform work independently or in teams and occasionally serving as a crew leader over other Building Maintenance Workers for specified projects. Responsible for determining appropriate work methods, tools, and materials used for most assignments. Assignments involve numerous trades and skills, such as rough carpentry, cabinet making, plumbing, routine electrical or welding work, roofing, painting, drywall finishing, concrete/masonry work, and locksmithing.
What You Will Bring To The Team
A dedicated employee with extensive journey-level experience in the maintenance, repair, alteration, and remodeling of buildings, offices, houses, and other facilities.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Ability to work independently and safely using various tools and equipment of the trades such as a Volt Ohm Meter and climbing ladders.
- Knowledge and skilled in the following:
- Installing, maintaining, and repairing door components which include locks, closures, door frames, and hinges.
- Plumbing codes and standard in repair/ replacement of varies fixtures, drains, water heaters, etc.
- Commercial/ residential drywalling, repairs, taping, texturing and painting
- Using computer, file management, and productivity software.
Pay Range: $26.18 to $38.68 per hour.
Hiring Range: $26.18 to $31.82 per hour.
Pay Range Explanation
- Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
- Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
- Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
- Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
- Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
- When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.
The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
- Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
- 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
- Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
- Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
- Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
- Dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Employer paid long-term disability
- Free Bus/light rail pass
- Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
- Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
- Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
Minimum Qualifications
- Three years of skilled level experience in building maintenance and repair work, with a high level of proficiency in at least two of the building trades.
- Completion of an acceptable apprenticeship program.
- OR Six years of trades experience, three of which are at the skilled level, with a high level of proficiency in at least two of the building trades.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
- All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
- Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
- For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
- The City job description can be found here.
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus experience in/with the following:
- Installing, maintaining, and repairing door components which include locks, closures, door frames, and hinges.
- The maintenance, repair, and installation of a wide variety of plumbing systems, fixtures and waste lines.
- Painting a variety of surfaces both inside/ outside of buildings using brush, rollers, and spray guns.
- Electrical repairs, installation of various motors, outlets, switches, lighting, exhaust fans, etc.
- Various hand tools, power tools, and power equipment used in the various trades.
- HVAC maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and use of multimeter.
- Working with metal framing, drywall, taping and texture tools.
- Rough and finished carpentry work.
Recruitment closes April 15, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.
How To Apply
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
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Building Maint Worker, JC:74830, ID# 61054, 03/27/2026, USM, JG, Benefits:001
Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork
City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $720 - $6,500