Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

The Housing Facilities (HFS) team with the University of Colorado, Boulder is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician! This role is responsible for performing a variety of building system maintenance and repair tasks across different trades which include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and roofing. The position works in a university residential housing environment and responds to service requests, performs preventive maintenance tasks, and participates in controlled maintenance and capital construction projects.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The Division of Student Life consists of 30 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.

The work in Student Life supports all factors of the student experience, no matter what department a staff member may work in. This includes where students live, eat, make friends, build professional skills and find help if they need it. Many departments provide involvement opportunities, educational resources and support services to help students find their community and build lifelong skills. Student Life also has shared services departments that support the work and staff of our student‑facing areas, including areas like center for assessment, insight and research, business services, finance, employee experience, communication and marketing and technology solutions.

With over 900 staff members in the Division of Student Life, our diverse team is uniquely positioned to personalize the student experience and advocate for students, enhancing their success inside and outside the classroom.

Housing Facilities Services (HFS) is a comprehensive facility management operation that provides around‑the‑clock support to over 10,000 residents and 20,000 conference guests annually. Services include maintenance, repair, renovation, project management, capital construction, housekeeping and grounds‑keeping operations. HFS has approximately 190 full‑time employees and approximately 80 part‑time and student staff, who all strive to give residents the best living experience possible.

• Carpentry responsibilities include:
  • Maintain, repair, or replace entry doors, interior doors, and associated hardware
  • Replace window glass, screens, and blinds as well as repair window operating systems
  • Repair or replace damaged drywall or ceiling tiles, flooring, door casing and baseboard molding
  • Install or remove wall‑mounted cabinets, shelving, signage, white boards, and solid surface (Corian/Avonite) countertops
  • Prepare and paint walls, ceilings, and other surfaces
  • Repair or replace bedframes, desks, and other furniture
• Plumbing responsibilities include:
  • Repair or replace p‑traps, unclog sink, shower, floor drains, and toilets
  • Clear main sewer lines, investigate leaks and apply temporary patches
  • Repair or replace faucets, valves, shower heads and filters on bottle fill stations
  • Repair or replace garbage disposals; remove and install tub surrounds; repair, rebuild, or replace toilet tank components
  • Diagnose, repair, or replace appliances such as dishwashers, microwaves, refrigerators, and washing machines
• Electrical responsibilities include:
  • Replace light bulbs, ballasts, light covers, light fixtures and range hoods
  • Investigate localized/isolated power outages and reset tripped breakers
  • Diagnose issues and repair electric ranges, refrigerators, and water heaters
  • Repair or replace bathroom exhaust fans, furnace motors, and outlet switch covers
• Mechanical responsibilities include:
  • Investigate temperature related service requests
  • Adjust vents and dampers; replace thermostats
  • Clean, repair and replace screens, vents, ductwork, furnaces, fan coil units and…