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

About CDOT 

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

CDOT for All

CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months. 

About the Work Unit

The Structural Trades I/Building Maintenance position is in located in Region 1, Maintenance Section 5 in Aurora.  Maintenance Section 5 exists to provide the best possible work environment by performing all the various repairs, improvements modifications and additions to 155 buildings at 38 maintenance sites in 14 counties as well as maintaining, repairing or replacing all building equipment in Region 1.

About the Position

This position will ensure adequate performance of heating and air conditioning systems, fuel systems, flooring (carpet, tile, concrete), roofs (shingle and metal), doors, windows, locks, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other related trades work.  

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain building key and lock systems, key records, key by code, installing/repairing locks, rekeying/master keying locks.
• Assist in the installation of garage doors; measure and repair all types of doors such as man-doors, overhead garage door, electric garage door openers and man-door closures.
• Install or repair 1/4" to 6" pipe using copper, galvanized, black and plastic pipe.
• Assist with remodeling of offices, additions to buildings and new construction.
• Assist with installation or repair of above ground fuel tanks, fuel pumps and piping waste oil tanks placement and building secondary containment, and repair of different heaters.
• Perform snow removal in parking lots and sidewalks using snow shovels, and light to heavy duty equipment.
• Clean offices, dust, vacuum, wash windows, clean blinds, rest rooms, mop, wax and strip floors; wash walls, disinfect urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, paint offices; and perform other related custodial duties.
• Maintain records of all maintenance and repair work utilizing computer systems.

• Other job duties as assigned.
  
  

Work Environment:

• Primarily 6:00 am – 2:30 pm work hours, Monday-Friday
• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposure to fumes, caustic chemicals, odors, gasses, dusts, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes and skin
• Required to use appropriate personal protective equipment as appropriate, which CDOT provides
• Required to work with chemicals and cleaning products
• Use of ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10 – 20'
• Occasionally lift or team lift 50+ lbs.
• Required to use various hand and power tools
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles
• Required to work snow deployment requires snow shift schedule
• May be required to attend out of town trainings, work out of town, work on other patrols, work above 10,000 feet
• May be required to work on other patrols, in other sections, nights, and in high volume traffic situations
• Must be willing and be physically able to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), variable weather conditions
• Required to use computers to accomplish everyday work duties
• The average work week is 40 hours a week, with periodic overtime due to emergencies or inclement weather

Experience Only:

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the structural trades (carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting or masonry).

Experience & Education:

• At least two years of experience and education that includes a combination of the following:

• Experience in the structural trades (carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting or masonry).

• Successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship program or higher-level course work from an accredited, non-correspondence, vocation or trades school appropriate to the work assignment may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Documentation of this must be submitted with your application.
  
  

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.

• A current valid driver license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position. 

• Required to be on-call and to perform shift work

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.

• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.

• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity.

• Knowledge of and experience in the skilled labor crafts of carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, construction, painting, and masonry.
• Experience effectively using several types of hand and power tools.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the best practices for fire, safety, and ADA rules and regulations.
• Experience reading, understanding and applying information from equipment manuals.
• Ability to evaluate maintenance/repair requirements and estimate costs.
• Excellent reasoning, troubleshooting, and problem solving ability.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective oral communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
• Ability to work with employees at all levels within the organization.
• Self-starter and motivated to accomplish tasks.
• Strong positive and can do attitude.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.
• Openness to change and new information; adapting behavior and work methods in response to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles.
• Fluency in MS Word, MS Excel, Google Documents, Gmail, SAP, and ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Applicant Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)

2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)

3. A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. 

4. If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing completed coursework and credit hours, that your degree has been conferred (if applicable), your name, and the name of your school, or your official NACES credential evaluation report. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

5. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Notifications:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.

The Hiring Process:

1. All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step. 

2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

• Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

• Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list. 

3. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement 

If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant. 

Employment Screening

If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Accurate.”

Accurate, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Accurate including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.accurate.com. Accurate is located at 200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1100, Irvine, CA  92618. The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living.  The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks. CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov. 

ADAAA Accommodations

CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Brenda Yang at [email protected].

Former State Employees

Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.

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