Maintenance Worker IV

The University Of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Retirement

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

ECO pass

Job summary

The University of Denver is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform repairs and routine maintenance across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and more. You will work under a foreman, reading blueprints, following layouts, and driving to sites with tools.

We value experience in three trades, a valid Colorado driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. This role is based in Denver, CO and contributes to safe, high-quality facilities operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Seven years experience in three of five trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC, electrical.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License and insurability.
• Pass pre-employment physical exam; lift 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance across multiple trades under supervision.
• Work in at least three trade areas (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting).
• Read blueprints and sketches; follow layouts and drawings.
• Drive to sites with tools and equipment; assist other trades as needed.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Carpentry

Painting

Blueprints

Reading documents

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

CMMS (WebTMA)

Job description

Job no: 498949
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Denver, CO
Categories: Maintenance / Grounds / Skilled Trades, Facilities Management & Planning
Division: Facilities Planning & Management

Position Summary

With general supervision from the foreman, 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, brick work, 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.
• 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 of objects of up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Needs to identify and distinguish color. Should be able to wear approved OSHA respirators.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline

Applications will be reveiwed as they are recieved.

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
• 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 .

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 based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.

Advertised: July 30, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

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