(Auraria) Field Equipment Technician PM Shift

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Auraria Campus is seeking a Field Equipment Technician to oversee parking equipment, parking technology systems, and state fleet vehicles across the Auraria Campus. You will ensure systems run smoothly via preventive maintenance, proper documentation, and vendor coordination.

You will assist in deployments, provide technical guidance, and train staff, contributing to a positive customer service experience across the campus and collaborating with operations to meet department goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in equipment maintenance or a related technical field.
• One year of experience troubleshooting electronic equipment, network-connected systems, or related technical equipment.
• One year of experience with cash handling and financial accountability procedures.
• Must possess a valid unencumbered Colorado driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of parking equipment, including lot pay stations, meters, and management software.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, networking, and connectivity issues with Auraria Campus IT and vendors.
• Maintain documentation of maintenance activities, system performance, and equipment diagnostics.
• Assist with equipment deployment, setup, and logistics for new and existing mechanical systems.
• Provide training and technical guidance to staff and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Coordinate with vendors and campus partners to support budget alignment and projects.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Electronics troubleshooting

Cash handling

Vehicle operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Who we are:

Welcome to the Aurora Campus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Aurora Campus is the service provider for 38,000 students and approximately 5,000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver.

Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, multiple medical, dental and vision options, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, BenefitHub and outstanding retirement plan. So, if you're interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which you've been waiting for.

Schedule:

PM Shift: 1:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the oversight, maintenance, and operational readiness of parking equipment, parking technology systems, departmental mechanical systems, and state fleet vehicles for Parking & Transportation Services. The Field Equipment Technician ensures that all field and back-office systems function efficiently through preventive maintenance, timely repair, accurate documentation, and coordination with vendors and campus partners.

This position assists in equipment deployment and setup, supports operational logistics, provides technical guidance and supports supervisors with training to staff, and contributes to a positive customer service experience across the Auraria Campus. Field Equipment Technicians work collaboratively with operations staff and other technicians to support departmental objectives.

Essential Job Functions:

Parking Technology, Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

• Oversee the maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of parking equipment including lot pay stations, single-space meters, parking management software, meter management systems, vehicle tracking systems, network-connected field equipment, and associated back-office systems.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, networking, and connecting issues in collaboration with Auraria Campus IT and system vendors.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable operating systems and coordinate firmware, software, and hardware updates
• Perform component repair and replacement to ensure uninterrupted operation of parking systems.
• Maintain detailed documentation of maintenance activities, system performance, equipment diagnostics, and corrective actions.
• Conducts or support staff in training on parking equipment operations with supervisor oversight, software systems, and troubleshooting procedures and maintain associated training documentation.
• Follow established campus safety procedures, lockout/tagout protocols, and departmental operating procedures while performing maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensure the safe operation and handling of tools, vehicles, equipment, and maintenance materials.
• Assist the Assistant Director with setup, maintenance, and logistics for new and existing mechanical systems and equipment.

Fleet and Mechanical Systems Oversight:

• Manage maintenance schedules, vehicle service work orders, repairs, and inspections for departmental state fleet vehicles in coordination with campus Vehicle Maintenance, and State Fleet teams.
• Document all vehicle maintenance and repairs, including cost estimates, labor, and parts usage.
• Ensure compliance with state fleet, campus vehicle, maintenance, and safety requirements.
• Monitor vehicle condition and recommend repairs, replacements, or preventive maintenance activities as needed.

Vendor and Contract Coordination:

• Serve as secondary point of contact under the Assistant Director for vendor services and repairs, including parking technology and equipment vendors.
• Generate, submit, and track work orders and purchase requests for equipment maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
• Obtain quotes and estimates for repairs and replacement parts and provide recommendations using repair logs and operational data to support budget alignment.
• Track software, hardware, and system changes and communicate updates to the Assistant Director and Operation Coordinators.
• Assist with coordinating vendor access, service schedules, and project implementation activities.

Inventory Management and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate inventories of field signage, equipment parts, maintenance supplies, and operational materials.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance, inventory, and operational reports.
• Record collection transactions, equipment repairs, and associated costs for budget tracking purposes.
• Forecast inventory needs and coordinate replenishment efforts to prevent operational interruptions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment history files.

Customer Service and Campus Support:

• Provide professional customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and campus partners regarding Parking & Transportation Services operations.
• Respond promptly to filed service requests, equipment issues, and customer concerns.
• Assist with special events, including parking operation support, equipment deployment, signage placement, traffic control devices, cones, barriers, and related filed operations as needed.
• Support operational activities that contribute to sage, efficient, and customer focused parking services.

Training and Operational Support:

• Support Operations Coordinators by performing operations tasking in the absence of operations staff (i.e., Shuttle Services, Enforcement)
• Conduct or assist in staff training related to equipment repair, License Plate Recognition (LPR) systems, parking technology systems, and operational procedures with supervisor oversight.
• Provide technical guidance and operational support to staff during maintenance activities and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• One (1) year of experience in equipment maintenance, field service repair, electronics, parking systems, fleet maintenance support, or a closely related technical field.
• One (1) years of experience troubleshooting electronic equipment, network-connected systems, field service technology, or related technical equipment, including preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repair.
• One (1) year of experience with cash handling and financial accountability procedures.
• Must possess a valid unencumbered Colorado driver's license at the time of application.
• Please provide full responses to all required supplemental questions. Your answers will be used as part of the application screening.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a state of Colorado resident.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• This person selected for this position must maintain their ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to perform duties in outdoor, mechanical, and field environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work outdoors for extended periods.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, and moving vehicle or equipment.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, special events, or respond to operational emergencies as needed.
• Must maintain a valid unencumbered driver's license.
• Please note that if offered employment, candidates will be required to furnish a copy of their motor vehicle report (MVR) as part of the background check process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with parking access and revenue control systems.
• Experience in electronic payment systems, parking meters, or pay station technology.
• Experience with fleet coordination, vehicle maintenance tracking, or state fleet programs.
• Experience using maintenance management software or work order management systems.
• Basic knowledge of networking, communications, and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Experience training or providing technical guidance to operational staff.
• Experience working in higher education, parking operations, transportation services or related environments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population at all levels of the institution and within the community.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively through verbal, written, and electronic methods.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commitment to fostering a respectful, positive, and professional workplace environment.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues involving hardware, software, networking, and operational systems.
• Ability to establish priorities, follow through on assignments, and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner, across various modalities.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and tasks in parallel to maintain attention to detail.
• Outwardly contributes to a respectful, positive, and professional workspace.
• Strong judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to listen effectively, communicate relevant information, anticipate potential issues, and recommend practical solutions in a dynamic operational environment.

Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act information:

After careful review of this position and the duties that it performs, it has been designated in accordance with the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act as a "Not Covered" position, it does not fall in the category of employees that are eligible for representation by COWINS, also known as the union. To learn more about this designation please visit this link: http://coloradowins.org/

E-mail Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted by email.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications. Your application as submitted is used to determine if you meet Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualifications and ensure that information in your application "draw correlations" to the Minimum Qualifications. Human Resources Analysts will not infer that you meet the Minimum Qualifications if information isn't detailed in your application.

Years of experience will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be pro-rated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit.)

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Auraria Campus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Nicole Yanez at [e-mail]