Facilities Maintenance Technician - Buildings & Grounds

Durango Fire Protection District; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Durango Fire Protection District in Durango, CO seeks a maintenance technician to perform general maintenance of district buildings and grounds, including painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mowing, snowplowing, and landscaping. You will move and install furniture, operate tools, and help keep facilities safe and functional, with a focus on preventive maintenance and timely repairs.

Candidates must meet the education and licensing requirements, pass background and drug tests, and work

Qualifications

• Two years of semi-skilled or skilled building maintenance experience.
• Valid Driver’s License
• CPR certification
• High School Diploma (or higher) or equivalent education/experience.
• Must read and write English.
• Must operate District vehicles in non-emergent situations.
• Must pass yearly Physician’s physical to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Follows the Mission, Values and Department expectations.
• Maintain and perform routine inspections and maintenance at all stations (plumbing, lights, ceilings, doors, mechanical, custodial equipment, furnaces, HVAC).
• Evaluate service costs and recommend improvements for efficiency and safety.
• Keep outside areas clean and maintain sprinkler systems.
• Perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and keep records of work.
• Operate construction and maintenance equipment; perform preventative maintenance.
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment for jobs.
• Repair light fixtures, wiring, and electrical components.
• Perform minor plumbing tasks (sinks, toilets).
• Perform carpentry work (doors, windows, drywall, roofing, tiles).
• Troubleshoot heating and air conditioning equipment; perform minor maintenance.
• Follow safety precautions for all work.
• Prepare monthly status reports for Fleet Services Manager.

Skills

Maintenance basics

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Reading/writing English

Documenting maintenance

Estimating materials/time

Light electrical work

Plumbing repair

Education

High School Diploma

CPR certification

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

Power hand tools

Hand tools

Job description

Durango Fire Protection District in Durango, CO seeks a maintenance technician to perform general maintenance of district buildings and grounds, including painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mowing, snowplowing, and landscaping. You will move and install furniture, operate tools, and help keep facilities safe and functional, with a focus on preventive maintenance and timely repairs.

Candidates must meet the education and licensing requirements, pass background and drug tests, and work