Building Maintenance Worker

City of Arvada; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Arvada is seeking a Building Maintenance Worker who will ensure that city buildings are safe, clean, and pleasant. The role involves performing repairs, responding to maintenance requests, and maintaining supplies while promoting a commitment to community service and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in HVAC, plumbing or electrical required.
• High School diploma or GED is mandatory.
• Basic knowledge in custodial equipment utilization.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building repairs including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing work.
• Respond to facilities maintenance work orders.
• Maintain and perform preventative maintenance on buildings.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical Skills

Communication

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Custodial Equipment

Computer Skills

Job description

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Building Maintenance Worker

Apply locations Arvada City Hall time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: June 20, 2025 (11 days left to apply) job requisition id 2025-0133

Apply to join our team today! The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range.

Pay Range: $21.30-$29.12 Hourly

Building Maintenance Worker

Position Purpose
Performs maintenance work to ensure that buildings are safe, clean, and pleasant to work in and visit in the City of Arvada.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs general building repair and maintenance to include, but not limited to, minor electrical, HVAC, lighting, lamps & ballasts, plumbing, system furniture, and interior & exterior painting.
• Secures buildings, unlocks, and locks doors according to daily schedule.
• Responds to work orders requests for facilities maintenance.
• Maintains and performs preventative maintenance on all components of city buildings.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, stocks, and organizes supplies in city buildings.
• Frequently operates a personal or City-owned motor vehicle to drive to and from work locations throughout the City.

Other Job Functions

• Sets up and prepares buildings and Arvada Center for special events.
• Performs custodian work when short staffed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge in proper utilization of all custodial equipment and chemicals.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including the Work Order system & CMMS system.
• Ability to prioritize maintenance projects.
• Demonstrated ability to understand basic HVAC, electrical and plumbing principles.
• Ability to use ladders and work on rooftop or in crawl spaces.
• Ability to occasionally work outside during inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

License & Certification

• A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.

Education Degree

• High School/GED

Education Required

• Yes

Work Experience Related

• One (1) or more years’ experience required in HVAC, plumbing or electrical.

Work Experience Preferred

• Two (2) or more years’ experience in HVAC, plumbing and electrical.

Physical Demands

• Strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.

Hazards

• Occasional hazards that are predictable or well protected against (Hazardous waste, ladders, cleaning supplies, trips and falls)

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements

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The City of Arvada does not offer benefits to temporary and/or seasonal employees. Temporary, Variable Hour and Health Plan Eligible employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum cap of 48 hours.

Vision: We Dream Big and Deliver

Mission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.

Values:

• Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives.
• Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence.
• Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results.

The City’s Core values are in every employee’s individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values.

Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City’s values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City’s policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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