Facilities Maintenance Technician II

FHLB Des Moines; Glenwood Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Colorado Mountain College seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician II to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and custodian duties across campus facilities and grounds, reporting to the Facilities Manager.

The role requires experience across electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, locksmithing, carpentry and other trades; a Colorado driver’s license is required, and leadership of projects or teams is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position, such as an Associate’s Degree and three years related experience, High School/GED and four years related experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Professional training and certifications in the maintenance field desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of maintenance tasks including preventive maintenance and repairs on campus facilities and grounds.
• Provide custodial and general upkeep to offices, restrooms, public areas and vehicles to ensure cleanliness and order.
• May lead projects or function as a point person and back up the Facilities Manager as needed.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

Refrigeration

Locksmith

Masonry

Carpentry

Auto mechanics

Education

Associate’s Degree

High School/GED

Tools

Locksmithing tools

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Technician II

Primary Responsibility Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Maintenance Technician II is responsible for performing a variety of duties in the areas of general preventive maintenance, repair, and custodian functions in and around the facilities or grounds, using a variety of equipment. The Facilities Maintenance Technician II performs a wide variety of maintenance tasks, including semi-skilled and skilled. This position may serve as a specialist or point person in area of expertise and will serve as back up to the Facilities Manager when needed.

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position, such as an Associate’s Degree and three years related experience, High School/GED and four years related experience, or equivalent education and experience. Professional training and certifications in the maintenance field desired.

Knowledge, special skills or abilities applicable to this position

experience with electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, locksmith, masonry, painting, carpentry, and/or auto mechanics. Working knowledge of current technology used in facilities maintenance systems, general office equipment and technology, as well as custodial experience is essential. Valid Colorado driver’s license is required. Experience leading projects and other team members a plus.

Company Culture / Values

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds. Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred. Colorado Mountain College requires that employees perform their assigned duties within the State of Colorado. The College further expects employees to accurately report their work location at all times. Failure to do so impairs the College's ability to ensure compliance with tax, payroll, employment, information security, and operational requirements. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. Position anticipated to close on October 1, 2026 or until filled.

Salary & Benefits

Hiring range = $55,057.60 - $61,172.80 ($26.47 - $29.41 per hour) annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience. Excellent benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual & sick time, mental health resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability, relocation if applicable. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Minimum Qualifications

• May help train other employees and mentor less experienced team members.
• Serves as a back up to the Facilities Manager when needed.
• May serve as a lead or point person on designate projects or functions.
• Performs a variety of maintenance, grounds and custodian duties, including trash removal, to maintain offices, facilities, restrooms, public areas and vehicles in working, clean and orderly condition.
• Maintain and repair campus buildings, utilities, vehicles, equipment and grounds.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment including plumbing and pipefitting, heating, air control, and filtration systems and equipment.
• Provide lock-smith services.
• Perform carpentry services including repair.
• Maintain, repair and restore structures, woodwork, doors, windows, counters, cabinets, and flooring; interior and exterior painting, assist in completion of new construction and remodeling.
• Assemble, install, relocate, repair and replace appliances, fixtures, equipment and furnishings.
• Perform snow removal from structures, walkways, and parking areas.
• Mow, control weeds and perform landscaping and other grounds keeping duties.
• Installation, service and maintenance of irrigation systems and related duties.
• Provide custodial services, including general cleaning and trash removal.
• May perform manual labor such as digging, shoveling, planting, and other facilities and grounds duties.
• Maintain campus motor pool, including minor maintenance, repair and scheduling use.
• Maintain records, inventory, and supplies.
• Provide for safety and security of buildings.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with campus administrators, faculty, staff and students, as well as contractors/vendors and the general public; provide site information.
• Participates in campus and college committees, such as search committees, planning processes, and others as assigned or requested.
• Provide on call service as needed.
• Performs all work in accordance with sustainability, energy management, and recycling plans, procedures and policies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Supervision Received

This position reports to the Facilities Manager.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position may serve as a lead to others and may serve as back up to the Facilities Manager at times.

Special Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a background check including motor vehicles records report will be required. Position may require evenings, weekends, holidays and on-call duty. Incumbents in this position will be required to have or obtain and maintain a Colorado driver’s license and adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned. As part of the job responsibilities, this position requires the employee to be on call and available via their cell phone. This position requires all employees to own an Apple iPhone or Android-based smartphone running a current, supported version of iOS or Android operating system. The device and supporting service must be capable of running various line-of-business apps and websites. Some of these apps and websites include but are not limited to the order management system, building automation system, and security systems. The smartphone is also needed for on-call availability, for example CMC staff/faculty, state inspectors, contractors, and vendors to be able to reach the facilities personnel during business hours to coordinate deliveries, safety concerns, and communication for construction updates.

Working Conditions

Work is performed using a computer and a variety of skilled trade tools and motorized equipment daily, and cleaning and housekeeping tools and equipment frequently. This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking, standing and driving; occasional handling objects, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Constant written and oral communication and the ability to reason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally.

Equal Opportunity / Accessibility

CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, [e-mail] NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Each role at Colorado Mountain College contributes to the institution’s sustainability initiatives by fostering environmental stewardship, supporting sustainable practices in daily operations, and advancing a culture of ecological responsibility that aligns with our commitment to balance the needs of current generations not to compromise the needs of future generations.

College Overview

Colorado Mountain College aspires to serve and elevate the economic, social, cultural, and environmental vitality of its beautiful Rocky Mountain region by welcoming all learners through its doors, delivering highly relevant education and training, and serving as a trusted partner for strategic collaboration and innovation. CMC is a comprehensive, public, open-access, Dual Mission, Hispanic Serving Institution offering more than 130 academic programs ranging from bachelor’s and associate degrees, specialized certificates, and a wide range of online, non-credit and lifelong learning courses, as well as extensive concurrent enrollment opportunities. Over 12,000 students attend CMC annually, and 40% of degree-seeking students earn a certificate or degree every year. CMC courses are highly personal and many are experiential by design, each with a maximum registration of 25 students. The college welcomes everyone — students, faculty, staff, and community members — regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or traditions. It is an institution that is also integrally connected to, appreciated by, and supported by those same communities. Campuses are located in Aspen, Carbondale, Breckenridge, Dillon, Steamboat Springs, downtown Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs-Spring Valley, Leadville, Rifle, the Vail Valley, and Salida. Of these locations, three are "traditional" residential—Spring Valley, Leadville, and Steamboat Springs; students in Breckenridge, Edwards, Spring Valley and Steamboat Springs have access to college-owned apartment-style housing. CMC campuses are close-knit communities, on average serving between 1,000 - 2,000 students. The majority of the college’s financial support comes from local property taxes, not tuition or state revenues. Consequently, CMC is uniquely positioned to be entrepreneurial, nimble, mission-focused, and responsive to community and workforce needs. Colorado Mountain College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. For general information about CMC, its programs, locations, students, faculty, and offerings, go to: coloradomtn.edu