• 542475

• PHOENIX

• DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

• Full-time

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $300.00 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

Address: 250 N 17th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $73,000

Grade: 22

The Arizona Department of Health Services State Laboratory facility at 250 N. 17th Ave. Phoenix, is 77,000 sq. feet and has been occupied since June 1, 2004. The Facilities Administrator position is required for the maintenance of all building infrastructure systems for the ADHS State Laboratory facility. The position will directly supervise one Physical Plant Supervisor II position and indirectly supervise two Laboratory Equipment Maintenance Technicians. The preventive maintenance records for all laboratory instrumentation will also be maintained. The Facilities Administrator performs the following duties:
1. Administers the planning of short and long range facility needs.
2. Recommends and monitors budgets for the facility.
3. Plans and administers the construction, modification and maintenance for the facility.
4. Recommends capital equipment replacement and disposal.
5. Directs the activities of several staff responsible for building maintenance, security, and janitor service and establishes section priorities and schedules assignments and activities.
6. Schedules and performs preventive maintenance procedures on all laboratory equipment and vehicles.
7. Approves specifications and and designs for projects and obtains bids.
8. Installs new laboratory equipment and implements methods for laboratory equipment repair and modification.
9. Maintains an equipment parts inventory.
10. Monitors construction and building modifications to ensure that it conforms to specifications, relevant ordinances and codes.
11. Supervises safety procedures and arranges for required inspections
12. This position works closely with the Facilities Administrators at the ADHS 150 building

Plan and direct daily operations for the State Laboratory in preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, minor renovations and warranty activities for all mechanical, plumbing, and electrical (MPE) systems assuring that inspections are properly documented. Serve as coordinator with ADOA for any requests for major maintenance not covered by contract or warranty.

Schedule and perform preventive maintenance procedures on laboratory equipment maintaining required records on each.

Coordinate with ADOA and ADHS procurement services to initiate and carry out contracts for construction and complex system maintenance such as for HVAC, major chiller repairs and annual air balancing activities.

Supervise the daily activities of the Physical Plant Supervisor II, two Lab Equipment Maintenance Technicians, and janitorial crew to assure that laboratory equipment is maintained on schedule.

Troubleshoot, repair, test and calibrate defective or malfunctioning laboratory equipment. Responsible for maintaining integrity of security systems including card access, escorted after hours janitorial or maintenance activities.

Maintain supervision over quality of janitorial services provided by contract agency. Inspects, monitors and supervises safety procedures including arranging for fire safety drills and inspections, monitoring safety equipment such as eye wash stations and safety showers. Serve as repository for all new laboratory blueprints.

Administer facility budget with business office and recommend budget changes.

Attend training on complex MPE systems of the laboratory.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Technical college education with one electronics course, one troubleshooting and testing techniques course, one building construction course, one plumbing course and one diesel engine course and two years work experience.

Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12)

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).

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

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

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 emailing nicole.zawacki@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.