Facilities Maintenance Technician City of Grand Junction

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Grand Junction is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform various maintenance activities, including troubleshooting and repairs. Ideal candidates should be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to contribute positively to the community.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance Options

Employer-Matched Retirement

Employee Health Clinic

Employee Day Care Center

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• One year of facilities maintenance experience required.
• Possession of a valid Colorado driver’s license needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, repair, and maintenance of systems and equipment.
• Perform building renovations and repairs including flooring and ceiling tiles.

Skills

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

New to the City of Grand Junction Team? Receive 40 hours Paid Time Off starting on your hire date!

About the Position:

The Facilities Maintenance Technician will perform a variety of building maintenance activities; troubleshoot and repair equipment and systems; replace fixtures, filters, and parts; paint; perform some minor carpentry activities; replace lights, switches and fuses. Candidates should be highly self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

About the Facilities Division:

The Facilities Division is committed to maintaining the cleanliness, sanitization, maintenance, and optimal functioning of City buildings and facilities. We take pride in our work and adapt quickly to policy and process requirements at the departmental, local, and State level in order to ensure the safety and health of our fellow employees and community members who work at and visit our facilities.

What You'll Do:

• Perform installation, repair, and maintenance of assigned systems, equipment, grounds, buildings, and facilities.
• Perform routine and non-licensed electrical work.
• Perform building renovations and repairs including removal or installation of flooring and ceiling tiles, sheet rock and drywall, fixtures and appliances and painting of interior and exterior surfaces.
• Perform maintenance or arrange for service of recycling equipment including conveyors, blowers, baler, tools, and other equipment.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

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This position is a safety position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.

What We're Looking For:

• One year (1) of facilities maintenance experience.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Some assignments in this classification may require the possession of, or the ability to obtain, a universal refrigeration license.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Notice to Applicants:

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

Supplemental Information:

City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:

We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging, that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF). GJCCF offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years of age (preschool). With flexible scheduling and highly trained Early Childhood Education professionals, know that your little one will be in good hands while you support your community.

Explore the Area:

Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.

About Us

What We Offer:

We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance, including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, a City employee day care center, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.

The General Services Department, established in 2018, provides internal management services to support City departments in delivering cost-effective and efficient community programs. Responsibilities include fleet maintenance and acquisition, facilities and real estate management, parking, procurement, warehousing, project coordination, streets maintenance, golf course operations, right-of-way weed maintenance, solid waste and recycling services. The Department is committed to operational excellence through teamwork, leadership, and communication, ensuring City resources are well-managed and maintained to support the needs of the community.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.