Skilled Maintenance Technician II - Plumbing

Skilled Maintenance Technician II - Plumbing About the Job

The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome a Skilled Maintenance Technician II to the Plumbing Facilities team! As a Skilled Maintenance II for Plumbing, you will use your expertise in plumbing to perform construction, maintenance, and repair duties across city buildings, while ensuring work quality, safety, and compliance with regulations. This is a opportunity to make a lasting impact by supporting the design, upkeep, and functionality of vital city infrastructure.

Full-time

Monday - Friday; 6:30am - 3:00PM. This position requires you to be available for on-call and/or overtime to assist with emergencies/disaster situations.

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• Perform skilled maintenance and technical duties, including plumbing, construction, installation, repair, and general maintenance of buildings, mechanical, and systems
• Use in-depth plumbing expertise to troubleshoot, design, and implement maintenance solutions
• Read and interpret plans and drawings; assess projects, design and layout work
• Complete tasks efficiently using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment
• Estimate and requisition time, materials, and equipment needed for projects
• Conduct field inspections to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with City policies
• Provide technical support to supervisors, lead team members, and respond to public inquiries courteously
• Remain on-call for emergencies and ensure adherence to workplace safety practices
• Other duties as assigned
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

• A plumbing technical facility maintenance craft discipline with use of analytical judgement and decision–making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization
• Plumbing troubleshooting maintenance principles
• Maintenance methods and techniques related to plumbing best practices
• Equipment, materials, chemicals and supplies used in facilities maintenance
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations

• Stay current on new trends, innovations and technology specific to facilities maintenance
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Work individually and/or in a team environment
• Possess or obtain Backflow Inspection and Testing Certification(s) within 1 year of hire
• Possess or obtain a Mechanical IV license within 1 year of hire to be able to work on gas piping and HVAC

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, supplemented by specialized training related to a specific facilities craft discipline
• Three years of full-time responsible experience in plumbing maintenance and troubleshooting experience, as well as plumbing construction, repair, or a relevant field
• Experience operating a drain cleaning machine

• Current journey level or higher plumbing license.
• Ability to operate tracked or wheeled equipment used in plumbing or waste system piping
• Backflow Inspection and Testing Certification(s) or formal training in multiple areas of facilities maintenance
• Hold a Mechanical IV license, enabling work on boiler gas piping
• Experience working in multiple facilities disciplines
• Experience with water service connections, regulators, and meter pit installation and repair

This position requires the ability to lift up to 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

• Primary Work Environment - Office Environment and Outside
• Extreme Temperature – Several Times per Month
• Wetness and Humidity – Seasonally
• Respiratory Hazards – Several Times per Month
• Noise and Vibrations – Several Times per Week
• Physical hazards – Monthly
• Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards – Frequently
• Exposure to Communicable Diseases – Rarely

Please contact Katie McLaughlin aughlin for any questions about this position.