Full-time Maintenance Technician

To maintain District facilities for students, staff, and the public in safe operating condition; maintain a preventive maintenance program; perform skilled maintenance to resolve immediate operational and/or safety concerns. This position is scheduled to work 260 days per year and is considered non-exempt.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment including snow removal equipment, power and hand tools, and other specialized maintenance equipment; performs safety and maintenance inspections on assigned vehicles or equipment; performs routine vehicle and equipment repairs.
• Installs system component parts, classroom and office equipment, playground equipment, and facility components (e.g., lighting, plumbing, security, electrical panels) to provide a safe and workable environment.
• Performs general painting tasks: cleans, sands, seals, and prepares interior and exterior walls and other surfaces for painting; paints walls, ceilings, trim work, and other surfaces using rollers, brushes, or power sprayers.
• Performs general plumbing tasks: installs and makes emergency repairs and adjustments to plumbing fixtures and equipment, including pipes, washers, gaskets, faucets, floats, and valves; cleans and repairs drain lines.
• Performs general electrical work: installs and makes routine repairs to electrical wiring, switches, outlets, fixtures, conduits, and motors; installs and repairs light ballasts; repairs shop tools and custodial equipment.
• Performs troubleshooting of malfunctioning or inoperative equipment.
• May assist HVAC staff in the installation of heating and cooling systems, cleaning unit coils, filter change outs, and replacing belts.
• May be assigned to prepare and cut keys; repair or install miscellaneous door hardware and lockers; service and maintain locks; prepare, refit, hang, or rehang doors.
• May perform general carpentry tasks.
• Reports to work on time and accurately records time worked; may need to adjust work schedule due to emergencies or other work-related projects; works overtime as needed.
• Contributes to the overall success of the Facilities Department by performing all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of increasingly responsible facilities maintenance experience.
• Formal or informal education or training ensuring the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
• Required safety training to be completed within the first year.
• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Hand tools, vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment, power tools, and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Methods, materials, test equipment, practices, and skills used in repair.
• Hand and power tools used in the trade area.
• Building plans and technical materials.
• Parts and supplies necessary for various jobs assigned.
• Preventive maintenance principles and practices.

Ability to:

• Order required parts and supplies.
• Perform heavy manual labor in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical materials, and plans.
• Follow safety regulations.
• Estimate time and materials for various jobs and prepare completion reports.
• Use tools and power equipment skillfully.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the performance of required duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Interpret, apply, and explain district regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Operate a computer and assigned software.
• Work irregular hours.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Meet schedules and timelines.

Working Conditions

• Office and field environment; travel from site to site.
• Work or inspect underground and in or with water and wastewater.
• Exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, inclement weather conditions.
• Work at heights on scaffolding and ladders, or around heavy construction equipment.

Physical Conditions

• Maintain physical condition necessary for heavy or moderate lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time.
• Operating motorized equipment and vehicles.

Pay

Hourly range: $24.79 to $31.27/hour, depending on qualified experience.

Schedule

260 days/year (with paid personal time, paid vacation days, and paid time off for holidays and district non-work days such as during winter break and spring breaks).

Benefits

• Full district-paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage.
• Paid personal and sick leave, paid parental leave for mothers and fathers.
• A robust retirement plan under Colorado PERA with a district contribution of over 21.4% of an employee’s wages each month.
• Employee Assistance programs.
• A district wellness program.
• Access to discounted ski passes and other community benefits.