Facilities and Groundskeeping Technician

Humane Society Pikes Peak Region; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation à but non lucratif, le Humane Society Pikes Peak Region, recherche un Technicien en Aménagement Paysager et Entretien. Le candidat idéal assistera dans la maintenance des installations, la gestion des événements spéciaux et fournira un service exceptionnel aux clients et aux animaux. Ce poste exige un niveau élevé d'engagement et de compétence dans le domaine de l'entretien et du service client.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401K with employer matching

Paid time off

Personal Pet Perks

Qualifications

• Capacité à lire, écrire et interpréter efficacement.
• Expérience requise avec des tâches de travail général.
• Autorisation de conduire valide du Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Assister à l'entretien et à la maintenance des installations.
• Faciliter la mise en place d'événements spéciaux.
• Assurer le service à la clientèle pour les clients et les animaux.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and people? With an almost year-round beautiful blue sky and a scenic mountain backdrop, HSPPR is a nonprofit animal shelter serving El Paso, Pueblo, and Douglas Counties as well as the City of Centennial in the colorful State of Colorado. We employ a total of 200+ employees. We are an organization that celebrates and prioritizes diversity and inclusion. HSPPR welcomes you to apply for this exciting opportunity at our socially conscious organization.

The Facilities & Landscaping Technician assists Facilities Technicians and Facilities Manager with repair and maintenance of the facility, grounds, and equipment of the Humane Society of The Pikes Peak Region and assigned departments. Assists with the physical set-up and breakdown of fundraising events and other functions. Assists with custodial duties when necessary. Keeps an open communication line to Facilities Manager. Performs work in a safe manner.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance / Facilities

• Area and job site clean up.
• Moving of equipment / supplies as directed.
• Construct / dismantle items as directed.
• Assists maintain the interior and exterior working order, cleanliness, and physical appearance of HSPPR facilities, including but not limited to; repairs, painting, window washing, waste removal, and parking lots.
• Assists with maintaining all grounds, including landscaping, sprinkler system, trash pick up, weeding/edging/trimming, outdoor animal enclosures, and parking lot.
• Follows established policies, procedures, practices, and operational equipment instructions.

• Assists with snow removal during winter season to include shoveling, plowing, and use of snow blower or other types of equipment to keep parking lots and sidewalks open and accessible.

Custodial

• May assist with routine custodial cleaning, upkeep, and HSPPR Colorado Springs campus facilities maintenance to include public areas, staff areas, restrooms, and external areas.

Special Events

• Assists set up and break down special events or other promotions requiring the use of equipment, staging, or moving a high volume of supplies to various locations.
• Assists in setting up meetings, presentations, room rentals, and training events.

Customer Service

• Ensures quality service is provided to both people and animal clients.
• Responds to requests for assistance and repairs promptly to ensure quality client service and effective operations.
• Assists HSPPR staff in situations requiring immediate problem-solving. Promotes good public relations under HSPPR practices; when appropriate, takes control of situations that could potentially damage the professional image of the Society.
• Represents HSPPR professionally and courteously at all times.
• Provides quality service to clients, volunteers, and employees, recognizing their contributions to the success of HSPPR.

Other

• Commitment to the mission, values, goals, and success of HSPPR.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties

None

Physical Demands

• Regularly sits at a computer station, often in a shared office environment.
• The employee must regularly lift and move 60 or more pounds of moving weight and occasionally lift and move up to 40 or more pounds of moving weight.
• May be occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and frequently stand and walk.
• May be expected to be on feet for extended periods.
• Consistently exposed to animals in the workplace and animal allergens under conditions with limited alternatives available.

• Must be able to use both hands and arms to grip, pull, and push utilizing equipment and safety equipment used to repair and maintain facilities.

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Is regularly exposed to noise and potential exposure to hazardous weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning supplies and other substances containing toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Exposure to heat, cold and potentially adverse weather conditions.

Schedule Requirements

• Five 8-hour shifts
• Regular schedule will include at least one weekend shift
• May include holidays, early morning shifts or late night shifts as needed
• Full on-site

Education/Experience Necessary

• Ability to effectively read, write, interpret, communicate, perform basic problem solving, and perform basic math as commonly expected from completion of a High School Diploma or Equivalent Education.
• Ability to follow directions, problem solve and use good judgement
• Good verbal and written communication skills required
• Experience with general labor tasks (paid or unpaid) required
• Valid Colorado Driver's License and insurable driving record

** Application closes on Monday, June 23, 2025 **

Benefits include:

Health Insurance ~~ 401K with employer matching up to 4% of salary ~~ Dental and vision* Insurances ~~ Supplemental Group Insurance* ~~ Short and long term disability Insurance ~~ Paid time off ~~ Holidays ~~ Direct Deposit ~~ Personal Pet Perks

(*) Employee pays the full premium

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer. To learn more about this program, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/.

The core values of the staff unite us and guide us to provide the best service to the animals in our care, our organization, and our community.

Core Values Statements-

• Compassion: We believe that animals matter. We are committed to treating animals and people with kindness, respect and compassion.
• Stewardship: We are accountable and transparent in our actions and in the use of our resources to build trust in those we serve.
• Integrity: We believe we can make the greatest impact by staying true to our mission, always doing what is best for the animals and people of our community, and by standing united in our decisions.
• Excellence: We are passionate about our mission, and strive for excellence through continual learning, innovation and the development of our board, staff and volunteers.
• Collaboration: We seek strategic partnerships and alliances to advance the welfare and protection of animals and people.
• Service: We exist to serve our communities and operate with this commitment to serve as front and center in all we do.

As a condition of employment with HSPPR, you will be required to authorize HSPPR and ProScreening to conduct a background check before confirming an employment start date. The background check will include a criminal investigation, verification of citizenship/immigration status, and a motor vehicle record. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that any offers of employment will be contingent upon completion of the background check to the satisfaction of HSPPR.

In consideration of any offers of employment made as a result of your interest in this position, by applying for this position, you hereby waive any and all claims that you may have against HSPPR for invasion of privacy in respect to drug testing and background checks as listed above.