Facilities Maintenance & Events Lead

La Plata County, CO; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

La Plata County is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the construction, maintenance, repair and restoration of county buildings, facilities and grounds in Durango, CO. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating work orders, and ensuring safety inspections across fire systems, elevators, and utilities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with 3–4 years of related experience; candidates should be comfortable operating heavy equipment and coordinating with vendors for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with building maintenance and facility systems desirable.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Determine priorities and coordinate support activities between simultaneous tasks.
• Directs tasks through work orders and supervises staff to ensure timely completion.
• Troubleshoots HVAC, boilers, roofs, plumbing and drains.
• Assists in preparing facilities for events including setup and teardown.
• Operates and maintains heavy equipment as needed; ensures safety compliance.

Skills

Supervisory

Maintenance planning

HVAC troubleshooting

Safety inspections

Vendor coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Tractors

Backhoe

Dump trucks

Water trucks

Power tools

Job description

La Plata County is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the construction, maintenance, repair and restoration of county buildings, facilities and grounds in Durango, CO. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating work orders, and ensuring safety inspections across fire systems, elevators, and utilities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with 3–4 years of related experience; candidates should be comfortable operating heavy equipment and coordinating with vendors for