Maintenance Support Worker

Salary:
$15.15 per hour

Summary of Function:
Completes and accomplishes all duties, cleaning and maintenance projects aligned with the trades department within Facilities Management.

Typical Duties:

Serves Students. Performs custodial duties such as cleaning dorm rooms and bathrooms; cleaning refrigerators; washing windows; waxing floors; moving furniture; vacuuming carpets; shampooing carpets; replacing light bulbs; restocking toilet paper; cleaning outside of building including walls, sidewalks, and stairs.

Performs HVAC duties such as replacing dual shaft electric motors; cleaning coils and straightening fins; removing, cleaning, painting, and reinstalling grills; removing, repairing, and reinstalling ceiling grid and tiles; cleaning above ceiling tiles; washing and lubricating blower motors and blower wheels; verifying proper operation of thermostats; cleaning strainers and blowing down plugged coils and venting trapped air. Assists in any hot work.

Performs electrician duties such as cleaning substations and mechanical rooms, testing and repairing lights and signs, and replacing ballasts and batteries.

Performs carpenter duties such as patching holes in wall, painting, recoating roofs, patching roofs, replacing bathroom fixtures, and patching flooring or carpet.

Performs groundskeeping duties such as trimming and pruning trees and plants, mowing and edging campus lawns and playing fields, sweeping and painting parking lots, picking up trash and debris from campus grounds, digging holes to uncover utilities and sprinkler lines, moving rock, and assisting in concrete repairs.

Supports and participates in strategic planning initiatives, and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Entry-level experience or higher in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or other related mechanical trades

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination or have taken the vaccine either prior to employment or during the first week of work hired. (AWC can provide the Hepatitis Vaccination on the first week of work.)
Arizona Driver's License or Equivalent

Classification:

Non-Exempt

Position Type & Work Schedule:

Part-time
Up to 19 hours per week
Work flexible schedule to meet the program, department, and/or institutional needs, which may include Fridays, nights, and/or weekends

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures
Knowledge of or ability to maintain organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures
Knowledge of workplace safety standards and safe work practices related to facilities maintenance
Knowledge of basic tools, equipment, and materials used in custodial, grounds, and building maintenance functions
Skill in current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software,
specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows, college system platforms, software, and applications especially those specific to the department operations
Skill and ability to be self-directed and to manage one's own time
Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Skill in operating and maintaining maintenance equipment and hand/power tools
Skill in performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs across multiple trade areas
Ability to complete all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development
Ability to organize, prioritize, follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion, with close attention to detail
Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment
Ability to provide assistance in a professional, civil, and supportive manner
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing, and in a public setting, and to relate to others in a professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected information and follow FERPA and privacy guidelines
Ability to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and civility in all job-related actions
Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, bending, and working at heights
Ability to safely identify hazards and follow established safety protocols
Ability to follow written and verbal technical instructions accurately
Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective, and collaborative relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, students, and the public

Work Environment:

Working environment includes various locations across the service district, with varying noise levels, indoor and/or outdoor locations as needed to support program, department or institutional needs
Must be able to perform duties in a variety of weather conditions
Occasionally inside office environment with normal noise and lighting levels

Physical Demands:

Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking
May lift, carry, push, and/or pull, at times a minimum of 50 pounds
Must be able to bend, sit, kneel, and drive to perform maintenance duties around the campus
Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization's physical premises

Travel:

May be required to travel to other locations using various modes of private, commercial, or fleet transportation, and as needed to support program, department and institutional needs

Note:

Location: Yuma Campus
Not Benefits Eligible
The statements within this document describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
demands, and skills required of personnel so classified
The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice

POSTING DATE:
August 19, 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

Completed Application
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)

ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO:
Arizona Western College Human Resources
Phone: (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629
Email: Human. Resources@azwestern.edu

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