Skilled Maintenance Technician II - Plumbing

City of Colorado Springs • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

The City of Colorado Springs is hiring a Skilled Maintenance Technician II for its Plumbing Facilities team. The position performs construction, maintenance, and repair work across City buildings and systems, applying plumbing expertise to troubleshoot, design, and implement maintenance solutions while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with applicable regulations. The role is subject to budget-required furloughs during calendar year 2026 and includes on-call emergency duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of full-time professional experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of a plumbing technical facility-maintenance craft discipline and the analytical judgment and decision-making appropriate to the work environment.
• Knowledge of plumbing troubleshooting and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of plumbing-related maintenance methods and techniques and best practices.
• Knowledge of equipment, materials, chemicals, and supplies used in facilities maintenance.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to stay current on trends, innovations, and technology specific to facilities maintenance.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work individually and/or in a team environment.
• Possess or obtain Backflow Inspection and Testing Certification(s) within one year of hire.
• Ability to diagnose, clear, and repair blockages and damage in primary waste lines.

Nice To Haves

• Plumbing maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
• Backflow Inspection and Testing Certification(s) or formal training in multiple areas of facilities maintenance.
• Experience working in multiple facilities disciplines.
• Prior experience leading a facilities maintenance crew.
• Possess or obtain a Mechanical IV license within one year of hire.
• Experience with camera inspections, hydro jetting, and mechanical snaking.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance and technical duties, including plumbing, construction, installation, repair, and general maintenance of buildings and systems.
• Troubleshoot, design, and implement maintenance solutions using in-depth plumbing expertise.
• Read and interpret plans and drawings; assess projects; and design and lay out work.
• Complete work using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
• Estimate and requisition the time, materials, and equipment required for projects.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with City policies.
• Provide technical support to supervisors and lead team members, and respond courteously to public inquiries.
• Remain on call for emergencies and follow workplace safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Additional compensation may be available depending on position, assignment, and duties, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead pay, special assignment pay, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive pay, holiday premium, proficiency pay, and vacation sell back.
• Pay equity employer; starting pay within the posted hiring range is based on years of experience and education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED