Facilities & Maintenance Lead — Multi-Skilled Ops Pro

Agupdate; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401a retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

La Plata County is seeking an Ops & Maint Specialist to maintain county buildings, grounds, and event facilities. You will lead staff, coordinate work orders, and supervise preventive maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, roofing, and snow removal.

The role requires operating heavy equipment, performing carpentry and electrical tasks, and ensuring safety during 24/7 on-call rotations. A valid DL and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and 3–4 years of related experience.
• Experience in building trades and ability to supervise staff.
• Valid Driver's License required; background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain county buildings, facilities, and grounds.
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment (tractors, backhoe, dump trucks, etc.).
• Lead workers, train staff, assign tasks, and monitor safety.
• Assist with setup, teardown, and operation for events at county facilities.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to facilities issues as needed.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

HVAC

Snow removal

Leadership

Training

Conflict resolution

Event coordination

Heavy equipment operation

Preventive maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Safety inspections

Education

High School diploma or GED

First Aid/CPR Certification (desirable)

Tools

Work order software

Job description

La Plata County is seeking an Ops & Maint Specialist to maintain county buildings, grounds, and event facilities. You will lead staff, coordinate work orders, and supervise preventive maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, roofing, and snow removal.

The role requires operating heavy equipment, performing carpentry and electrical tasks, and ensuring safety during 24/7 on-call rotations. A valid DL and background check are required.