DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

GRAND CANYON AIRPORT
1542 Liberator Drive,
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

Salary: $45,523.20 - $55,523.20

Anticipated Salary: $50,523.20 

*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Grade: 17

Closing Date: 12/18/2025

Under the general direction of the Airport Manager, the Building Maintenance Specialist (BMS) position is responsible for maintaining State owned facilities at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport, which includes physical structures, mechanical/electrical systems and utilities, and airfield lighting. Minimal travel may be required to pick up supplies or to attend training. Responsible for requesting purchase orders and maintaining required documentation associated with work orders and time keeping. This position is required to know building system codes, OSHA requirements and safe working techniques and procedures. This position will work independently with limited to moderate supervision, and will use communication, organizational and management skills in order to achieve positive task outcomes for the airport. This position must set up a preventative maintenance schedule and establish standards of work while simultaneously working on more immediate needs. Will provide limited project management. Will be required to work in a variety of weather conditions such as extreme cold, heat, high winds and blowing dust; remote and rugged terrain. Will work four ten hour shifts, Monday through Thursday. If needed, subsidized housing provided by the State. A dedicated work truck will be supplied.

*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Maintain and repair physical building structures, HVAC systems, electrical systems, water systems, and associated equipment. Execute preventative maintenance programs, building inspections which include but not limited to repairing or replacing filters, lights, walls, etc.

Receive and documents work orders through the agency's computer maintenance management system, TRI REGA. Document purchases made with P Card; maintain shop and vehicle in optimum working condition.

Estimate costs and order materials to make necessary repairs; inspect work projects or determine if work stoppage is necessary. Maintain power tools; interpret blue prints and schematics.

Knowledge of:
• Construction equipment and materials.
• Best practices involving new construction, remodels, and building repairs. Federal, State, and local building codes and procedures.
• State procurement rules and procedures.
• Google Workspace.

Skill in:
• Construction skills associated with the building trades
• Use of power/hand tools and heavy construction equipment.
• Use of TRI REGA for documenting work orders and materials.
• Use of general office equipment; computers/software, copier/printer.
• Reconfiguring, building and deconstructing modular furniture.

Ability to:
• Diagnose construction, electrical, or mechanical problems which might impact or compromise the safety of buildings, structures, and facilities.
• Develop, execute, and maintain preventative maintenance programs.
• Communicate effectively with customers, stakeholders, vendors, and contractors.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

Two years of experience equivalent to a Building Maintenance Specialist

Employment contingent upon passing a physical exam

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

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

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

Employee Referral Program
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

*Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive pay-out.