Maintenance Operations Specialist, Short-Term

$20.61-$26.80/hour

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Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 5:00am-3:30pm

12 Months

This is a short-term assignment with a projected end date of 06-30-2026 with renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD.

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The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision—creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people—not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we’re changing college.

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We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) is seeking a full-time Maintenance Ops Specialist who performs maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs to enable proper operation of buildings, utilities, equipment, and facilities. This is a customer-service oriented position and requires timely and courteous service. Completes work orders and requests: painting, drywall repair, masonry, plumbing including carpentry and equipment and furniture repairs. This Maintenance Ops Specialist is also responsible for setting up equipment/furniture for events. This is a short-term assignment with a projected end date of 06-30-2026 with renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD.

45% Monitors, maintains and performs minor repairs for mechanical, carpentry, locks, plumbing, electrical, life safety and energy management system issues; investigates and obtains trades services if necessary; coordinates and oversees work performed by external vendors; performs preventative maintenance on cooling, water, heat, air, drainage and other infrastructure systems; performs minor repairs and remodeling.

45% Receives daily work orders through the department’s electronic work order system and makes appropriate entries, changing work order statuses as projects progress. Maintains and tracks a supply of parts and other materials to successfully perform assigned tasks. Responds to work order requests and/or emergency calls; adheres to applicable policies and procedures; keeps assigned tools and/or equipment in clean and safe working conditions.

10% Performs other duties as assigned including event set up.

High School Diploma or GED, and three (3) years of specialized building maintenance and/or repair experience related to area of assignment.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Special Requirements

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

1. Possession of a valid State of Arizona Driver License (Class D)

• Three (3) years' experience in the facilities, maintenance or repair field
• One (1) year experience as a facilities or maintenance tech working in a commercial setting or educational setting
• Three (3) years' experience assisting trades personnel
• Experience in troubleshooting plumbing repair and installation
• Experience assisting in renovation of facility spaces
• Experience in carpentry work
• Experience in drywall repair, texturing and painting

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving: https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/apply#mvd

• Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate’s own expense
• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas
• May require work off site or in a remote status
• Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations
• Will require travel to the Black Mountain campus
• Schedules may consist of shift work, including nights, weekends, holidays, or otherwise non-standard work schedules and may involve "on-call" status and/or called in to work with short notice.
• Working Conditions: Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments with frequent exposure to a variety of weather conditions, for short or long durations, including rain, wind, dust, cold temperatures and extreme desert heat.
  • Work may include moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, fumes, fuels, odors, poor ventilation, gasses, blood or other body fluids).
  • Some indoor work environments may not be air conditioned.
  • Work may involve frequent exposure to loud noise associated with tools or mechanical work and require the use of hand and power tools.
  • Some work may be performed in an office/computer workstation and require the use of a computer and keyboard for training, to check emails, and/or communicate with coworkers and supervision.
• This classification may require that an incumbent be on their feet, standing or walking while performing duties, for the majority, if not all, of a work shift.
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move, lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.
  

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications.

In the cover letter, please specifically and fully address all relevant experience with respect to each of the desired qualifications.

All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. The HCM Internal Applicants Quick Reference Guide will provide the steps on how to access the Internal Applicant careers page.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. All experience must include the month and year. Documents with the year only and/or missing full-time or part-time will be categorized as incomplete.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Note: The Hiring process will include a second interview.

Open until filled

First Review on December 8, 2025 (Applications received by December 7, 2025 at 11:59pm)

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.