SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND

Address: 1200 W Speedway Blvd
Phoenix AZ, 85745

Salary: $15.53 -19.00 

Grade: 3

Closing Date: 

GENERAL TRADE SKILLS
Individual positions may be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or related duties
Assist with general maintenance/repair work on, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, structural, painting, and HVAC
Maintain inventory system of work orders, preventative maintenance, and repairs
Perform periodic standard inspections on tools and equipment ensuring safety and compliance
Assist Facilities Maintenance Technicians with instillation and repair orders 
Identify and apprise supervisor of possible repairs to be made to property, equipment, or grounds
Continue professional growth through coursework and training sessions

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).
OR
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (# days per week in the office/hoteling).
OR
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit
Principles and practices of administration and management
Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures
Federal and State building laws, regulations, codes, and requirements
General instillation, repair, and preventative maintenance of all facilities equipment
Construction/safety practices and methods
SKILLED IN:
General equipment maintenance and repair
Operation monitoring
Judgement and decision making
ABILITY TO:
Communicate information and ideas effectively so that others will understand
Read blueprints
Troubleshoot
Lift up to 50 lbs
Climb a ladder

SPECIAL CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to pass FBI and state background check
Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State business
Valid Arizona Driver’s License required during period of employment
Must pass post offer physical
Work related skill, knowledge, and experience in a maintenance department
ASL (American Sign Language) skills if working with students/staff who are deaf or hard of hearing
This is a Safety-Sensitive position and must be able to pass a drug test screening

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

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

BENEFITS 
Benefit eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental and dependent life insurance.  Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents.   Employees have a 31-day period from effective date of hire to elected coverage.  Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire. 
Benefit eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life, non-smokers, accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance. 
Benefit eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State’s retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program.  Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment.  Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.  Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance and Purchase Discount Programs.  CONTACT INFORMATIONFor more information contact the Recruiter at: HumanResources.Recruitment@asdb.az.gov
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting the Recruiter. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
 
Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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

ASRS

The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB) does not accept applications via AZStateJobs.gov. We are unable to retrieve or process applications or resumes submitted through this website. Please go to the ASDB website at applitrack.com/asdb/onlineapp

If you have any questions please feel free to contact at recruitment@asdb.az.gov