TECHNICIAN L1, PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a maintenance professional to perform preventive maintenance on district buildings, systems, and equipment. The role includes inspections, minor repairs, and on-call snow removal and emergencies as needed.

A Colorado residency and driver’s licenses are required. Applicants must have a high school diploma, 2+ years of related experience (including 1 year internal), and Backflow Prevention Certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent minimum required.
• Two (2) plus years related experience, including one (1) year internal experience
• Current valid Colorado Driver's License at time of hire; hold and maintain a valid Colorado Class "C" driver's license; have ability to obtain and maintain a valid Colorado State Class “B” operator’s license and meet District insurability standards. Must obtain and maintain Backflow Prevention Certification.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Inspects district facilities and assets using Facility Condition Index
• Repairs and maintains equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operating manuals, manufacturers' specifications or supervisor’s instructions, using hand and power tools, precision measuring or testing devices
• Communicates and coordinates with staff at work site, taking into consideration safety concerns of self and others (e.g., students, employees)
• Inputs time and closes work orders out into related software system daily
• Prepares and cleans up job site, taking into consideration safety concerns of self and others (e.g., students, employees), and disposes of waste and flammable materials
• Performs work and cross trains in at least one other trade as an apprentice
• Assists with snow removal efforts on a 24 hour on-call basis and responds to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Experience: 2+ years

Experience: 1 year internal

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Ability to meet physical demands

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backflow Prevention Certification

Colorado Driver's License

Colorado State Class B operator license

Job description

Job Description

Applications will be received until August 10, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

About This Job

Performs preventive maintenance (e.g., diagnostics, inspections, minor repairs) on District buildings, related systems, and equipment.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $23.001-$23.419. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .

What You'll Do

• L1
  • Under general direction, assists with and/or performs all functions of the L2 position
• L2
  • Inspects, troubleshoots, and performs basic preventive maintenance on systems (e.g., electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), roofing, grounds, backflow prevention and other building repair according to system checklist and schedule, industry standards, and manufacturer’s recommendations)
  • Inspects district facilities and assets using Facility Condition Index
  • Repairs and maintains equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operating manuals, manufacturers' specifications or supervisor’s instructions, using hand and power tools, precision measuring or testing devices
  • Communicates and coordinates with staff at work site, taking into consideration safety concerns of self and others (e.g., students, employees)
  • Keeps inventory of materials and determine materials and equipment needed for work order, coordinates purchase order and pick-up of supplies from local vendors and parts warehouse
  • Inputs time and closes work orders out into related software system daily
  • Prepares and cleans up job site, taking into consideration safety concerns of self and others (e.g., students, employees), and disposes of waste and flammable materials
  • Performs work and cross trains in at least one other trade as an apprentice
  • Assists with snow removal efforts on a 24 hour on-call basis and responds to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent minimum required.
• Two (2) plus years related experience, including one (1) year internal experience
• Current valid Colorado Driver's License at time of hire; hold and maintain a valid Colorado Class "C" driver's license; have ability to obtain and maintain a valid Colorado State Class “B” operator’s license and meet District insurability standards. Must obtain and maintain Backflow Prevention Certification.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.