Facilities Maintenance Technician

CPCD•Colorado Springs, CO

37d

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing skilled maintenance, repair, and technical support services across CPCD-owned and operated facilities, including administrative buildings, classrooms, playgrounds, and support areas. This position performs advanced troubleshooting and repair of building systems; coordinates and oversees contracted services; and supports compliance with all applicable health, safety, and licensing requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, or skilled trades, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general building systems
Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose building system issues and complete repairs within scope of training and licensure
Experience coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating contractor and vendor services
Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
Ability to prioritize tasks based on health, safety, regulatory compliance, and operational impact
Ability to lift and carry 50–100 pounds
Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate CPCD vehicles
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB assessment, drug screening (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing requirements

Nice To Haves

Trade certification or formal technical training in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or general contracting
Experience working within Head Start, school district, or licensed childcare environments
Knowledge of fire/life safety systems, inspections, and corrective action processes

Benefits

CPCD offers paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks.
Paid Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Paid Breaks include 1-week for Spring Break (March), 1-week for Fall Break (November), and 2- weeks for Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January).
Eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package including
Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance. CPCD also pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to you.
Our 401(k) program offers traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in our profit-sharing after 1-year of employment.
Tuition Assistance is available after 60 days of employment
$4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees.
$2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.
Employee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year
Full well-being program to encourage and promote your well-being in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.