Maintenance Worker IV

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,307 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

The University of Denver is seeking a skilled trades technician in Facilities Management to perform repairs across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and painting. Working with minimal supervision, you will read blueprints, follow sketches, and maintain campus facilities.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, seven years of three-trade experience, a valid Colorado driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. Knowledge of CMMS such as WebTMA is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Seven years experience in three trades (carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC, electrical).
• Valid Colorado drivers license and insurability under University guidelines.
• Pass a pre-employment physical and lift 100 lbs.
• Experience with CMMS software (WebTMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance across at least three trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting).
• Install/replace ceilings, floors, tiles, doors, hardware, and related fittings.
• Operate power tools and equipment as required.
• Assist with snow removal and emergency response as needed.
• Read blueprints and work from sketches or layouts.
• Travel to sites with tools and equipment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication with customers

Problem solving under emergencies

OSHA/EPA regulations knowledge

Math calculations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS WebTMA

Job description

The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University of Denver's physical resources in order to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for the campus community through services of the departments of Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility Services, Auxiliaries & Real Estate, and Business & Operations.

Position Summary

With little or no supervision, this position performs repairs and maintenance at a semi-skilled level in multiple trade areas.

Essential Functions

In addition to following the University of Denver’s policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs work in at least three or more trade areas such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and painting.
• Installs and /or replaces the following: ceiling tile, suspended ceilings, floor tile, ceramic tile, steel studs, sheetrock, plastic laminate, screens, drapery rods, door hardware, brickwork, concrete, painting and patching, shelving, pumps, motors, filters, electrical switches, receptacles, and ballasts.
• Operates power equipment that includes power saws, sanders, drill presses, and other equipment as required.
• When requested, reports for emergency snow removal, times can vary but tend to early AM. Removes snow from walks, steps, ramps, and parking lots by power equipment or shovel.
• May be required to direct lower classifications, permanent and temporary assigned personnel.
• Assists other trades that require a specific license or certification.
• Read blueprints and works from sketches, layouts, or penciled drawings.
• Drives to sites with tools and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as material safety data sheets, operating manuals, and work orders. Ability to communicate effectively with University customers (students, staff, faculty, and visitors)
• Basic math skills required when measuring, and performing take-offs for miscellaneous jobs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagrams or schedule form. Ability to assess quickly a variety of data in emergencies in order to develop effective solutions.
• Must be knowledgeable of related OSHA and EPA regulations. Proficient in the use of computers and software applications. Reads blueprints and works from sketches, layouts, or penciled drawings. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as weights and measure areas and board feet.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Seven years experience in three out of the five following trades; carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC, and electrical trades.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Drivers License and be insurable under University guidelines.
• Pass a pre-employment physical exam, and lift 100 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar working with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, including WebTMA.

Working Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works: near moving mechanical parts, in outside weather conditions where they are exposed to wet, humid, and hot and cold conditions, around electricity, with chemicals, and around fumes or airborne particles. Occasionally while performing the duties of this job, the employee works: in high places from extension ladders and scaffolding and in confined spaces. The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high but is usually moderate.
• Unexpected interruptions often occur, and stress level is moderate to high.

Physical Activities

• Moderate to strenuous physical effort is required.
• This position requires extended periods of standing, walking, using hands to handle, hold, and control tools and objects, reaching with arms, stooping, kneeling, or crawling. This job also requires pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying objects of up to 100 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Needs to identify and distinguish color.
• Should be able to wear approved OSHA respirators

Work Schedule

Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number

The salary grade for the position is 06.

Hourly Rate

The hourly rate for the position is $25.42.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.

Advertised: July 10, 2026

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