Facilities Technician Lake County

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Leadville (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fremont Economic Development Corporation seeks a Facilities Technician to maintain the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of county parks, facilities, and public spaces. This includes performing routine custodial duties and operating county vehicles.

The ideal candidate must have a valid driver’s license and is comfortable working outdoors in various conditions. Comprehensive benefits and reliable compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Comfort working outdoors in various weather conditions and performing physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and appearance of county parks and public spaces.
• Safely drive a county vehicle between local job sites.

Skills

Reliability

Strong work ethic

Ability to work independently

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

Join a workplace where public service meets opportunity. At Lake County Government, employees are empowered to grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact every day. We offer a supportive environment that values innovation and connection, with reliable compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to helping you succeed both professionally and personally.

Cultural Expectations

• Assume Good Intent: Approach each interaction with a positive mindset and openness to understand others.
• Model Professional: Maintain high standards in behavior and communication that reflect our values.
• Apply County Wide Lens: Consider the broader impact of decisions on our community and organization as a whole.
• Be Solutions-Oriented: Focus on finding constructive solutions rather than dwelling on problems or challenges.
• Practice Servant Leadership: Prioritize the needs of others, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Support Meaningful Work-Life Balance: Encourage boundaries that support personal well‑being while achieving professional responsibilities.

Position Summary

The Facilities Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of county parks, facilities, and public spaces. This position performs routine custodial and grounds maintenance duties, including cleaning and restocking restrooms, collecting litter, monitoring facility conditions, and reporting maintenance concerns. The employee operates county vehicles to travel between work sites and assists in ensuring county properties remain safe, functional, and welcoming for residents and visitors.

Essential Functions

• Keep Things Moving: Safely drive a county vehicle between local job sites and service areas.
• Maintain Facilities: Clean, disinfect, and restock community restrooms to keep them sanitary and welcoming.
• Freshen the Grounds: Gather trash and clear litter from the property perimeter to keep our outdoor spaces presentable.
• Stay Safe & Report: Follow traffic laws, maintain your work vehicle, and immediately report any maintenance hazards to your supervisor.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• A strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to work independently.
• Comfort working outdoors in various weather conditions and performing physical tasks.
• Chemical exposure.
• Slips, trips or falls.
• Driving.
• Repetitive motion.

Physical Activity & Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of standing or walking.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, or climbing.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Pushing, pulling, or moving objects.
• Repetitive motions.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, or work at heights.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles and/or machinery.
• Exposure to varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Exposure to fumes, chemicals, or hazardous materials.
• Occasional travel to off‑site locations or satellite facilities.
• Exposure to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, or biohazards.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Notice of Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be authorized to lawfully work for any employer in the United States. Lake County is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Notice of Emergency/Disaster Responsibilities

All Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners. To be prepared for this role, all employees and emergency service function (ESF) leads will attend emergency management trainings and exercises as requested by the Director of Emergency Management. With advanced notification from OEM, employees will make reasonable efforts to attend training events in coordination with other employees and supervisors.

Other Duties

This job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Disclaimer

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.**