P & R Facility Maintenance Technician II

City of Cortez, CO•Cortez, CO

11d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Cortez as a Full-Time P & R Facility Maintenance Technician II and become an integral part of our dynamic team. This onsite role offers the unique opportunity to work directly within the beautiful community of Cortez, contributing to the maintenance of our parks and recreation facilities. With a competitive pay rate of $21.43 per hour, you will be rewarded for your skills and dedication while engaging in a variety of hands-on tasks that make a tangible difference in the community. Your contributions will help create safe, clean, and enjoyable spaces for residents and visitors alike. Immerse yourself in a rewarding environment where every day brings new challenges and the satisfaction of enhancing the quality of life for others. The Parks and Recreation Facility Maintenance Technician II plays a crucial role within the City of Cortez's Parks and Recreation team, ensuring that facilities, particularly the Recreation Center, are safe, clean, and consistently well-maintained. This journey-level position requires expertise in diverse building trades and proficiency in managing pool chemical and mechanical systems. Responsibilities include performing general maintenance and repairs for various facility systems, such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, security, and audio-visual setups. In this role, you may also take on a senior or leadership position, guiding the facility maintenance team while ensuring the highest standards of operational excellence. Your work will have a direct impact on the community’s recreational experience, making it a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about facility maintenance and community service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3-5 years of journeyman-level experience in one or more building trades.
Adept at using tools and software relevant to maintenance tasks.
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively.
Physical strength necessary to endure long periods of manual labor, including tasks performed at heights using lifts, ladders, or scaffolding.
Strong supervisory skills for delegating responsibilities to part-time staff.
Ability to foster positive working relationships with colleagues and the public.
Proficiency in following detailed instructions.
General knowledge of computers.
Experience operating pool chemical and mechanical systems and the ability to attain a Certified Pool Operator status is a significant advantage.
Valid Colorado driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Ability to physically withstand strain of performing manual tasks for long periods.
Ability to supervise and delegate work to part-time employees.
Ability to plan and organize work.
Ability to perform skilled and semi-skilled tasks in repair and maintenance of the recreation center.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employee and general public.
Ability to work over thirty feet above ground from a movable person lift, ladder or scaffolding.
Ability to work unsupervised or independently for extended periods of time.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Must have general knowledge of computers.
Must be a High school graduate or equivalent.
Journeyman-level (3-5 years) experience in one or more building trades.
Experience operating pool chemical and mechanical systems and the ability to become a Certified Pool Operator or similar.
Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Performing general maintenance and repairs for various facility systems, such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, security, and audio-visual setups.
Managing pool chemical and mechanical systems.
Ensuring facilities, particularly the Recreation Center, are safe, clean, and consistently well-maintained.
Guiding the facility maintenance team while ensuring the highest standards of operational excellence (potential senior/leadership role).