Structural Trades I.
State of Colorado
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Job summary
Front Range Community College (FRCC) is seeking a motivated Facilities Maintenance staff member to perform general building maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and project support across Fort Collins campuses. The role supports HVAC, electrical systems, and refurbishment projects to keep the college safe and functional.
Responsibilities include painting, remodeling, equipment repair, and coordinating with Trades II teams. A valid Colorado driver’s license and background check are required.
Qualifications
- Two years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned.
- Substitutions: appropriate education or apprenticeship may substitute for experience.
- Lived Experience Qualifications: two years of working experience volunteering in related trades.
Responsibilities
- Perform general building systems maintenance and repairs (roofing, siding, doors, hardware).
- Assist with grounds, landscaping, snow removal, and exterior upkeep.
- Assist HVAC and electrical system repairs; read gauges and inspect equipment.
- Paint classrooms and remodel areas; manage project files and safety compliance.
- Assist custodial and equipment upkeep; organize inventory and supplies.
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Job description
With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.
With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities. Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek. At FRCC, employees and leaders bring our values to life through their actions. We collaborate across roles and campuses, seek and value diverse perspectives, follow through on our commitments, and turn thoughtful ideas into meaningful improvements which are measured for success. We take pride in our work, support one another, and make decisions that advance student success, equity, and excellence. We seek people who will actively contribute to this culture and demonstrate these commitments every day. The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive. FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence. In Addition To Rewarding And Meaningful Work, Front Range Community College (FRCC) Offers a Comprehensive Benefit Package Designed To Provide You And Your Eligible Dependents, Including a Domestic Partner, With a Broad Range Of Employer Paid And Employee Paid Benefit Options Including
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits, Health Benefits .
- Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits, Colorado PERA which includes Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Access to a tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees, their eligible dependents and domestic partners at any of the 13 system community colleges.
- Access to an Employee Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) .
- A comprehensive leave program, including annual and sick leave, paid holiday and winter break (we are closed the week between December 25 and January 1.)
- In addition, a variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
- Access to an abundance of professional development opportunities at FRCC.
- Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .
- Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
- Please note: Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.
- This position does require a strong on-campus presence. The campus location is Fort Collins.
- The shift for this position is Monday-Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
The Facilities department provides maintenance service to students, staff and the public in general. Maintains, repairs, remodels and improves the building, mechanical equipment, utility systems, landscaping, snow removal, parking lots, and performs maintenance, repairs and seasonal changeover of motorized equipment. Provide an environment conducive to the education of students.
Performs general building systems maintenance, i.e. makes repairs to roofing systems and flashing, siding, caulking. Make repairs to damaged drywall and masonry. Make repairs to doors and door hardware including ADA operators. Assists Structural Trades II with re-keying and advanced lock smithing. Maintains and installs cabinets and acoustic ceiling tiles. Other duties as assigned.
Assist Grounds and Nursery II with basic landscaping care. This may include emptying exterior trash cans and collecting recycling and delivering it to pick up areas. Trash removal from grounds and parking lots, raking debris and applying fresh landscaping materials to planting beds. Washing vehicles and other equipment inside and out, and perform basic maintenance, checking oil, windshield washer fluid, and antifreeze. Snow removal as needed using motorized equipment and hand tools. Snow removal may include on-call responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.
Assists Structural Trade II and Pipe Trades II with repairs of pumps for water and HVAC systems. Performs HVAC maintenance and operation with Pipe Trades II. Performs basic HVAC maintenance to include basic mechanical inspections, tightening belts, lubricating pumps and replacing filters. Read gauges and visually inspect boilers, air handlers, motors, and pumps. Other duties as assigned.
Assist Structural Trades II, Pipe Trades II and Electrician II with trouble shooting low and medium voltage electrical system repairs. This may include replacing electrical receptacles or light fixtures. Replace light bulbs as needed as well as plug in ballasts. Report any other issues to direct supervisor.
