ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

General Services Division (GSD)

Address: 501 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Salary: Up to $52,147 

Grade: 19

Open Until Business Needs Are Met
First Review of Resumes 1/26/2026

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), General Services Division (GSD), is seeking a dedicated and skilled Building Engineer to join our team at the Arizona State Hospital (ASH). In this critical role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of all building systems and equipment to ensure a safe and functional environment for patients and staff. You will act as a primary responder for service calls, managing requests with high efficiency by coordinating work, assigning priorities, and delegating tasks to appropriate vendors when necessary while diligently following up on completion.

Beyond reactive repairs, the Building Engineer plays a vital role in the facility's longevity by performing essential corrective and preventative maintenance. Successful candidates must possess a comprehensive and versatile technical background, including proficiency in plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, HVAC, and general facilities maintenance. Because the integrity of hospital operations is a 24/7 priority, this position requires a commitment to a flexible schedule that includes working some weekends and holidays, as well as providing support for after-hours emergency work as needed.

• System Maintenance & Repair: Troubleshoot, maintain, inspect, modify, and repair diverse building systems, including plumbing, electrical, fire alarms, sprinklers, and emergency systems.
• Structural & Interior Upkeep: Perform repairs on interior and exterior doors, overhead doors and gates, drywall, painting, carpet/tile flooring, and ceiling tiles.
• Preventative Maintenance (PM): Execute periodic PM on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing equipment, including lubrication, adjustments, cleaning, and replacement of consumable parts like filters and indicator lights.
• Operational Testing: Conduct regular testing of equipment to ensure building safety and compliance with operational standards.
• Digital Workflow Management: Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders, order parts, provide status updates, and document completion data.
• Customer Service & Communication: Provide excellent customer service by interacting professionally with building occupants from the start to the completion of every work request.
• Contractor Coordination: Collaborate with external contractors to schedule repairs, provide on-site assistance, and ensure projects are completed on time and according to specifications.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and implement opportunities to improve equipment performance and extend the life cycle of building assets.
• Flexible Operations: Maintain availability for day, night, and weekend shifts to support 24/7 facility operations in a collaborative team environment.

Knowledge of:

• Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC/Stationary Engineering systems.
• Preventative maintenance and work order software systems (CMMS).
• Current construction principles, methods, and techniques.
• OSHA rules and regulations.
• Local, state, and federal guidelines.

Skills in:

• Great customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and ladder diagrams.
• Reading and interpreting building codes.

Ability to:

• Great customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness and aptitudes to work effectively with others within the formal or informal structure of teams or groups.
• Interest in and enjoyment of working on one’s own without close interaction or interdependence with others.
• Inner motivation and confidence to achieve successful results.

• Previous building operations engineering experience

• Valid Arizona driver's license
• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification

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).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation 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)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
  

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

• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer