Maintenance Technician - Jefferson County Public Library

Jefferson County CO•Wheat Ridge, CO

21h

About The Position

Jefferson County Public Library is seeking a skilled, dependable Facilities Maintenance Technician to help keep its buildings and facilities safe, functional, and welcoming. The role focuses on commercial and institutional building maintenance, including preventative maintenance, HVAC systems, work orders, and repairs to library building systems and equipment. The technician works independently and coordinates with contractors, vendors, staff, and service providers to schedule work and support maintenance projects. The position participates in a rotating on-call schedule. During assigned on-call weeks, the technician must be available to respond to facility emergencies and urgent maintenance issues outside regular business hours, including early mornings, weekends, and weather-related events. The role uses Microsoft Outlook and Teams and other technology to communicate, coordinate work, manage service requests, maintain records, and generate reports. It requires operating county 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. This is a 40-hour-per-week, union-represented position in the AFSCME bargaining unit. The hiring range is $20.98–$26.23 per hour. The position is eligible for standard benefits, including dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

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 driver’s license at hire and valid Colorado driver’s license within 90 days of employment.
Motor vehicle records check required at hire.
First Aid, CPR, and AED certificate may be required within six months of hire.
JCPL Forklift Certification required within six months of hire.
JCPL OSHA 10 Certification required within one year of hire.

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, and grounds in accordance with blueprints, manuals, building codes, and industry standards, using common and specialized tools and equipment.
Keep work sites and service rooms clean, safe, and orderly.
Perform masonry, painting, and heating and cooling systems repairs and troubleshooting.
Perform basic electrical installation and repair, including work on wiring, switches, outlets, plugs, cables, power circuits, appliances, and lighting systems; inspect electrical systems and fixtures for unsafe conditions.
Perform basic rough and finished carpentry for construction and repair of structures and items such as partitions, walls, doors, fences, window frames, office furniture, and shelves.
Repair basic plumbing leaks and breaks, clear clogged lines and drains, replace washers and other minor parts, and maintain and monitor septic systems.
Move and remove furniture, boxes, supplies, books, and materials; set up spaces for public and staff functions.
Use equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks and perform manual lifting as needed.
Maintain grounds and complete exterior improvement, preventative maintenance, safety, and order projects, including irrigation and lawn care.
Maintain exterior surfaces, curbs, parking stops, sidewalks, pavement, and curbing, including concrete, asphalt, and painting work.
Perform administrative tasks using technology and software to maintain facility notebooks, records, logs, manuals, equipment and inventory records, and budget documentation.
Provide inventory and cost analysis; track and tag inventory; enter data and generate reports using spreadsheets, databases, and word processing programs.
Record service requests and maintenance information on the computer and communicate by email, phone, and in person.
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.
Maintain, clean, and operate county vehicles and equipment, including basic preventative maintenance.
Maintain and order equipment parts and janitorial supplies.
Coordinate with contractors and vendors, including scheduling work and supporting maintenance activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.