Facilities Operations Technician

JOB LOCATION
13636 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado City of Aurora, Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization.

At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:
Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community

Competitive total compensation package

Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away

On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement

Access to innovation workspacesPRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESIf you consider buildings more like living, breathing organisms than just bricks and mortar, then listen up. Do you get a kick out of turning an "uh-oh" into an "ah-ha!"? We are looking for a Facilities Operations Technician. This role is for someone who loves getting their hands dirty and making things work.

You will be our buildings' best friend, the person ensuring everything hums along just right. Expect to perform preventive maintenance inspections, conduct minor repairs, and assist with various construction tasks, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC system fixes. You are essentially the heartbeat of our commercial facilities, keeping them in top shape for everyone.

We understand that life happens. This position participates in a rotating on-call schedule with other trade specialists. This setup allows for a much more fulfilled work-life balance, ensuring that no single person carries the full after-hours load.

If you are a resourceful individual, ready to be the expert hand our facilities need, bringing your know-how to a team that values your skills, we want to hear from you. Please help us keep our city running smoothly, one perfectly maintained building at a time.

The deadline to submit applications is July 29, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

Salary to be commensurate with experience.

The hiring range for this position is $22.06 - $27.57/Hourly.

Candidates must reside in Colorado at the time of hire.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT The Facilities Operations Technician performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled facilities construction and maintenance work involving operation of City owned and leased commercial buildings and facilities.

PRIMARY

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts preventive maintenance inspections of buildings and facilities assigned by area within the City boundaries

Performs preventative maintenance tasks

Monitors and provides quality control and services of outside contractors

Performs minor and major repairs

Performs semi-skilled maintenance tasks including minor plumbing repair, lighting repair, HVAC tasks, roof repair, flooring repair, interior and exterior painting, drywall repairs, ceiling tiles replacement and door hardware repairs

Operates and uses a variety of tools and equipment related to the maintenance function

Maintains various records such as equipment, time, material, and parts inventory

May assist in training other employees

May act as a lead worker

Emergency on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis

Resolves user service complaints and interfaces with contractors

Resolves problems arising during the workday

Performs additional duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

At least 2 years of commercial building and facilities construction/maintenance experience

Computerized work order management system knowledge (preferred)
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Colorado Driver's License with a good driving record

Knowledge:

Knowledge of basic operation of building systems

Knowledge of basic tools used for building maintenance

Skills:

Skill in operation of equipment and tools of assigned function

Skill in operation of computers and tablets

Abilities:

Ability to work at or above 30 feet on ladders and or aerial devices

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, contractors, vendors, and citizens

Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Prioritize work assignments

Establish and fulfill goals and objectives

Physical…