Facilities Maintenance Technician II – Versatile Trades Expert

Larimer County; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401(a) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Larimer County’s Building Maintenance team keeps more than 35 county buildings running smoothly, handling drywall, flooring, furniture, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work. A typical day starts at the shop at 7:30 am to review priorities and pick up work tickets before heading out to complete them.

The regular schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm, with an on-call rotation for 24 hours a day for 7 days every 3 months.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience as a Building Maintenance Worker I, in a directly related field, or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities required.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Performs semi-skilled and skilled work involving painting, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and electrical maintenance tasks.
• Inspects and ensures that all lights, fixtures, ballasts and wiring, breaker boxes, and electrical switches and controls are in working order; makes any necessary repairs.
• Inspects heating and air conditioning systems and related equipment for proper functioning; performs related maintenance tasks.
• Assists in a variety of carpentry and building tasks for County facilities.
• Repairs, installs, and constructs tables, shelves, cabinets, countertops, and other wood equipment and fixtures.
• Performs hand and bench work, operating planers, drill presses, power saws, and other woodworking machinery.
• Builds rough wooden structures such as barricades and fences and performs rough carpentry on park and other County buildings.
• Finishes cabinets and countertops as required.
• Installs tile and carpet as necessary.
• Makes repairs on doors, windows, floors, lockers, gates, roofs, and ceilings.
• Prepares surfaces for painting, staining, or retexturing.
• Applies paint to building interiors, fixtures, equipment, or exteriors; strips and paints or stains cabinets, doors, and woodwork.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems and a variety of plumbing fixtures such as faucets, sinks, toilets, and water heaters.
• Unclogs drains and toilets.
• Installs sprinkler systems, hoses, valves, and lines.
• Operates, maintains, adjusts, and repairs equipment and tools necessary for performing maintenance tasks.
• Maintains landscaped areas as assigned.

Job description

Larimer County’s Building Maintenance team keeps more than 35 county buildings running smoothly, handling drywall, flooring, furniture, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work. A typical day starts at the shop at 7:30 am to review priorities and pick up work tickets before heading out to complete them.

The regular schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm, with an on-call rotation for 24 hours a day for 7 days every 3 months.