Facility Craftsman at Ft. Carson.

About the Role

This position is located in Colorado Springs and supports the Maneuver Area Training and Equipment Site (MATES) at Ft. Carson with maintenance and repair. The role operates independently and reports to a regional Labor, Trades, and Crafts Operations Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic preventative maintenance checks and services on various mechanical equipment.
• Repair doors, windows, ceilings, and stairs.
• Apply and finish drywall, patch holes in walls, texture, and re-glue cove bases.
• Conduct repairs of plumbing fixtures, and unclog pipes and drains.
• Install, repair, and replace lights, switches, outlets, pumps, motors, controls, intercoms, fuses, circuit breakers, thermostats, and fan relays.
• Service air conditioning and heating units according to operation and maintenance guidelines.
• Maintain interior/exterior security lights and fire sprinkler systems.
• Paint interior and exterior buildings and trim.
• Install windows, blinds, carpeting, floor tile, ceiling tile, new window glass, and cased glazing.
• Move furniture and equipment, and perform a variety of manual labor tasks using hand tools and test equipment.
• Adjust, troubleshoot, and repair sprinkler systems as required.
• Replace light bulbs, ballast, and controls in a variety of environments.
• Pull weeds, cut and trim lawns, planter beds, and trees using trimmers and lawn mowers.
• Install or repair sprinkler and drip systems.
• Repair fencing, handle trash pick-up and removal, maintain cleanliness of grounds, and assess and coordinate pest control services through contractors for indoor and outdoor treatments.
• Perform snow removal on unheated walks and parking lots using vehicle-mounted plows and snow-blowers.
• Perform administrative tasks such as ordering parts and supplies, following prescribed departmental procurement and invoicing procedures, entering work orders into the established computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), and tracking labor hours on a monthly timesheet.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience in a full complement of structural trades duties (building maintenance trades including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, HVAC, ground maintenance, or locksmithing).
• Possess and maintain a valid and current Colorado Driver's License.
• Willing and able to take and pass ongoing college-level classes to maintain currency in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and various trades-related curricula.
• Must be able to successfully pass a ten-year background investigation and gain and maintain a security clearance.
• Residency requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to perform all physical components of the position.
• Willingness to learn.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office software and the ability to work with computerized maintenance and building automation systems.

Qualifications

Or Education And Experience: A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years.

If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, annual leave, and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Public retirement options.
• Compressed work weeks.
• On-site fitness facilities.
• Free parking.
• A variety of training opportunities.