Facilities & Maintenance Technician

About the role

Ciola is a woman-owned small business focused on secure collaboration and resilient communications. We're looking for a Facilities & Maintenance Technician to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of facility maintenance functions including building/facility maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, and non-structural interior improvement work.
• Coordinates with vendors for specialized or regulated work, and coordinates various vendors and contractors for maintenance and repair of equipment and facility improvement work.
• Completes preventative maintenance and general upkeep of building systems, equipment, machinery, office furniture, workstations, tools, work areas, storage areas, and the building's interior and exterior.
• Keeps records for preventative maintenance for machines and equipment, vendor service, facility repairs, inspections, and related documentation.
• Fulfills facility safety and security procedures, including controlled-area access requirements, visitor/vendor escort procedures, and restrictions on accessing areas while actively secured.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety systems.
• 5+ years experience with commercial facilities maintenance, basic construction, or remodeling, including drywall repair and finishing, door and hardware work, basic carpentry, minor framing, painting, ceiling systems, fixture replacement, and similar non-structural improvement work.
• Awareness of workplace safety, building-code considerations, and when to involve the Director, licensed trades, inspectors, or qualified vendors.
• Ability to coordinate professionally with vendors, contractors, employees, and visitors in a secured facility environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. Government.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull equipment or materials weighing up to 75 pounds individually, and heavier loads with assistance.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach continuously or for extended periods throughout a shift; ability to transition between these positions as tasks require.
• Ability to safely ascend, descend, and work from portable ladders, extension ladders, scaffolding, and stationary platforms at various heights.
• Fine motor skills and digital dexterity to safely grasp, manipulate, and operate small hardware and hand/power tools (e.g., screws, drills, wiring, levels, paintbrushes).
• Ability to operate company-provided tools and authorized facility equipment safely.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English to safely receive instructions, coordinate with team members, escort visitors/vendors and log maintenance reports.
• Ability to hear audible safety alarms, equipment malfunctions, or verbal warnings in a noisy environment.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to extreme temperatures (heat/cold), dust, fumes, and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work in tight or restricted spaces (e.g., utility closets, crawl spaces, or ceilings) when necessary and when appropriate safety procedures are followed.

Skills

• Commercial facilities maintenance.
• Basic construction and remodeling.
• Building systems troubleshooting.
• Facility coordination and vendor management.
• Facility safety and security procedures.

Benefits

• Flexible PTO.
• Subsidized health insurance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A competitive compensation structure designed to support long-term growth.

Pay

The hourly range for this role is $27.00 - $38.00 per hour.

Schedule

This is a Full-Time, Hourly/Non-Exempt, On-Site position.