Ops & Maint Specialist

Clay Today; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Med, dental, vision

401a

Paid time off (208 hrs)

Paid sick leave (104 hrs)

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

La Plata County is seeking an Ops & Maint Specialist to maintain county buildings, perform carpentry, plumbing, roofing, HVAC, snow removal and concrete repair. You will lead duties, direct work, train staff and resolve conflicts, coordinating with users for events and utilities.

The role requires operating heavy equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting grounds maintenance; on-call rotation and safety checks are included. DL required; HVAC experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3–4 years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Valid State Driver's License; First Aid/CPR desirable.
• Knowledge of building trades and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair and restoration of county buildings, facilities and grounds.
• Inspect facilities and equipment; operate related machinery.
• Lead staff, train workers, and assign tasks via work orders; ensure safety.
• Support event setup/teardown, utilities coordination, and on-call rotation.
• Operate heavy equipment (tractors, backhoes, dump trucks) and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

HVAC

Leadership

Training

Conflict resolution

Event coordination

Grounds maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Roofing

Heavy equipment operation

Snow removal

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Work order software

Heavy equipment operation

HVAC equipment

Job description

#### Ops & Maint Specialist at La Plata County# Ops & Maint SpecialistLa Plata CountyDurango, COFull-timeBusiness AdministrationPosted on September 27, 2026LA PLATA COUNTYOps & Maint Specialist: Maintain cty bldgs: carpentry, plumbing, roofing, HVAC, snow removal & concrete repair. Lead duties: direct work, train & resolve conflict. Coord w/users for event setup/teardown & utilities. Op/maint heavy equip (tractors, skid steer, backhoe, dump trucks). Performs preventive maint as needed. Assist w/grounds maint. HVAC exper pref. Background check & DL req'd. $29.87 /hr. FT w/ med, dental, vision, 401a, up to 208 hrs pd vac & up to 104 hrs pd sick leave/yr, pd hols & pd parental leave. Deadline 4 pm 10/11/26. Apply @ https://lpcgov.org/jobs or @ kiosk @ LPC, 1101 E 2nd Ave, Dgo. Equal Opportunity Employer.CLASS SPECIFICATIONCLASS TITLE: OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST CLASS SPEC CODE: 1000.1001DEPARTMENT: GENERAL SERVICES GRADE: L12DIVISION/PROGRAM: FACILITIES & GROUNDS FLSA STATUS: NREPORTS TO: B&G TEAM LEADER PERSONNEL STATUS: RFTDATE: 9/26, 02/13, 02/98JOB SUMMARY:Performs a variety of skilled work in the construction, maintenance, repair and restoration of county buildings, facilities and grounds. Inspects facilities, machinery and equipment to determine maintenance needs; operates equipment and machines related to the work. Performs tasks related to supervision of staff, directs tasks through a work order software, performs and tracks safety inspections on fire extinguishers and fire systems, elevators, and panic buttons. Performs moving of office equipment and wintertime snow removal. Incumbents are required to participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call maintenance schedule covering all facilities. Support the setup, tear down and operation of all county facilities public events and services; ensures the success of each event, ranging from providing and coordinating support services to monitoring and directing support services; performs various maintenance activities to include the operations of tractors and construction equipment.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Essential functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.Determines priorities and coordinates support activities between simultaneous activities.Sets priorities on a daily basis with regard to daily repairs and preventive maintenance activities, inspections, events and landscaping. Meets with vendors and contractors. Troubleshoots problems with HVAC, boilers, roofs, plumbing and drains. Issues orders to subordinate staff and ensures work is completed in a satisfactory and timely manner. Acts as supervisor in the absence of the team leader.Carries out lead worker responsibilities including: training in job skills, assigning and directing work, making recommendations in performance appraisal, and reporting problems to supervisor.Works with county facility users to prepare buildings, rooms and other facilities to accommodate all events at the county facilities. Makes changes in the facilities to meet the needs of the group/event. Works with representatives of the group/event and the public to support the success of the operation including: set up, tear down, security, parking and the coordination of utilities such as electrical, lighting, and water.Operates and maintains a variety of heavy equipment including tractors, motor grader, backhoe, dump trucks and water trucks; performs preventive and major maintenance/repairs on all of the equipment as needed.Maintains county buildings to include:Preventive maintenance on stand-by generator, main electric gate, boiler, air compressor, water heater, freezer, refrigerator and icemaker.Plumbing work; repairs leaking faucets and pipes; unstops and repairs toilets; unstops drains; installs plumbing ducts, pipes, and fixtures; inspects grounds and fields, repairs plumbing and irrigation problems as needed; inspects all pumps, valves and lights.Maintenance of sprinkler and fire systems; replaces and repairs defective sprinkler heads, gaskets, valves, pumps, smoke, detectors, strobes, pull stations, fire panels, etc.Troubleshoots and repairs electrical problems in fans, motors, compressors, pumps, air handling units, appliances, etc.; installs special power sources, lighting systems, and multi-voltage switches; replaces electrical motors, elements, fuses, bulbs, and thermostats.Replaces light bulbs and tubes; installs light ballasts; repairs fixtures.Moves office equipment including desks, files, books, etc. for County offices.Performs carpentry work in repairing County buildings and furniture; interprets user requirements; uses provided plans or designs and draws plans; determines materials list; measures, cuts, and assembles materials; finishes project with appropriate paint, stain, varnish, or wood sealer.Delivers equipment to offices; loads and unloads tools, equipment and materials.Removes, replaces and repairs pneumatic, electronic, and mechanical locks; disassembles, installs, and repairs locks.Paints rooms, hallways, and ceilings; patches holes; primes area for painting.Removes and installs flooring to include carpet, tile and other flooring materials.Welds and performs metal fabrication.Repairs washer and dryers and kitchen equipment.Drives trucks and trailers and operates equipment in the loading and unloading of materials.Operates and maintains a variety of heavy equipment.Assists in the selection of materials and equipment utilized in the performance of duties.Orders supplies and maintains inventory.Patches leaks in roof.Cleans and dust offices, vacuums floors, and washes windows.Maintains grounds; mows grass, rakes, applies insecticides and herbicides, trims weeds, trees and foliage, and performs general landscaping maintenance. Maintains equipment used in these tasks.Interacts with the public to exchange and/or provide information.Maintains the HVAC systems.Assists with the selection and purchase of various materials and pieces of equipment for county facilities operation and maintenance; orders and picks up supplies and tools required to complete construction projects.Performs other related duties as assigned.Regular and predictable attendance is required.MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:Welders Power Saws Power NailersCutting Torches Vehicle Hand ToolsPower Tools Mowers Light/Heavy Construction EquipmentBlowers Jack Hammer Vacuum TrailerTwo-Way Radio Floor Buffers Farm Tractor/ImplementsSnowplow Skid steer ATV side by sideBackhoe Water truckMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Education and Experience:High School diploma or GED; and,Three to four years of progressively responsible related experience; or,Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Licenses and Certifications:Valid State Driver's License.First Aid and CPR Certification (desirable).KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of:Practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment of the building trades (electrical, plumbing, welding, and concrete).Hazardous materials and the occupational hazards of building trades and of the necessary safety precautions...Basic landscaping principles and practices.Basic knowledge in equipment maintenance to include, greasing, fluid belt and hose checking, tire inflation procedures.Procedures, policies, and operations within area of assignment.Skill in:Operation and routine maintenance of light and heavy equipment.Planning, organizing,