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EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN
Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – PERRYVILLE
2105 North Citrus Rd.
Goodyear, AZ 85395
https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary: $40,243.00 

Grade: 17

Closing Date: 12/10/2024

If you are a skilled technician looking for a rewarding career, apply today to join our team at ADCRR!

Join The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) as an Equipment Repair Technician and play a crucial role in our fleet’s maintenance and safety operations. You will oversee vehicle inspections, repairs, and training programs, ensuring efficient and safe operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our facility while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.

- Participates in the daily progress meetings with staff and inmates in regard to existing vehicle repair status and vehicles waiting to be repaired or preventative maintenance (PM)
- Determine what is needed for completion (i.e., parts, tools, repair data on failure)
- Analyze repair work needed. Set repair priorities and whether or not vendor repairs are needed
- Conduct vehicle inspections
- Determine all repair parts, supplies, and accessories needed and inform Equipment Shop Supervisor
- Maintain complete inventory of all parts, supplies, and tools
- Ensures accurate data entry into department's automated fleet management program Ron Turley Associates (RTA); This includes but not limited to Work Orders, Paperless Shop, Paperless Inspections, Inventory records, Posting of Parts and Labor to Work Orders
- Follow agreed PM scheduling as established for the month
- Assist in the daily training for inmates by using the Automotive Society of Excellence (ASE) Study Guides per the Fleet 100 program
- Research and encourage vendors to hold training classes.
- Assist in training all inmates and new staff on all shop equipment and safety procedures
- Ensure all tools, keys, buildings, and structures under your control are secured and accounted for before leaving for the day
- Drives on State business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Power/drive train system inspections and diagnoses
- Repair procedures of electrical systems, inspections, and diagnoses
- Electronic control systems inspections, diagnosis, repair procedures, and computerized diagnostic analyzer uses and practices
- Hydraulic system inspections
- Diagnosis, repair procedures, and operating principles of gasoline and diesel-fueled internal combustion engines
- Principles and practices of scheduled preventive maintenance programs
- Automotive/truck and heavy equipment operating procedures

Skill in:
- Using computerized diagnostic analyzer equipment to troubleshoot and repair electric, electronic, and mechanical systems
- Using a wide variety of specialized tools and equipment to service, repair, and maintain the automotive, truck, and heavy construction equipment
- Preparing accurate repair estimates and establishing the best and most effective course of repair action
- Using repair service and overhaul manuals printed or computerized
- Performing quality control inspections
- Estimating time and material costs of repairs on equipment

Ability to:
- Lifting/Carrying up to 50lbs
- Pushing/Pulling up to 50lbs
- Walking/Running up to 0.5 miles
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and electronic hydraulic system problems
- Perform safety and preventive maintenance inspections on a wide variety of automotive and heavy equipment
- Overhaul, repair, and service a wide variety of automotive and heavy construction equipment
- Follow and effectively communicate verbal and written instructions
- Prioritize, schedule, and track repairs and services for a large fleet operation
- Comprehend and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Work in a prison environment

- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in at least two categories
- Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS)-Air Conditioning Certification
- Minimum of Five (5)years of continuous working experience at a Journeyman level as an automotive or heavy equipment mechanic

Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a “P” endorsement within the first six months from the date of hire. Retention of said licenses and endorsements are required during the period of employment. Additional CDL endorsements may be required during the period of employment to the position’s assignment.

Within the first year from the hire date, this position would require the individual to obtain a Department of Transportation (DOT) Brake Inspector and DOT Commercial Vehicle Inspector Certifications.

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test, and a medical/physical examination.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).


In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.