Facilities Operations Technician

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Operations Technician performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled facilities construction and maintenance work involving operation of City owned and leased commercial buildings and facilities. This role is for someone who loves getting their hands dirty and making things work. You will be our buildings' best friend, the person ensuring everything hums along just right. Expect to perform preventive maintenance inspections, conduct minor repairs, and assist with various construction tasks, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC system fixes. You are essentially the heartbeat of our commercial facilities, keeping them in top shape for everyone. This position participates in a rotating on-call schedule with other trade specialists. This setup allows for a much more fulfilled work-life balance, ensuring that no single person carries the full after-hours load. If you are a resourceful individual, ready to be the expert hand our facilities need, bringing your know-how to a team that values your skills, we want to hear from you. Please help us keep our city running smoothly, one perfectly maintained building at a time.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
At least 2 years of commercial building and facilities construction/maintenance experience
Knowledge of basic operation of building systems
Knowledge of basic tools used for building maintenance
Skill in operation of equipment and tools of assigned function
Skill in operation of computers and tablets
Ability to work at or above 30 feet on ladders and or aerial devices
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, contractors, vendors, and citizens
Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Prioritize work assignments
Establish and fulfill goals and objectives
Colorado Driver's License with a good driving record
Candidates must reside in Colorado at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Computerized work order management system knowledge

Responsibilities

Conducts preventive maintenance inspections of buildings and facilities assigned by area within the City boundaries
Performs preventative maintenance tasks
Monitors and provides quality control and services of outside contractors
Performs minor and major repairs
Performs semi-skilled maintenance tasks including minor plumbing repair, lighting repair, HVAC tasks, roof repair, flooring repair, interior and exterior painting, drywall repairs, ceiling tiles replacement and door hardware repairs
Operates and uses a variety of tools and equipment related to the maintenance function
Maintains various records such as equipment, time, material, and parts inventory
May assist in training other employees
May act as a lead worker
Emergency on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis
Resolves user service complaints and interfaces with contractors
Resolves problems arising during the workday
Performs additional duties as assigned