State Maintenance Technician at Fort Lupton

State of Colorado; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) seeks a qualified trades professional to support the Fort Lupton Readiness Center and Ft. Collins Readiness Center within the Facilities Management branch.

The role involves a team-based approach to general trades maintenance, with a schedule of Tuesday through Friday, 06:30 to 17:00, and potential after-hours response for weather or emergencies. Minimum qualifications include four years of experience in building maintenance trades, with

Qualifications

• Four years of relevant experience in structural trades such as building maintenance (plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, HVAC, ground maintenance, and/or locksmithing).
• Combination of related education, formal apprenticeship, and/or relevant experience totaling four years to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Performing basic preventive maintenance checks and services on mechanical equipment.
• Repairing doors, windows, ceilings, and stairs.
• Installing, repairing, and replacing lights and switches, outlets, pumps, motors, controls, intercoms, fuses, circuit breakers, thermostats, and fan relays.
• Maintaining interior/exterior security lights and fire sprinkler systems.
• Snow removal and grounds maintenance as needed.
• Entering work orders into CMMS and tracking labor hours.

Education

Four years of relevant experience in structural trades

Job description

Class Code & Classification Description

D6D2XX Structural Trades II

Department Information

The Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has four major operational divisions: Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize state and federal resources to provide our communities, State, and nation with a ready military force for national defense and State emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado Veterans. DMVA offers comprehensive benefit programs to its classified work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life, disability plans, flexible spending accounts, and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering compressed work weeks, on-site fitness facilities, free parking, and a variety of training opportunities!

Description of Job

This position is part of our Army National Guard division and will work at our Fort Lupton Readiness Center but will also support the Ft. Collins Readiness Center as part of the Facilities Management branch. This position will work as part of a team to support the Facilities Manager and State Maintenance Foreman with general trades maintenance. The work schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 06:30 to 17:00. However, employees may be required to work outside of these hours in response to weather events or organizational needs. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performing basic preventative maintenance checks and services on various mechanical equipment;
• Repairing doors, windows, ceilings, and stairs;
• Applying and finishing dry wall, patching holes in walls, texturing, and re-gluing cove bases;
• Conducting repairs of plumbing fixtures, and unclogging pipes and drains;
• Installing, repairing, and replacing lights and switches, outlets, pumps, motors, controls, intercoms, fuses, circuit breakers, thermostats, and fan relays;
• Servicing air conditioning and heating units according to operation and maintenance guidelines;
• Maintaining interior/exterior security lights and fire sprinkler systems;
• Painting interior and exterior buildings and trim;
• Installing windows, blinds, carpeting, floor tile, ceiling tile, new window glass, and cased glazing;
• Moving furniture and equipment as well as performing a variety of manual labor tasks using hand tools and test equipment;
• Adjusting, troubleshooting, and repairing sprinkler systems as required;
• Replacing light bulbs, ballast, and controls in a variety of environments;
• Pulling weeds, cutting and trimming lawns, planter beds, and trees using trimmers and lawn mowers, and installing or repairing sprinkler and drip systems;
• Repairing fencing, trash pick-up and removal, maintaining cleanliness of grounds, and assessing and coordinating pest control services through contractors for indoor and outdoor treatments;
• Snow removal on unheated walks and parking lots as necessary utilizing vehicle-mounted plows and snow-blowers;
• Performing administrative tasks such as ordering parts and supplies, following prescribed departmental procurement and invoicing procedures, entering work orders into the established computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), and tracking labor hours on a monthly timesheet; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Residency Requirement

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description

D6D2XX Structural Trades II

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only:

Four (4) years of relevant experience in structural trades duties such as building maintenance trades including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, HVAC, ground maintenance, and/or locksmithing.

Education And Experience

A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in building maintenance trades including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, HVAC, ground maintenance, and/or locksmithing equal to four (4) years

Transcripts:

If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree, certificate, or apprenticeship was conferred. Failure to provide a transcript may result in your application being removed from consideration in the selection process for this position.

Conditions of Employment

Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Driver License.

• Must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check (felony or drug convictions are not consistent with base security requirements).
• Able to work additional hours outside of a regular schedule during weather events and available on an as-needed or emergency basis.
• Able to perform strenuous labor.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, crawl, kneel, bend, reach above the shoulder.
• Ability to constantly lift and carry ten pounds, frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to push, pull, have manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, near and far vision, hearing abilities, and be able to verbally communicate with others.
• Ability to work inside and outside, work alone, perform duties in extreme cold/heat, work above ground, work with chemicals/solvents, work around noise and vibrations, walk on uneven surfaces, operate moving equipment/vehicles, climb on a ladder, work in a small and confined space, work with machinery, and work in hazardous conditions

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected states in accordance with applicable law.

Appeal Rights

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Accommodations

The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Tamy Calahan at [e-mail] or 720-250-1520.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.

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01

Are you a current Colorado resident?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you hold a valid Colorado Driver License?

• Yes
• No

03

If using education to meet the minimum qualifications, did you attach your transcripts to your application?

• Yes
• No
• Does not apply

04

Briefly explain your experience in building maintenance trades?

05

Are you willing and able to successfully pass a pre‑employment criminal background check (felony or drug convictions are not consistent with base security requirements)?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question