Performs painting of classrooms, study areas, restrooms, parking lots, curbs, offices, hallways, mechanical rooms, etc. using sprayers, HPLV gun, rollers, brushes, etc. Properly prepares and selects appropriate products that are compatible with existing surfaces. Prepares area by using caulk, paint removers, solvents, grinders, rust remover, bead/ sand blaster, wire brush, scrapers, etc. Apply various paint products to include enamels, acrylics, latex, textures, epoxy, lacquer, polyurethane and varnishes, etc. Orders paint and supplies and correspond with product representatives. Schedules and keeps records of rooms and areas painted. Select and utilize proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), stay current with Respirator Fit Test requirements, utilize all appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures. Ensure safety of by standers and/or co-workers by working off peak hours or barricading area. Other duties as assigned.
Assists Structural Trades II with building remodeling to meet the needs of college occupants. Assists with demolition, framing, hanging sheet rock, finishing drywall. Installing ceiling grid systems. Hanging doors and windows. Installing floor tiles, carpet, cove base, cupboards, shelving, white boards, painting, cleaning. Other duties as assigned.
Assist Custodial department as needed with re-stocking supplies, maintaining trash receptacles, floor care/ maintenance and disinfecting surfaces. This position may act as a supplement to the custodial crew during periods of custodial absenteeism. Other duties as assigned.
Repairs and assembles equipment to include modular furniture, cabinets, counter tops, shelving, carts, desks, tables, displays, chairs, dollies, chair carts, bulletin boards, classroom technology and flooring. Performs maintenance and repair of snow removal, mowing and maintenance equipment. Other duties as assigned.
Assist Maintenance team with organizing, inventorying and distributing equipment, furniture, and supplies. Assist Mail and Receiving with mail distribution as back up to Materials Handler II.
Two years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. (Part-time experience will be pro-rated)
Appropriate education or successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship program related to the position will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.?
Lived Experience Qualifications: Two (2) years working experience volunteering as a carpenter helper, painting, assisting someone working on plumbing or working on HVAC.
- You may receive credit from the age of 16 and over.
- You must give the dates and number of hours worked, as well as job duties.
Do not use "SEE RESUME" statements or leave application employment history blank on the application; your application must be completed in detail documenting your experience. Incomplete applications will not move forward. (Part-time experience will be pro-rated).
Operating Equipment & Tools: Knowledge of equipment & tools to repair and work on HVAC, Drywall, Plumbing, Painting, Flooring, and Remodel Projects.
Customer Service: Providing customer service while working on projects around staff and students.
Building & Construction Skills: Knowledge of how to repair roof, repair damaged drywall, HVAC Repairs, Remodel including demolition, framing, hanging & finishing drywall, install flooring, Painting, Plumbing
Public Safety: Keeping safety in mind while working on all projects.
Communication: Able to communicate effectively with supervisor and staff.
Maintenance: Basic knowledge of landscaping, equipment maintenance, Floor care, disinfecting surfaces, washing vehicles, and snow removal.
Technology: Record time sheets, input work orders/data base, read and send emails.
Must possess and maintain a current, valid State of Colorado Driver’s License to operate company vehicles. Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check in including a motor vehicle record (MVR) as a condition of hire. Felony convictions or convictions of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to the job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide Front Range Community College, Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges.
An essential function of this position requires exertion of up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects (i.e. lifting equipment, pushing ground equipment, removing snow, etc.). It also requires constant or frequent climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching. Successful candidate must be able to follow verbal communications and be able to read and comprehend written directions on labels, machinery and in manuals, etc. Also, must be able to interpret written directives, policies, guidelines and memos.
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
- A complete Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
- A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
- If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 member 4. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.
This posting may be used to fill one or more similar positions in the future.
Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your completed application.
- All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
- Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
- Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
- Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.
- A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
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 status in accordance with applicable law.
Front Range Community College 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, Allison Gordon, allison.gordon@frontrange.edu or by calling 303-678-3709.
The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth.
If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations for an exam, you must do so at least three days prior to the administration of the exam. Please refer to the contact information on the exam scheduling notice or on the specific job announcement.
Please note: Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.
Front Range Community College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:
- Front Range Community College's alcohol and other drug policy
- VAWA policy
- Campus security policies
- Campus/community resources
- Where to find registered sex offender information
- Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
- Reporting crimes
- By going to the internet website at: Clery Act Information (Download PDF reader)
- Printed copies of the FRCC Campus Annual Security Report are available on request through the Dean of Students Affairs Office and any college Campus Security and Preparedness Office
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