Trades Generalist

Trades Generalist

The Trades Generalist performs a variety of semi-skilled repair and trades tasks related to facility maintenance, modification services, breaking down, reinstallation of office furnishings, and provides general maintenance and repair of court facilities and equipment, while providing excellent customer service to judicial staff.

About The Superior Court: The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair, and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public's trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. The Superior Court in Maricopa County, one of the largest, most innovative, and progressive trial courts in the nation, seeks innovative individuals to join our team who will embrace our vision of excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law...every person, every day, every time. We fulfill these principles through a culture that values fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and safety.

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Two (2) years' experience involving a variety of repair and maintenance tasks to include semi-skilled trades.
• Three (3) years' experience breaking down, reinstallation of office furnishings.
• OR
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Driver's License at the time of hire.

Our Preferred Candidate Has:

• Five (5) years of experience breaking down, reinstallation of office furnishings within a large commercial, industrial, or institutional environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Methods, practices, tools and materials used in a variety of trades, maintenance and repair work
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions
• The principles and practices used in maintenance and repair

Skill in:

• Operation of various tools, equipment and vehicles necessary in performing assignments
• Understanding and following instructions, sketches and maps
• Understanding of breaking down, reinstallation of office furnishings
• Completing simple records and reports
• Both oral and written communication
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Ability to:

• Lift and maneuver necessary equipment and tools
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, replaces, services, constructs, fabricates, inspects, installs, and/or paints county fixtures, equipment and facilities.
• Operates various manual and power tools and equipment.
• Reads and interprets schematics and maps.
• Estimates time, labor, equipment and materials needed for jobs.
• Orders, purchases, picks-up and delivers materials, supplies and equipment.
• Performs customer service, troubleshooting and service writing functions.
• Utilizes a personal computer for training and work order completion.
• Responds to facilities emergencies regarding water leaks, power failures, and all other disruptions to normal service.
• Routinely disassembles, reassembles, and moves modular and free-standing furniture.
• Oversees work crews.

Working conditions: This position requires exposure to outdoor elements related to weather such as high heat temperatures. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull and maneuver necessary equipment and tools 30 to 75 pounds. May require travel to facilities throughout Maricopa County. The incumbent is required to work evening, night, or overnight shifts based on the operational needs of the department. In addition, the incumbents work schedule may change unexpectedly to support operational needs, emergencies, or to address unexpected maintenance and facility needs.