Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Facilities Maintenance Technician I. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Facilities Maintenance Technician I reports to the Facilities Operations Superintendent and will work at Gilbert's new Advocacy Center. The primary functions of this position include:

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other building systems and equipment
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance across Town facilities, grounds, and parks — identifying issues early and coordinating repairs or replacements
• Operate and maintain a variety of medium and heavy equipment, utility vehicles, and specialized diagnostic tools
• Partner with contractors, vendors, and customers to resolve maintenance issues and coordinate resources
• Track and manage daily work orders through the Town's Lucity software system, and respond to emergency maintenance calls as needed
• For a full list of duties, please review the job description.

This is an FLSA Non-Exempt, at-will position with the Town of Gilbert.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

• Posting Closes: October 11, 2026
• Tentative In-Person Interviews: October 19, 2026
• Tentative Start Date: November 9, 2026

You're a skilled tradesperson who takes pride in keeping buildings and equipment running safely and reliably. You're comfortable troubleshooting a mix of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC issues, and you don't hesitate to pick up a tool and solve a problem on the spot. You bring a strong service mindset to every interaction — whether you're coordinating with a contractor, responding to a work order, or helping a coworker in a pinch. You're dependable under pressure, ready to respond to an emergency call, and just as comfortable working solo as you are leading a small crew.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• One to three years of experience and/or training in building maintenance, equipment operation, and manual labor (or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge and abilities)
• Valid Arizona Driver's License; may require possession of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal License

This position requires a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.

This position has been designated as a Heavy work position that spends a majority of their workday in a field and facilities environment. 

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.