Maintenance Technician II - Hillside Community Center

Maintenance Technician II - Hillside Community Center

In this position, you will perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance duties. You will be responsible for assisting with events, facility setup and take-down, and perform janitorial duties at the Hillside Community Center. You will also directly supervise maintenance workers and serve as the lead expert of maintenance and care of the facility.

As a Maintenance Technician II, you will:

• Maintain and repair buildings, structures, drainage systems and grounds
• Perform repair duties in area of assignment, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC and masonry within budget
• Generate and complete work orders on maintenance tasks ensuring compliance with City policies, procedures, public safety standards, and aesthetic guidelines
• Perform field inspections checking for wind damage, vandalism and safety issues
• Manage safety protocols, including maintaining Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals, conducting fire and safety inspections, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations; Ensure the safety of all participants and staff
• Supervise maintenance staff, including developing and providing staff trainings, scheduling/directing staff, assigning staff to projects and janitorial tasks in the building.
• Establish standard procedures as well as safety protocols and work collaboratively with other community center and City facility staff to establish consistent standard procedures whenever possible.
• Track inventory and ordering of janitorial supplies.
• Provide facility custodial support during events and programs; assist with setup and breakdown of facility events and programs, including organizing chairs, tables, projectors, program supplies, decorations, etc.
• Assist users with various event and program needs during their events and programs; interact with guests, providing information and conveying area rules
• Assist with accurate and timely completion of personnel and administrative reports 
• Perform daily custodial duties such as sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning, vacuuming, removing bags of trash, external facility/parking lot trash pickup, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the mission and vision
• Other duties as assigned

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Knowledge of, and ability to safely use, materials, supplies, chemicals, and machinery used in facility maintenance
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively, orally and in writing
• Establish effective working relationships, both internally and with external partners and customers
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• High school diploma or GED
• Three years of full-time, professional experience in facility maintenance, event set up, or experience in a related field

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants. 

• Proficient in basic computer skills and comfortability using Microsoft software such as Outlook
• Experience maintaining community garden space
• Hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing issues related to HVAC systems, plumbing, flooring, commercial kitchen appliances/space and other key facility infrastructure

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at [email protected] for any questions about this position.

Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to stand, stoop, walk, climb, and bend for extended periods and lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis.

Environmental Conditions:

Primary Work Environment: Indoors

Extreme Temperature: Rarely 

Wetness and Humidity: Rarely

Respiratory Hazards: Occasionally 

Noise and Vibrations: Occasionally

Physical Hazards: Frequently (cleaning chemicals)

Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards: Never 

Exposure to Communicable Diseases: Never