Trades Helper*U2 - Phoenix Convention Center, Facilities

About This Position

The Phoenix Convention Center and Venues host a diverse range of conventions, trade shows, meetings, and entertainment events in one of the premier convention facilities in the United States. We are committed to delivering the highest levels of customer service and guest experience in the industry. We enhance the economic vitality of the downtown area, the city of Phoenix, and the state of Arizona by supporting tourism-related industries, businesses, and cultural organizations.

The Phoenix Convention Center is currently looking for a dedicated professional to join their team as a Trades Helper.

Trades Helper positions are in several City departments. Duties may vary and assignments could require use of skills in one or a variety of trades. This Trades Helper position will assist the Building Maintenance Team.

Responsibilities include

• Equipment maintenance
• Operating computers
• Ordering supplies
• Escorting contractors
• Drywall Repair and paint matching
• Assist Maintenance Worker (BMW)
  
  

Incumbents will use hand tools, power tools or specialized equipment used to assess work requests and perform job duties.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Knowledge of drywall repair, paint application and understanding of plumbing.
• Knowledge of reporting damage to buildings both interior and exterior to supervisor.
• Ability to perceive the full range of the color spectrum.
• Ability to adapt to a change in work duties or responsibilities.
• Ability to work alone or with staff as a team.
• Strong customer service and integrity.
• Strong commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.
  
  

SALARY

Pay Range: $21.54 - $ 30.31 per hour.

Hiring Range: $21.54 - $26.18 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.
  
  

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
  
  

For more details, visit: Unit 001 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience assisting a skilled trades person or performing manual work which involved the use of an acquired skill.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Additional Requirement may include:
• Working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.
• Working irregular hours, second or third shift, weekends, holidays and evenings may be required.
• Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds will be required.
• Working for prolonged periods standing in one location, and/or walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.
  

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience performing painting walls, doors and door jams, as a primary function of your job.
• Experience using common hand tools such as hammers, saws, drills, screwdrivers, wrenches, ratchets, pliers, or similar tools.
• Experience operating a forklift, front end loader, or other heavy equipment.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and working from prints, sketches, diagrams etc.
• Experience repairing drywall and texture coat.
• Experience in plumbing repair, and preventative maintenance.
• Experience with finish carpentry and /or rough framing.
• Experience repairing doors and knowledge of hardware parts.
• Experience with Microsoft office applications.
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes June 11, 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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REFERENCE

Trades Helper, JC:70060, ID# 60910, 05/21/26, USM, DB, Benefits:001.

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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.