Building Technician I

Fortiuscap

Vail (CO)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Life insurance

Recreation Center pass

Health, dental, vision

Paid vacation

Personal days

Holidays

Spanish language initiative

Job summary

The Town of Avon, Colorado, is accepting applications for a Building Technician I. This role maintains, analyzes, and repairs building systems and equipment, ensuring safe operation of heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing systems across town facilities.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years in maintenance operations. Valid Colorado driver’s license required; a background check will be performed.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of three years in maintenance operations in a similar facility or related field.
Knowledge of BAS/BMS and building systems essential.

Responsibilities

Operate building systems, machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems including HVAC and plumbing.
Inspect, schedule and perform preventive maintenance on town facilities.
Create scopes of work for repairs and service contracts.
Ensure safety procedures and MSDS compliance are followed.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Carpentry

Plumbing

BAS integration

Building systems

English communication

Public interaction

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

BMS software

Electrical tools

Job description

Come Join the Town of Avon Team!

Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Avon, Colorado, is more than a destination – it’s a place to call home. Here, visitors and residents alike enjoy living, working, and playing in a breathtaking outdoor setting.

At the Town of Avon, we’re the driving force behind what makes this community thrive. From fixing potholes to hosting events in stunning Nottingham Park, to teaching swim lessons at our 40,000 sq. ft. full-service Recreation Center, to ensuring public safety, our dedicated team makes it all happen.

We offer a variety of opportunities in fantastic locations, backed by supportive leadership and excellent benefits. Whether you’re seeking a full-time career or a seasonal part-time job, the Town of Avon is the perfect place to grow, contribute, and make a difference. What are you waiting for? Join our team today!

Position Overview:

The Town of Avon, Colorado, is accepting applications for a Building Technician I

The Building Technician I is responsible for operating various types of building systems, machinery and tools in a safe, efficient manner to maintain, analyze, repair and perform semi-skilled and skilled improvement to town facilities and equipment. In addition, this position maintains and repairs mechanical and electrical operational systems including but not limited to heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, electrical lighting, and distribution.

Why Work for the Town of Avon?

We offer an amazing work environment, supportive leadership, and outstanding benefits, including:

Retirement match of 11%
Life insurance
Avon Recreation Center pass
Health, Rx, vision, and dental insurance
Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
Spanish Language Initiative

Town of Avon Culture and Values

Our team operates on five core values:

Public Service: We are committed to an effective, community-focused organization that passionately engages and serves our residents, property owners, businesses, and guests.
Openness: We are open, transparent, complete, objective and respectful of opposing views with all Town officials and with the public in our decisions and actions.
Leadership: We perform our work with commitment, passion, collaboration, fairness, honesty and courage to elevate our performance, the performance of our co-workers, and the character of our community.
Integrity: We are professional, ethical, responsible and accountable in our decisions and actions.
Stewardship: We are custodians and stewards of the Town’s financial, physical, environmental and natural resources on behalf of

Essential Functions:

Implements systems and procedures for organizing and updating preventative maintenance schedules of the town’s buildings and equipment
Maintains daily records and generates regular facility inspection reports of all maintenance activities
Inspects and monitors, daily, weekly, monthly, and bi-annually operation systems in town buildings for overall condition
Prioritizes and performs scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of equipment and buildings in a timely manner
Provides technical assistance in creating scope of work repairs, projects, and service contracts for all disciplines
Identifies and recommends improvements in divisional and departmental operations to ensure maintenance functions are efficient and cost effective
Attends staff meetings to report problems or situations and resolution with maintenance and operations
Works cooperatively with personnel in the performance of assigned duties to maximize the efficiency and quality of work
Performs specialized installation, fabrication, and/or repair maintenance of town facilities and equipment
Observes and enforces proper safety precautions as outlined in the Facility Maintenance Procedures Manual and as stated in the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the variety of chemicals and solvents used in the facility
Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents
Uses all required safety equipment
Purchases, repairs and inventories maintenance material tools and equipment
Maintains a clean and orderly work and inventory area

Qualifications

Knowledge of basic mechanics, carpentry, plumbing and other repair techniques, tools, and equipment
Knowledge of and skilled in BAS (Building Automation Systems) integration of computer controls and
BMS (Building Management Systems) application software for equipment management and repairs
Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, swimming pool, circulation, boiler, and plumbing systems
Knowledge of a wide variety of cleaning supplies, solvents, lubricants, and swimming pool sanitizing
chemicals
Ability to give verbal and written instructions and to inspect the work of others while acting as a lead
worker
Ability to work courteously and effectively with the public and staff to provide a high level of service
Ability to maintain harmonious relations among staff and promote efficiency
Ability to communicate in English effectively both verbally and in writing; Spanish is considered a plus
Ability to operate a Town vehicle safely and legally
Requires possession of Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
A High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience working with technical and maintenance operations in a similar facility or related construction field is required.

Special Requirements:

The Town reserves the right to suspend or extend the posting deadline based on receipt of qualified candidates.