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Lead MaintenanceConstruction Specialist

State Of Utah


Job Location:

Salt Lake, UT - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 25 - 40
Posted: 7 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist

Keep our facilities running our people safe and our operations seamless. Were looking for a skilled Lead Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist who will assist in driving operational excellence across state facilities. As a Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist youll serve as a key technical resource and mentorutilizing your comprehensive skills in building controls maintenance and construction and trade systems to keep our operations safe and seamless.

Job Details:

FT / PT Status Full-Time
Salary $25.91 - $40.16 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter Victoria Trujillo
Application Deadline Open Until Filled

Key Responsibilities

As a Lead Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist you will:

Under general supervision serves as the lead worker for maintenance and construction activities within assigned state facilities. Performs advanced journey-level work in multiple building trades coordinates maintenance and small construction projects assigns and monitors daily work activities mentor and train staff and ensures facilities are maintained in a safe efficient and professional manner. This position serves as a technical resource for facility managers maintenance staff contractors and state agencies while promoting quality workmanship safety and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must possess one of the following:

  • High school diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in commercial building maintenance construction facilities management or a recognized building trade; or
  • Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in a building trade and four (4) years of journey-level experience; or
  • An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
  • Currently have a valid Utah Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to applicants with experience in:

  • Commercial or institutional facility maintenance
  • Government facilities maintenance
  • Healthcare educational or correctional facilitiesmaintenance
  • Building automation systems (BAS)
  • Energy management systems
  • Construction project coordination
  • Preventive maintenance planning
  • Supervisory or lead-worker experience
  • Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
  • Electrical systems
  • Heating and cooling systems
  • Culinary and waste water piping systems experience
  • Experience reading schematic drawings

Preferred Licenses and Certifications

  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification
  • EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification
  • Forklift and aerial lift certifications
  • First Aid and CPR Certification
  • Building Operator Certification (BOC)
  • Other trade-specific certifications related to facility maintenance and construction

Supplemental Information
The employee must be able to:

  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Frequently stand walk bend kneel stoop crawl and reach while performing maintenance duties.
  • Climb ladders scaffolding and work from elevated platforms or aerial lifts.
  • Work in mechanical rooms rooftops confined spaces and other challenging environments.
  • Operate hand tools power tools equipment and state vehicles safely.
  • Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Respond to emergency maintenance situations including occasional after-hours or on-call assignments as required.

About the Role

Location 350 North State Salt Lake City UT 84114
Background Check Required Yes
Drug Test Required No
Schedule Code B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah we believe hard work is important but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah click here. Other benefits may include:

  • Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
  • Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
  • Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
  • Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation strong work ethics and mutual support.

The Agency
The Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) is dedicated to providing professional services to assist State entities in meeting their facility needs for the benefit of the public and is the building manager for all State owned facilities. You can read more about DFCM here.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations please contact .



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