Job Description

Construction Maintenance Technician

The Utilities' Water Construction, Maintenance, and Restoration team at Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring (2) Construction Maintenance Technicians who will be responsible for performing a wide variety of semi-skilled activities in the support of construction, maintenance, and restoration of landscapes and irrigation systems. Projects will be completed throughout Colorado Springs Utilities' facilities and the community. You will be expected to implement job plans, direct and accomplish daily work assignments, estimate and acquire job materials and manpower, as well as meet with customers and uphold safety standards.

The starting pay for this position is $29.84/hour, followed by an increase to $31.34/hour after completing the probationary period. (Typically 6 months)

What you'll be doing:

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled activities to support construction projects of departmental workgroups
• Perform grounds-keeping maintenance activities such as mowing, trimming, pruning, cleaning, etc.
• Operate commercial vehicles and heavy equipment such as backhoes, skid-loads, street sweepers, tandem axle trucks, trailers, snow removal, etc.
• Operate construction-grade tools and equipment such as trenchers, compactors, saws, forklifts, seeders, mowers, wood chippers, etc.
• Oversee temporary or seasonal employees
• Review blueprints, technical drawings, and perform job layouts
• Maintain, install, and repair hardscape, irrigation, plants, trees, turf, native grasses, shrubs, and landscaping at multiple facilities
• Initiate the locates and materials necessary to complete a given job
• Conduct inspections of vehicles and equipment
• Maintain and update records
• Support Colorado Springs Utilities' safety and health program to promote an incident and injury-free workplace

Who You Are: Most individuals in this job would have achieved a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) and have experience performing semi-skilled construction and/or landscaping duties. Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred, and the ability to obtain and maintain within one year of hire is required; we will provide the training/certification for your CDL. Any candidate with a background in construction, construction maintenance, and/or landscaping would be highly desired.

*A valid non-restricted driver’s license is required

*Ability to be permitted and maintain access to military installations is required

*This position requires flexibility to be able to work occasional nights and weekends

*An emergency call-out will be a required aspect of this position, and you must be able to work extended periods of time to provide operational readiness and support of our infrastructure and services

*This position is considered Essential Personnel. As such, this position is not eligible for remote or teleworking; therefore, you will be required to report during emergencies and inclement weather

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exerts in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements exceed those for Heavy Work.
• Positions in this class typically require exposure to all weather conditions.

The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 120A, 210A, 21E, 21J, 51H, 62B, 62E, 62J, 81B, 92B, 91L, 3E231, 3E251, 3E271, 3E291, 3E2X1, 55131, 55151, 55171, 55191, CE, CM, 613, 1300, 1301, 2513

Who We Are:

• One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)
• A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)
• Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements
• Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in one of the most desirable cities to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2022)
  

Our Commitment to Our Employees…
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave –3 days per year
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness