Equipment Services Technician, Senior

Adams 12 Five Star Schools; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is seeking a Senior Transportation/Equipment Services Technician in Thornton, CO. The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance on fleet and off-road equipment, loading and transporting gear and fuel to sites, and training users in proper, safe operation of equipment.

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus automotive/small engine repair education and at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Additional education in automotive technician program and/or small engine/equipment repair program preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in off road, gas, diesel or electric-powered facilities, maintenance equipment repair, and/or small engine repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and inspections of off road, gas, diesel or electric powered facility maintenance equipment.
• Load and transport equipment and fuel to and from schools and other facilities; demonstrate safe use of equipment.
• Repair and maintain custodial, parks and grounds equipment and maintain fuel records.
• Inspect, diagnose parts, verify parts availability, and process work orders; ensure safety and compliance.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Automotive technician program

Job description

• Position Type: Transportation/ Equipment Services Tech, Senior
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Location: Support Services Center
• Closing Date: 10/22/2026

GRADE: G17 (Hourly Range/Step 1 - Step 9: $27.31 - $34.52)

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $27.31

STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 32

FTE: 0.80

MONTHS PER YEAR: 12

JOB CODE: 060225

POSITION TYPE: NEW-PERMANENT/REGULAR

LOCATION: THORNTON, CO

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

SUMMARY

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and inspections of all off road, gas, diesel or electric powered facilities maintenance equipment. Load and transport equipment and fuel to and from the schools and other facilities. Demonstrate proper and safe use of equipment to users. Repair and maintain all custodial, parks and grounds equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB TASK DESCRIPTIONS

• 1. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and inspections of all off road, gas, diesel, or electric powered facility maintenance equipment including, but not limited to, custodial, parks and grounds equipment. Complete all assigned repair tasks in a timely manner to reduce downtime. Inspect and safely operate large trucks and trailers for transporting heavy equipment between facilities. Plan pick-up and delivery routes for efficient time management and workflow.
• 2. Responsible for diagnosing required parts necessary for repairs, parts identification, verifying parts availability, and collaborating with parts personnel for ordering. Proper use of manuals and schematics using both electronic and printed formats. Use district information technology systems to process work orders, email, order parts, initiate and follow up customer communications. Identify and correct unsafe conditions and practices on an as needed basis. Inspect, test, and verify all guards, switches, and other safety related equipment to assure safe operations. Identify, document, and notify supervisors of damage, abuse, and negligent use of equipment. Properly use and maintain shop area, tools and equipment.
• 3. Responsible for maintaining work records and reports. Demonstrate proper use and operation of equipment to staff and customers.
• 4. Fabricate or repair with all types of metal working and welding equipment, including minor body repairs. Transport fuel to and from schools and other facilities in a safe manner; maintain fuel record keeping.
• 5. Perform other job-related duties as assigned to include monitoring and responding to inclement weather and after-hour emergencies.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Additional education in an automotive technician program and/or small engine/equipment repair program preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in off road, gas, diesel or electric-powered facilities, maintenance equipment repair, and/or small engine repair.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Must meet district standards for insurability.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.
• A copy of an individual Motor Vehicle Record must be submitted at time of application.
• EETC (Equipment and Engine Training Council) Technician Certification in 4 Stroke Engines required.
• One additional relevant, mutually agreed upon certification.
• Successful completion of a post-offer physical examination is required prior to commencement of job

SALARY INFORMATION

All Classified positions are paid on anhourlybasis. All Newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the Classified Salary schedule is dependent on the Grade Level for the position being posted and employees' previous work experience. "Grade" refers to position or job classification and "Step" refers to the number of work experience credit or service years. See our Classified Salary Schedule for hourly rates. For additional compensation information, please refer to The Classified Master Agreement .

BENEFITS INFORMATION

• medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• other programs for benefit eligible employees
• employee assistance program
• voluntary life insurance through PERA
• 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans