DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

MAINTENANCE SECTION CENTRAL
1655 W. Jackson Street
Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $58,475.36 to $66,008.80

Anticipated Salary: $63,475.36

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 08/06/2026

The Central Region Building Maintenance Supervisor manages day-to-day operations and supervises Building Maintenance Specialists (BMS) to preserve facility assets. This role plans, schedules, and executes corrective maintenance, preventative maintenance, and renewal projects.

Responsibilities include performing highly skilled, hands-on building and utility repairs, as well as managing remodel and construction projects from inception to completion. Daily duties involve maintenance planning, cost estimating, purchasing parts, submitting operational and financial logs, and resolving work stoppages. The Supervisor trains staff, ensures a skilled workforce, and handles occasional after-hours emergencies.

The role enforces compliance with building codes, safety laws, and environmental regulations. the Supervisor serves as the primary point of contact, communicating with upper management, customers, stakeholders, and vendors.

Working cooperatively with Building Maintenance personnel providing lead support to ensure the maintenance and repair of physical buildings, structures and sites to include; HVAC, electrical systems, water systems and operate associated equipment, to ensure the safety of personnel
and security of facilities. Diagnose repair issues. Research best solutions for making repairs. Oversee contractor-based projects and ensure fair and responsible pricing methods are followed.

Provide oversight, training and support to subordinates. Review and approve all P-Card purchases made by the team. Maintain a shop and vehicle appropriately. Purchase materials and tools to make necessary repairs. Inspect ongoing work and determine if work stoppage is necessary. Maintain power tools. Maintain required training. Interpret blueprints and schematics.

Directs operational workflows by assigning work orders and managing and tracking spreadsheets, requesting purchase orders and provides technical input for contract management. Preventative maintenance and building inspections; life safety, filters, lights, flooring, roofing, electrical systems and plumbing fixtures.

Knowledge of:
• Broad knowledge of building maintenance and the construction trades.
• Knowledge of applicable State and Federal building codes; building and construction trades best practices.
• Demonstrable knowledge of safety rules, regulations, codes, and laws.
• Working knowledge of building system codes, OSHA requirements and knowledge of safe working techniques and procedures is required.

Skill in:
• Strong leadership skills.
• Use of common and specialized tools, equipment and materials related to assigned projects.
• Reading blueprints, sketches and structural components of buildings and related utility services systems; all applicable building code; building and construction best practices.
• Skill estimating and ordering project materials.
• Interpersonal skills.

Ability to:
• Develop and maintain good business relationships with customers, vendors and other stakeholders.
• Work independently and sometimes take the oversight lead as project or vendor requires utilizing excellent customer service.
• Understand and track proposals, purchase orders and invoicing.

High school diploma or equivalent, 5 years of on the job supervisory experience.

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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

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.