Structural Trades / Building Maintenance - Aurora ($1,000/MO Housing)

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Trades I/Building Maintenance position is located in CDOT Region 1, Maintenance Section 5, in Aurora. The section supports a safe, effective work environment by repairing, improving, modifying, and adding to 155 buildings across 38 maintenance sites in 14 counties, and by maintaining, repairing, or replacing building equipment throughout Region 1.

The position maintains and repairs heating and air conditioning systems, fuel systems, flooring, roofs, doors, windows, locks, electrical and plumbing systems, mechanical equipment, and other building features. Duties also include custodial work, snow removal, maintaining maintenance records in computer systems, and other duties as assigned.

Work is primarily scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a 40-hour average workweek. The position is on-call and requires shift work; snow deployment follows a snow-shift schedule. Periodic overtime may be needed for emergencies or inclement weather. The work involves exposure to noise, fumes, chemicals, dust, and variable weather; use of ladders and scissor lifts at approximately 10–20 feet; occasional lifting or team lifting of more than 50 pounds; and operating CDOT vehicles. The employee must be willing and physically able to work in extreme temperatures. Out-of-town training or work, work on other patrols or sections, nights, and high-volume traffic situations may be required.

Requirements

• For the experience-only qualification: two years of progressively responsible experience in structural trades such as carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, painting, or masonry.
• Alternatively, at least two years of combined relevant experience and education; successful completion of a formal apprenticeship or higher-level coursework from an accredited, non-correspondence vocational or trades school appropriate to the assignment may substitute for experience year-for-year.
• A current valid driver license is required for positions requiring operation of a state or personal motor vehicle to perform essential functions.
• Must pass pre-employment screening, which may include social security number trace, criminal and public court records, education, and driving records checks.
• Must be on-call and perform shift work.
• Must be willing and physically able to work in extreme temperatures and variable weather conditions.
• Must use required personal protective equipment, chemicals and cleaning products, ladders and scissor lifts, hand and power tools, CDOT vehicles, and computers as needed for the work.
• Applicants must be Colorado residents.
• Required experience must be documented in the application; part-time work is prorated. Applicants using education to qualify must provide the required transcript or official foreign credential evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success performing the duties described for the position.
• State service experience related to the duties.
• High work and personal ethics and integrity.
• Knowledge and experience in carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, construction, painting, and masonry.
• Experience using several types of hand and power tools.
• Working knowledge of fire safety and ADA rules and regulations.
• Experience reading, understanding, and applying equipment manuals.
• Ability to evaluate maintenance and repair needs and estimate costs.
• Strong reasoning, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong commitment to safety and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective oral communication, interpersonal, relationship-building, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work with employees at all organizational levels and work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivation, initiative, a positive attitude, and adaptability to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles.
• Fluency in MS Word, MS Excel, Google Documents, Gmail, and SAP, and ability to learn other software systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain building key and lock systems and records; install and repair locks and perform rekeying and master keying.
• Assist with garage door installation and measure, repair, or maintain man-doors, overhead garage doors, electric garage door openers, and door closers.
• Install or repair 1/4-inch to 6-inch pipe made of copper, galvanized, black, or plastic materials.
• Assist with office remodeling, building additions, and new construction.
• Assist with installation or repair of above-ground fuel tanks, fuel pumps and piping, waste-oil tank placement, secondary containment, and heaters.
• Remove snow from parking lots and sidewalks using shovels and light- to heavy-duty equipment.
• Clean offices and restrooms; dust, vacuum, wash windows and blinds, mop, wax and strip floors, wash walls, disinfect fixtures, and paint offices.
• Maintain records of maintenance and repair work using computer systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Additional $1,000 per month housing stipend.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• PERA retirement and optional PERA plans such as 401(k).
• Paid annual, sick, holiday, and other leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Colorado Employee Assistance Program counseling, wellness resources, credit union membership, and employee discount program.
• Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed