Facilities Maintenance Technician - Animal Shelter

Humane Colorado•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a skilled maintenance professional looking for a role where your work directly impacts the well-being of animals and the community? At Humane Colorado, we're seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to ensure our shelters operate safely, smoothly, and efficiently. This is more than a job—it's a chance to join a mission-driven team and make a difference while honing your skills across diverse trades like plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and landscaping. Variety & Growth: Every day brings new challenges, from maintaining HVAC systems to caring for our grounds. We also offer opportunities for hands-on training to expand your skill set. Impactful Work: Your contributions ensure our shelters remain safe, welcoming, and fully operational for animals, staff, and patrons. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule, including four 10-hour shifts, and generous benefits to support your well-being.

Requirements

Ability to operate heavy equipment.
Ability to wear respirator.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record.
One year of experience in general maintenance of multiple facilities including basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, welding, and grounds maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Vocational/technical school diploma.
Experience maintaining health care medical equipment.
Experience driving vehicles with trailers.
OSHA 10.

Responsibilities

Complete daily work orders as assigned.
Ensure safety and cleanliness of work environment.
Maintain electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Medical Equipment, and environmental systems.
Minor repairs to dog, cat, and small mammal kennels.
Care for grounds including snow removal, mowing grass, and maintenance of landscaping.
Perform minor carpentry projects, painting, and repairing interior and exterior of buildings.
Assist Humane Colorado staff with event set-up, hanging signage, and moving equipment and furniture.
Maintain all Humane Colorado equipment used for the grounds and building maintenance to ensure proper functioning and safety for use.
Monitor Receiving Garage and Restock Shelving.
Monitor and Restock Supply Closets.
Facilities Technicians will be on a rotating on-call schedule for after-hour emergencies.
Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and Humane Colorado business partners.
Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances.
Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.