Construction Maintenance Technician

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

10d•$30 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Utilities' Water Construction, Maintenance, and Restoration team at Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring (2) Construction Maintenance Technicians who will be responsible for performing a wide variety of semi-skilled activities in the support of construction, maintenance, and restoration of landscapes and irrigation systems. Projects will be completed throughout Colorado Springs Utilities' facilities and the community. You will be expected to implement job plans, direct and accomplish daily work assignments, estimate and acquire job materials and manpower, as well as meet with customers and uphold safety standards. The starting pay for this position is $29.84/hour, followed by an increase to $31.34/hour after completing the probationary period. (Typically 6 months)

Requirements

Most individuals in this job would have achieved a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) and have experience performing semi-skilled construction and/or landscaping duties.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred, and the ability to obtain and maintain within one year of hire is required; we will provide the training/certification for your CDL.
A valid non-restricted driver’s license is required
Ability to be permitted and maintain access to military installations is required
This position requires flexibility to be able to work occasional nights and weekends
An emergency call-out will be a required aspect of this position, and you must be able to work extended periods of time to provide operational readiness and support of our infrastructure and services
This position is considered Essential Personnel. As such, this position is not eligible for remote or teleworking; therefore, you will be required to report during emergencies and inclement weather
Exerts in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements exceed those for Heavy Work.
Positions in this class typically require exposure to all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Any candidate with a background in construction, construction maintenance, and/or landscaping would be highly desired.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of semi-skilled activities to support construction projects of departmental workgroups
Perform grounds-keeping maintenance activities such as mowing, trimming, pruning, cleaning, etc.
Operate commercial vehicles and heavy equipment such as backhoes, skid-loads, street sweepers, tandem axle trucks, trailers, snow removal, etc.
Operate construction-grade tools and equipment such as trenchers, compactors, saws, forklifts, seeders, mowers, wood chippers, etc.
Oversee temporary or seasonal employees
Review blueprints, technical drawings, and perform job layouts
Maintain, install, and repair hardscape, irrigation, plants, trees, turf, native grasses, shrubs, and landscaping at multiple facilities
Initiate the locates and materials necessary to complete a given job
Conduct inspections of vehicles and equipment
Maintain and update records
Support Colorado Springs Utilities' safety and health program to promote an incident and injury-free workplace

Benefits

Time Off to Recharge
Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave –3 days per year
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Financial & Retirement Security
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs
Additional Support
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness