Facility Craftsman at . Carson

Job Title

This position is open only to classified permanent employees of the State of Colorado and individuals currently on reemployment lists.

This position is located in Colorado Springs and supports the Maneuver Area Training and Equipment Site (MATES) son with maintenance and repair. This position is expected to operate independently and report to a regional Labor, Trades, and Crafts Operations Supervisor. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• performing basic preventative maintenance checks and services on various mechanical equipment;
• repairing doors, windows, ceilings, and stairs;
• applying and finishing dry wall, patching holes in walls, texturing, and re-gluing cove bases;
• conducting repairs of plumbing fixtures, and unclogging pipes and drains;
• installing, repairing, and replacing lights and switches, outlets, pumps, motors, controls, intercoms, fuses, circuit breakers, thermostats, and fan relays;
• servicing air conditioning and heating units according to operation and maintenance guidelines;
• maintaining interior/exterior security lights and fire sprinkler systems;
• painting interior and exterior buildings and trim;
• installing windows, blinds, carpeting, floor tile, ceiling tile, new window glass, and cased glazing;
• moving furniture and equipment as well as performing a variety of manual labor tasks using hand tools and test equipment;
• adjusting, troubleshooting, and repairing sprinkler systems as required;
• replacing light bulbs, ballast, and controls in a variety of environments;
• pulling weeds, cutting and trimming lawns, planter beds, and trees using trimmers and lawn mowers, and installing or repairing sprinkler and drip systems;
• repairing fencing, trash pick-up and removal, maintaining cleanliness of grounds, and assessing and coordinating pest control services through contractors for indoor and outdoor treatments;
• snow removal on unheated walks and parking lots as necessary utilizing vehicle-mounted plows and snow-blowers; and
• performing administrative tasks such as ordering parts and supplies, following prescribed departmental procurement and invoicing procedures, entering work orders into the established computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), tracking labor hours on a monthly timesheet.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification

Description:

D6D2XX
Structural Trades II

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

• Four (4) years of experience in a full complement of structural trades duties (building maintenance trades including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, HVAC, ground maintenance, or locksmithing).
• Possess and maintain a valid and current Colorado Driver's License.
• Willing and able to take and pass on-going college-level classes to maintain currency in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and various trades-related curricula.
• Must be able to successfully pass a ten-year background investigation.
• Ability to gain and maintain a security clearance.
• Candidates must complete an official State of Colorado on-line application form. Resumes received in lieu of a complete and accurate on-line application will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to perform all physical components of position.
• Willingness to learn.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office software and the ability to work with computerized maintenance and building automation systems.

Or

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years. Transcripts:
If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Failure to provide a transcript may result in your application being removed from consideration in the selection process for this position.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to pass a background check at initial employment (felony convictions in backgrounds are not consistent with departmental and position security requirements and cannot be considered).

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or…