Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Details Job Location: Golder Ranch Fire District - Oro Valley, AZ 85737 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $24.01 - $24.01 Hourly Job Category: Facilities Qualifications: Join our growing team and make a real impact every day at Golder Ranch Fire District! Benefits for this position Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) with employer matching contributions Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual at 10 hours per pay period (260 hours per year), and 12 Paid Holidays annually (birthday included) District paid concierge healthcare service for you and your family Opportunity for continued education reimbursement Option to participate in additional self-funded retirement plans and a variety of supplemental insurance plans The best benefit of all is our people! Join an amazing team of dedicated colleagues and courageous first responders who serve our community with commitment and heart. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where you’ll work alongside people you genuinely enjoy while making a direct impact on public safety and community well-being. Job Summary Plans, schedules, and oversees the repair, maintenance, and upkeep of District facilities, equipment, and properties. Evaluates and identifies facility needs, recommends and implements repairs or improvements, and proactively troubleshoots maintenance issues to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. Collaborates with internal departments to coordinate work priorities and partners with external vendors and contractors as needed to ensure quality, compliance, and cost-effective results. Duties/Responsibilities Performs regular inspections of buildings and facilities to determine current and future maintenance or replacement needs. Develops a maintenance schedule for facilities, and update as necessary based on dynamic organizational needs. Performs a variety of basic repairs, replacement, and preventative maintenance on District equipment and property. Works with other district personnel to ascertain facility needs, repairs, improvements, and purchases. Safely operates a variety of handheld tools and power equipment to perform a variety of trouble shooting, maintenance, and repair duties including but not limited to: heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), electrical work, carpentry, plumbing, groundskeeping, and painting to maintain District facilities. Obtain bids and work directly with contractors for various projects, as needed. Dismantle defective machinery or equipment and assists with the installation of new or repaired parts or equipment. Coordinates with equipment manufacturers, vendors, and service providers to obtain technical information, proposals, and pricing, and arranges repairs. In a cost-effective manner, provide recommendations for outside vendors to perform repairs on items that cannot be repaired in-house. Transport, assemble, and/or repair furniture and equipment as needed. Maintains job tools and materials, and tracks inventory. Maintains purchase orders, work orders, maintenance reports, and records for routine and contractual projects. Responsible for the tracking and maintenance of warranty items. Operates within the facilities maintenance budget and makes recommendations for future needs related to facilities maintenance. Interacts with District employees, other public agencies, vendors, and the general public in a positive manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks. Maintenance concepts, repair methods, techniques, and materials. Basic landscaping maintenance. OSHA regulations and safety procedures related to maintenance activities and use of maintenance tools. Schedule and plan preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs. Work with minimal supervision, to accomplish facility maintenance tasks and objectives. Read blueprints for planning, troubleshooting, maintenance, or repair work. Establish positive working relationships. Use the English language to communicate both orally and in written format. Understand and comply with oral and written instructions, policies and procedures. Work a flexible schedule as required. Use basic computer programs such as Outlook, Excel, and Word, to plan and maintain work and repair records. Physical Requirements Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, while maintaining balance Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like Adjusting or moving objects >10lbs pounds in all directions. (i.e. lift, carry, push, pull) Operating machinery and/or power tools as well as motor vehicles or heavy equipment Required Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Two (2) years full-time work experience in facilities maintenance or a related trade field with hands-on experience in: plumbing, painting, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, or related work. OR Two (2) years education and/or technical training in a field related to building maintenance through: a recognized trade union, technical school, or equivalent accredited college, or university. Experience working with vendors and contractors. Must possess and maintain an Arizona driver’s license with good driving record. Preferred Qualifications Certification(s) in related trade, such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc. First review of applications: 10/05/2026 If enough applications are received, posting will close. All contact with applicants will be via email. No walk-in applications will be accepted. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you will not continue in the process. Veterans’ Preference Documentation Requirements DD Form 214 or DD Form 215 (showing discharge status and dates of service), and/or VA or DoD disability letter (if claiming preference as a disabled veteran or service-connected disability), and/or Other official documentation that confirms eligibility for Veterans’ Preference under Arizona law. The District cannot apply Veterans’ Preference if required documentation is not received with application submission. Safety Sensitive This job is designated by GRFD as a safety-sensitive position because it includes tasks or duties that GRFD, in good faith, believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others (ARS 23-493). This job may require the operation of a motor vehicle, equipment, machinery, or power tools. An applicant or incumbent may be disqualified, disciplined, or terminated, if they are determined to be positive for marijuana or its metabolites, regardless of cardholder status. Selection process may consist of Application screening, skills assessment, credibility assessment, and interview(s). The pre-employment process for the successful candidate may include but is not limited to background checks (i.e. driving record, criminal history, etc.), physical examination, drug screen, and fingerprint checks. Candidate Notification All candidate notifications will be completed by email. Please ensure you have entered your email address correctly before submitting your application. In case we need to reach you by phone, please ensure your voicemail is set up and not full. Reasonable Accommodation Request Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for this process must contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io option 6. Golder Ranch Fire District is a Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace, and an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Golder Ranch Fire District