Facilities Maintenance Technician - 24/7 On-Call & Grounds

La Plata County, CO; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

La Plata County, CO seeks a skilled maintenance worker to perform a wide range of building repairs and preventive maintenance across county facilities. You will inspect equipment, diagnose issues, and perform plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and grounds maintenance as part of a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule.

High school diploma or GED and 2–3 years of related experience preferred. Responsibilities include driving trucks, operating heavy equipment, ordering supplies, and ensuring safe,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years of progressively responsible related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of building trades, plumbing, electrical, and landscape basics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair county buildings, facilities and grounds.
• Inspect facilities, machinery and equipment; determine maintenance needs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC units, generators, boilers, and pumps.
• Repair plumbing, fixtures, irrigation, and drainage systems.
• Paint, carpentry, flooring, and lighting repairs as needed.
• Move office furniture and equipment; load and unload materials.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment and trucks.
• On-call maintenance schedule on a rotating 24/7 basis.
• Interact with the public and provide information as needed.

Skills

Building trades knowledge

Hand tools operation

Oral communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

2–3 years related experience

Tools

Welders & power tools

Light & heavy construction equipment

Job description

La Plata County, CO seeks a skilled maintenance worker to perform a wide range of building repairs and preventive maintenance across county facilities. You will inspect equipment, diagnose issues, and perform plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and grounds maintenance as part of a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule.

High school diploma or GED and 2–3 years of related experience preferred. Responsibilities include driving trucks, operating heavy equipment, ordering supplies, and ensuring safe,