Job Description

Posting number: 18356

Department: Support Services

Division: Facilities

Job classification: Skilled Maintenance Tech I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building & Safety, Building Maintenance, Facility Management, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

Skilled Maintenance Technician I

About the Job: In this position, you will function as a skilled technician performing a variety of skilled building maintenance and repair, construction, and other duties in support of the City Facilities Maintenance Division and provide technical assistance to assigned supervisory staff. In this position will require to be on call on rotation bases.

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

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As a Skilled Maintenance Technician I, you will:

• Perform the full range of skilled maintenance and technical duties in support of the facilities, including design, construction, and installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of buildings, structures, devices, plumbing, electrical, low voltage systems, A/V equipment and fire systems.
• Complete assigned work and tasks requiring skilled maintenance methods and techniques
• Read and interpret plans and drawings; assess projects in the field; design and layout projects
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures making recommendations for changes and improvements
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs; requisition materials as required
• Aid assigned supervisory staff
• Perform field inspections to ensure work quality and adherence to City policies and approved work plans and designs; maintain operation records; file reports as needed
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information of assignment and explain City policies and procedures to the public
• May be required to remain on-call for emergency/disaster situations
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures and workplace safety
• Review completed work for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications
• Other duties as assigned

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

• Technical facility maintenance craft discipline with use of analytical judgement and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization
• Commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning troubleshooting maintenance principles
• Maintenance methods and techniques
• Equipment, materials, chemicals, and supplies used in facilities maintenance
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations

Ability to:

• Stay current on new trends, innovations, and technology-specific to facilities maintenance
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships Work individually and/or in a team environment

Examples of duties

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of full-time, professional experience in a related field

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Certification(s) or formal training in multiple areas of facilities maintenance
• Experience working in multiple facilities craft disciplines
• Commercial HVAC troubleshooting experience
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver’s license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges

Supplemental information

Please contact City Recruiting at City.Recruiting@coloradosprings.gov for any questions regarding this position.

Applicants that have used marijuana or CBD products within 3 months from the date of their application submission will not be eligible for hire. More information about the Colorado Springs Police Department’s Marijuana Use Policy can be found here.

The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a polygraph examination, extensive background check, and other pre-employment assessments.City of Colorado Springs Olympic City USA logo

Physical Demands: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Environmental Conditions/Frequency:

Primary Work Environment - Office Environment

Extreme Temperatures - Occasionally

Wetness and Humidity - Occasionally

Respiratory Hazards - Occasionally

Noise and Vibrations - Frequently

Physical Hazards - Occasionally

Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Frequently

Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Rarely

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