Maintenance Technician - Jefferson County Public Library

Jefferson County•Wheat Ridge, CO

1d•$21 - $26

About The Position

Jefferson County Public Library is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair county buildings, structures, grounds, and equipment. The position focuses on commercial and institutional building maintenance, including preventative maintenance, HVAC and other mechanical systems, work orders, and repairs to library building systems. The technician uses blueprints, manuals, building codes, industry standards, common hand tools, specialized tools, and equipment, and helps maintain safe, clean, orderly, functional, and welcoming facilities. Duties include maintenance and repair work involving masonry, painting, heating and cooling systems, basic electrical systems, carpentry, plumbing, furniture, grounds, exterior surfaces, sidewalks, pavement, curbs, and parking stops. The position also supports library and staff space setups, moves supplies and materials, assists with snow and ice removal, and maintains county vehicles and equipment. Administrative work includes tracking inventory and costs, documenting service requests and maintenance information, maintaining records and logs, and using computer software to generate reports. The technician coordinates with contractors, vendors, and service providers and communicates with staff using email, phone, and business communication platforms. This position participates in a rotating on-call schedule and responds to building emergencies and alarms outside regular business hours, including early mornings, weekends, and weather-related events when scheduled or needed. The job requires operating company vehicles and equipment. A valid driver's license is required at hire, and a valid Colorado driver's license is required within 90 days of employment; a motor vehicle records check is part of pre-employment screening. First Aid, CPR, and AED certification may be required within six months of hire; JCPL Forklift Certification within six months; and JCPL OSHA 10 Certification within one year.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant maintenance experience.
At least one year of facilities maintenance, building maintenance, mechanical systems, or related experience.
Ability to communicate effectively through email and other business communication platforms.
Ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, and coordinate with contractors and vendors to schedule and support maintenance activities.
Ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule and respond to facility emergencies outside regular hours.
Valid Colorado driver's license at hire; the posting also states that a valid Colorado driver's license is required within 90 days of employment.
Motor vehicle records check required at hire.
Ability to operate company vehicles and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing maintenance in commercial, institutional, government, educational, or library facilities.
Experience working with HVAC, building automation systems, or other building mechanical systems.
Experience coordinating with contractors, vendors, and service providers.
Experience using work order management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Forklift, First Aid/CPR/AED, OSHA 10, or other relevant safety certifications.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair county buildings, structures, grounds, and equipment using blueprints, manuals, building codes, industry standards, and appropriate tools and equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on building systems, including heating and cooling systems, electrical systems, plumbing, and other mechanical systems.
Perform masonry, painting, basic electrical installation and repairs, lighting repairs, and basic rough and finished carpentry.
Repair plumbing leaks and breaks, clear clogged lines and drains, replace minor parts, and maintain and monitor septic systems.
Maintain clean, safe, and orderly work sites and service rooms.
Move furniture and deliver, move, and remove boxes, supplies, books, and materials; set up spaces for public and staff use.
Maintain grounds and complete exterior improvement, safety, and preventative maintenance projects, including irrigation, lawn care, landscaping, and grounds equipment maintenance.
Maintain exterior surfaces, curbs, parking stops, sidewalks, pavement, and curbing, including concrete, asphalt, and painting repairs.
Maintain facility notebooks, records, logs, manuals, equipment inventories, and budget documentation; track and tag inventory and provide inventory and cost analysis.
Enter service requests and maintenance information and generate reports using computer-based spreadsheets, databases, and word-processing programs.
Communicate by email, phone, and face to face; coordinate work and schedule maintenance activities with contractors and vendors.
Participate in snow and ice removal when required, including operating snow removal equipment.
Respond to building emergency calls and alarms 24/7 when scheduled and as needed, including participation in a rotating on-call schedule.
Maintain, clean, and operate county vehicles and equipment, perform basic preventative maintenance, and maintain and order equipment parts and janitorial supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.