What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Maintenance Technician I position at Town of Oro Valley?
First review of applications on June 19, 2026
Starting Salary Depending on Experience and Qualifications
We are accepting applications for Facility Maintenance Technician I, II, and III. Only one vacancy exists and will be filled at the appropriate classification level based on the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, and ability to meet the minimum requirements of the position.
Under direct supervision, employees holding this position perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on Town facilities. May focus on a specific trade under guidance. This position is in the Facility Division of the Public Works Department and reports directly to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor.
- Performs a variety of maintenance and repair duties involving heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), minor electrical work (limited to 120V systems or less), minor drywall repairs, carpentry, painting, concrete and masonry work.
- Performs minor plumbing maintenance such as replacement or repair faucets and fixtures, unclogs of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacement of drainpipes and similar systems.
- Performs routine safety checks of building assets.
- Performs janitorial duties such as cleaning, sweeping and mopping.
- Inventories, inspects and cleans tools, supplies, and shop equipment.
- Performs inspections of buildings and related systems to determine condition and to identify repair and replacement needs.
- Removes, reconfigures, assembles or installs office furnishings and appliances such as wall panels, desks and tables, storage bins, lighting, and file cabinets.
- Replaces filters and cleans equipment.
- Drives service vehicle between facility locations.
- Records work orders in the Town’s Operations Management System (OMS).
- Assists higher level technicians.
- Knowledge of routine facilities, maintenance, and repair tasks.
- Comply with all Town and OSHA safety standards.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Town and Department policies, procedures and safety practices.
- Use of hand and power tools and testing equipment.
- Keep accurate maintenance records, take notes, and make sketches.
- Skilled in inspections, service, and repair.
- Ability to find and utilize technical information to effect repairs.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- A High School diploma or GED.
- One (1) year experience in facilities maintenance including plumbing, painting, carpentry, electrical, HVAC or closely related work.
- Must possess a valid Class D Arizona driver license upon the first day of employment.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
REQUIRED TRAINING OR CERTIFICATION
Ability to obtain within 6 months of hire:
- Fall Prevention
- MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform)
- Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift)
- OSHA 10 General Industry
- NFPA 70E
- OSHA Arc Flash Safety Training
- Ladder Safety training
- Machine Guarding
- PPE
- Scaffolding
- Competent Person – Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics
- Confine Space Entry
- Fire Prevention
- Hot Work
- Lockout Tagout
- Hand/power tool safety
- HAZCOM
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- CJIS Safety & Awareness
- Visible Opacity (Smoke School)
- Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, gases, and chemicals related to facility maintenance.
- Work is performed primarily in, on, and around facility structures. Field or outside work may expose employees to the following:
- Ambient weather and temperature conditions.
- Heights
- Various work surfaces that may be unimproved, slippery, uneven, and rough.
- Must be willing to work alternate shift arrangements as required per Town’s “on call” procedures.
- Participate in and complete professional development training as assigned.
- Work may be performed at various locations.
- Regular daily attendance is an essential function for this position.
- Must be willing to work overtime as required.
- Lift and carry 40 pounds.
- Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl.
- Lay on side, back, or stomach.
- Work overhead.
- Must pass an Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check and screening by the Oro Valley Police Department.
Salary : $46,133 - $51,899