Building Technician II

Intervention • Lakewood, CO

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Intervention, Inc., a Colorado nonprofit providing services within the criminal justice system, is hiring a Building Technician II in Lakewood, Colorado. The role helps ensure the facility and property remain clean, orderly, safe, and compliant with applicable zoning, building, fire, and health codes. The technician performs routine and emergency maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment to support safe and efficient operations.

The position includes inspecting and maintaining building systems and equipment, responding to work orders, maintaining supplies and records, coordinating vendor work, and reporting on facility condition and projects to the Program Director. The technician is expected to support the company’s mission and values, protect confidential information, work effectively with staff and clients, and maintain regular, predictable attendance. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday on a day shift, with starting pay of $27 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent credential.
• Two years of related experience and/or training in general maintenance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general maintenance techniques and standards for a commercial or residential facility.
• Computer skills, including entering data, generating reports, and creating basic communications using software programs and databases.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm in and de-escalate stressful situations.
• Knowledge of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the client population and appropriate techniques and practices for working with that population.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member with company staff, stakeholders, and a diverse client base.
• Must pass a background check and be able to access state criminal databases.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent lifting up to 35 pounds and occasional lifting or moving up to 50 pounds; frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and regular use of hands and ability to talk or hear.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the facility and property in a clean, orderly, safe condition and in compliance with applicable codes.
• Perform routine and emergency maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Support and adhere to the company’s mission, values, policies, Code of Conduct, applicable laws, and contractual obligations.
• Participate as a team member through communication, cooperation, information sharing, and problem solving; use company resources responsibly.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and attend required trainings and meetings.
• Drive a personal car to court, jail, other sites, or to pick up supplies as required, including in adverse weather.
• Respond promptly to emergencies, notify appropriate personnel, and follow safety protocols.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of repair equipment and supplies; stock utility closets and order supplies as needed.
• Update the Program Director at least monthly on facility and grounds condition and the status of current, completed, and future projects and work orders.
• Schedule, coordinate, and record monthly fire drills.
• Contact vendors, obtain bids, and coordinate contracted work as directed.
• Routinely inspect equipment, machinery, and electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems; perform preventive maintenance such as cleaning, lubrication, and part replacement.
• Correct minor and routine mechanical, electrical, plumbing, maintenance, and painting issues using tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain accurate logs and documentation of work performed.
• Inspect the facility and property at least monthly to assess needs and confirm compliance with local and state codes.
• Respond to and complete routine or emergency work orders; inspect for reported and unreported maintenance issues, record findings, and prioritize corrections.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and company information and treat all persons with dignity and respect.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with company match and immediate vesting
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Commitment to employee training and career growth
• Opportunity to gain experience in the criminal justice field
• Shift incentive for overnight and holiday hours
• Shift differential for overnight and weekend hours
• Qualified employer under the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED