Facilities Operations & Maintenance Technician

La Plata County; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

La Plata County seeks a hands-on Facilities Maintenance worker to inspect county buildings, operate and maintain equipment, and support events. The role includes supervising staff, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring safety across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks.

Responsibilities cover preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and the coordination of utilities and site logistics for county facilities and events. A valid driver’s license is required and on-call duties apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; and 3–4 years of related experience.
• Valid State Driver's License.
• First Aid and CPR Certification (desirable).
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Determines priorities and coordinates support activities between simultaneous tasks.
• Sets daily priorities for repairs, maintenance, inspections and events.
• Lead worker responsibilities: training, assigning work, performance feedback.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

3–4 years related experience

Tools

Heavy machinery

Job description

La Plata County seeks a hands-on Facilities Maintenance worker to inspect county buildings, operate and maintain equipment, and support events. The role includes supervising staff, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring safety across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks.

Responsibilities cover preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and the coordination of utilities and site logistics for county facilities and events. A valid driver’s license is required and on-call duties apply.