Maintenance Mechanic

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Mechanic works in the Facilities Management Service (FMS) section of Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) in Aurora, Colorado. The role includes a range of maintenance responsibilities across building, grounds, related structures, fixtures and utilities within at least two of the following trades: painter, plumber, carpenter, pipefitter, electrical equipment repair, plaster.

• At least two of the following trades: painter, plumber, carpenter, pipefitter, electrical equipment repair, plaster.
• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties, presented on the applicant’s resume.
• Work experience may include paid, unpaid, or volunteer work, including national service programs such as Peace Corps or Ameri Corps. A year of work is considered 35–40 hours per week. Part‑time experience is credited on the basis of actual hours spent in suitable activities.
• Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement – 07/13/2026.
• Physical requirements:
  
  must be able to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in uncomfortable positions; lift and handle up to 50 pounds; work from ladders or scaffolding; tolerate vibration and jerking of equipment.
• Working conditions:
  
  may involve exposure to weather, dust, grease, inadequate lighting, heat, or ventilation; risk of cuts, abrasions, burns, broken bones, electrical shock, infections, bites; and hazards associated with power tools.

• Major duties include but not limited to:
  Performs duties of a journeyman carpenter—including framing and drywall—mudding, taping and plaster.
• Renovation of existing structures involving the construction of new metal stud‑dry wall partitions, door openings with frames, and installing doors with all hardware including locksets and closers.
• Installing floor tile, vinyl floor covering and trim, and finish work such as baseboards both wood and vinyl.
• Carpeting repairs; perform maintenance functions to support the assigned work area—including furniture repairs, repairing damaged vinyl wall covering, painting and touch‑up rooms, caulking around plumbing fixtures, replacing lost or damaged outlet covers, replacing broken nuts and bolts after determining proper size, replacing casters on over‑bed tables and bedside tables and chairs, replacing hand rail covers on beds, adjustments to wheelchairs, adjustments to door hardware, and similar activities.
• Installs carpet tile, VCT or sheet vinyl flooring as needed.
• Installs signs—warning devices on walls, posts and other surfaces and structures throughout the assigned buildings.
• Performs individual work orders to install specific furniture items, performs specific modifications on existing modular furniture, repairs furniture and furnishings displaying mechanical damage or malfunction, and checks the safety and proper functioning.
• Installs curtain tracks and door closers, adjusting closers as needed throughout the facility.
• Installs and removes various types of dispensers—soap, towel, glove racks, toilet paper, sanitary napkins—and other wall‑hung equipment.
• Moves furniture as part of installation or set‑up activities and performs the various tasks of a maintenance worker.
• Keeps storage areas clean and orderly and organized in such a manner that an accurate operating inventory can be accomplished easily and without advanced notification.
• Installs all accessory items to render a job site complete and ready for use or occupancy.
• Completes work order requests as assigned.
• Installs and makes minor repairs to furniture.
• Installs ergonomic devices and assists with adjustments.
• Assists in snow removal to include operating vehicles for snow plowing, snow blowers and shoveling.
• Measures, cuts and installs wood and metal shelving, ceiling tile, floor tile and drywall which requires accurate tolerances within 1/8".
• Installs wall‑mounted hardware—bulletin boards and window shades.
• Patch and smooth walls in preparation for painting.

Work schedule:

Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.