Maintenance Specialist

Salary: $21.56 Hourly
Location : San Luis City Hall, AZ
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-00034
Department: Public Works
Division: Highway Users
Opening Date: 07/07/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


ABOUT THE POSITION
YOUR FUTURE BEGINS HERE!
Join one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona and the youngest in Yuma County

Under general supervision, operates light to medium construction equipment, maintains and repairs City streets, grounds, and storm water facilities; and performs related duties as assigned.
As the Maintenance Specialist, you will:

• Maintain and repair streets, grounds, and facilities using hand and power tools, equipment, machinery, and vehicles.
• Clean, repair (seal cracks/chips and apply asphalt/gravel), and maintain City streets, storm drains, and catch basins.
• Fabricate, install, maintain, and replace directional and traffic signs, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters using heavy equipment and materials.
• Establish traffic control safety procedures at work sites as per MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) standards;
• Perform finisher concrete work including footings, finishing, forming, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) street/sidewalk accesses, etc. Operate backhoes, dump trucks, bobcat, and other equipment as required.
• Perform basic building construction, maintenance, and repair tasks (remodeling, framing, sheetrock installation, roofing, stucco, painting, basic plumbing/electrical work, etc.).
• Perform operator-level inspection, servicing, fueling, and maintenance (including washing) of assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Respond to requests from City departments for assistance as needed.
• May oversee community service workers and coordinate activities.
• Monitor grounds during special events to insure protection of system.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Will possess knowledge of:

• Street, grounds, and building maintenance/repair.
• The operation of construction equipment and various hand and power tools.
• Service, maintenance, and repair of tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Codes and standards applicable to signage, striping, road and building construction. Occupational hazards and safety procedures.
• Working knowledge of light and some heavy equipment operation principles, practices and procedures; working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to the position; working knowledge of minor equipment maintenance and repair functions.
• Occupational hazards and safety procedures.
• Ability to repair equipment with accuracy and speed.

Will possess the ability of:

• Operate hand and power tools and construction equipment for construction/maintenance/repair.
• Perform manual labor tasks which may include heavy lifting.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Follow established safety procedures in the performance of duties.
• Perform operator-level servicing and maintenance of assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and interact with the public.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education, Training and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience of three (3) year full-time journey level equipment operation, construction, and/or road repair/maintenance work.

Licenses and Certifications:
All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment.

• A valid Arizona driver's license at the time of appointment
• Certified Control Technician certification within one (1) year of employment.

Special Requirements:

• Residency in the United States and within 25 miles from the City of San Luis
• Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.

Desired/Preferred:

• Arizona Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement preferred (Class B or Class A).
• San Luis residency.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Physical and Mental Demands:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information, and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied individuals.


Work Environment:
The employee works in an outside environment subject to extreme heat, dust, noise, etc. Certain positions within the classification may require availability to work flexible schedule.
The City of San Luis is committed to Professional Growth and Career Development -

Current employees may be given preferred consideration if they meet the position's minimum requirements.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Applications will be reviewed 10 days after the posting date, and interviews will be conducted if a pool of qualified applicants is determined.Interested incumbents are encouraged to apply promptly.
Candidates with the most relevant backgrounds will be invited to participate in the interview/assessment process.
APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be considered, online applications MUST include all required documents listed under the Minimum Requirements section of the Job Posting. All documents should be uploaded as attachments
Please note:

• The online application must be completed in full.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The City of San Luis offers the following benefits to all full-time City employees:

MEDICAL/ DENTAL/ VISION INSURANCE - The City of San Luis is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for it's employees which is administered by Personify. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed. Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the Human Resources Department.

ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are required to enroll in the Arizona State Retirement System.

• Employee Contribution - 11.86%
• Employer Contribution - 11.86%

ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)

• Employee Contribution - .014%
• Employer Contribution - .014%

SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE-
FICA (Social Security Tax) - Employee Contribution- 6.20%
Medicare - Employee Contribution - 1.4500%.

PAID TIME OFF (PTO) -

Vacation Leave Accruals (Based on years of service and accrued on bi-weekly basis)

1. Less than 6 years - 3.08 hrs.
2. 6 - 11 years - 4.62 hrs.
3. 11 years or more - 6.16 hrs.

Sick Leave - 3.69 hrs.

LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides eligible employees with a Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit. This plan is administered by Standard.

Basic Life Benefit - $50,000.00
AD&D Benefit - $50,000.00

DISABILITY INSURANCE - Disability insurance is available to all employees who work 30 or more hours per week.

Short-Term Disability - Coverage begins on the 15th day of injury or sickness.
Duration of Benefits - 180 days
Benefits Percentage- 66.67%
Waiting Period - 14 days
Maximum Weekly Benefit: $2,000.00

WORKER'S COMP - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of San Luis for all employees.
01


Do you possess a High School or GED equivalency?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have an active Arizona Driver's License?

• Yes
• No
• No, but I am willing to obtain one.

03


How many years of experience in construction, road repair/maintenance work, and equipment operation?

• 0-1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3 or more

04


Do you live in the United States and within 25 miles from the City of San Luis?

• Yes
• No
• No, but I am willing to relocate.

05


Are you a Veteran?

• Yes
• No

06


The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree.
• No, I do not agree.

Required Question