Maintenance & Operations Technician



Job Details

Maintenance & Operations Technician
Employer

City of Aurora

Salary

$39,998.40 - $55,993.60 Annually

Location

Aurora CO 80012, CO

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

18-00144

Department

Public Works

Division

Street Division

Opening Date

03/27/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Summary of Job Duties

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:  IntegrityRespect, 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 work spaces

Public Works – Facilities Operations

Public Works, Facilities Operations takes great pride and is dedicated to sustain the integrity of all associated building systems within 135 plus buildings that includes City Hall, Police and Fire Stations, Recreation Centers, Swimming Pools, Libraries, Courts, Detention Center and City Golf Course Buildings.

* Applications submitted without a copy of your Colorado Driver's License and current MVR will not be reviewed. *

Primary Duties and 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 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 maintenance function
  • Maintains various records such as equipment, time, material and parts inventory
  • May assist in training other employees
  • May act as lead worker; assist with snow plow duties
  • Rotational emergency on-call duty
  • Performs additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  

  • High School Diploma or GED

Experience:  
  • At least 2 years commercial building and facilities construction/maintenance experience

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications:  As assigned, specialized certifications may be required such as:
  • Driver's License
  • Class B Commercial Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire

Working Conditions

Physical Demands:

  • Moderate to heavy physical work depending upon assigned function
  • May require ability to lift a maximum of 100 pounds with or without assistance
  • May lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Considerable walking and standing
  • Frequent performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and climbing to heights of 30ft
  • Hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of tools, equipment and vehicles
  • Vision to read manuals and record data and monitor and observe instruments and gauges
  • Hearing/listening for troubleshooting and warning signals
  • Speech communication provide technical information and communicate with employees and citizens. 

Work Environment:
  • Works both Indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to noise, dust, fumes,chemicals, paints, and building materials.
  • May work on roofs, crawl spaces, secured areas, and confined spaces
  • May work on call and varying shifts

Equipment Used:
  • Operates equipment and vehicles common to facilities maintenance
  • Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment common to construction and maintenance; operates vehicles such as snow plows
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For Veterans points:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
            
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
If you need assistance in completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at:  303-739-7225 or visit us at 15151 E Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

To be employed by the Facilities Operations Division you will need to successfully pass an extensive NCIC/CCIC background check, along with other conditions of employment; drug test and verification of employment.  Because of this, there is a longer recruitment process, we thank you in advance for your patience.

LEAVE BENEFITS
Holidays
The city provides the following 10 paid holidays to all regular and introductory employees:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • Presidents' Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Thanksgiving Holiday (day after Thanksgiving)
  • Christmas Day
 
Personal Leave
The city provides twenty-four (24) hours of personal leave to full-time employees each January 1 following the completion of one year of continuous service and 2080 worked hours (excluding over-time).   A pro-rated portion of personal leave is provided after the first six (6) months of continuous service and again at twelve (12) months continuous service.
Annual Leave
Employees accrue annual leave after the successful completion of their Introductory Period. Accruals for Annual Leave for full-time regular employees are:
0-2 years of service 12 days
2-4 years of service 13 days
4 years of service 14 days
6 years of service 15 days
8 years of service 16 days
10 years of service 17 days
12 years of service 18 days
14 years of service 20 days
15 years of service 23 days
 
Part-time and full-time employees working less than forty hours per week shall accrue annual leave on a pro rated basis according to the number of hours worked.
Sick Leave
All regular employees excluding elected officials accrue Sick Leave upon their date of hire. All regular Career Service employees accrue 104 hours of Sick Leave for each 2080 hours of work. There is no maximum on the amount of sick leave that can be accrued.
Employee Leave Sharing Program
The City offers an Employee Leave Sharing Program in order to assist with income protection for full-time and part-time regular employees when an employee must be absent from work due to catastrophic medical hardship to the employee, spouse or child(ren).
City employees may voluntarily donate Annual, Personal and Sick Leave hours to a qualified employee.
Emergency Leave
Any regular or introductory employee may be allowed, at the discretion of the Department Director, up to 5 working days or 40 hours paid time off in the case of a death involving an employee's immediate family or in the case of a natural disaster involving the employee.
Civil Leave
Any regular or introductory employee who is summoned for jury duty or is subpoenaed in an official capacity during a regularly schedule work day will be given paid time off.
Military Leave
Any regular or introductory full-time employee who is a member of the National Guard or the Reserves will receive a maximum of 15 (eight-hour) paid days per calendar year.
BENEFIT PLANS AND PROGRAMS
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
The city offers four (4) medical plans; two (2) dental plans; and one (1) vision plan to regular employees (and their eligible dependents) to choose from. Medical, dental and vision coverage is effective the first day of the month following date of hire.
Life Insurance
Life insurance is provided to regular employees in the event of death at no cost. In addition, regular employees are covered by the Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit, which provides for additional benefits in the event of accidental death or serious accidental injury. Eligibility for life insurance begins on the employee's date of hire.
Employees may elect additional life insurance coverage on themselves through the city’s voluntary life insurance plan. Life insurance coverage is also available for dependents.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Regular employees may participate in the City's flexible spending accounts program. This program allows employees to increase their tax savings by making pre-tax deposits to a Health or Dependent Care Spending Account to pay for work-related dependent care expenses and certain unreimbursed health expenses.
Retirement
All regular Career Service employees participate in the General Employees Retirement Plan (“GERP”) which is a defined benefit pension plan. For 2013 participants will contribute 6% of their pre-tax earnings each pay period. The City of Aurora matches each employee's contributions. GERP credits interest on contributions while they remain with the Plan.
When employment with the City ends, participants may be eligible for a monthly retirement benefit, depending on their age and length of service. Alternatively, terminating participants may elect to receive a lump sum distribution of their contributions, interest and vested City contributions instead of a monthly benefit.
Long Term Disability
When a regular employee cannot work for a prolonged time because of serious injury or illness, you need help with more than your medical bills. Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) can replace a portion of your salary while you are unable to work. Full-time regular Career Service employees are eligible for LTD after completing 6 months of continuous service. After a period of 90 days, you may receive up to 60% of your current base pay.
Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457)
At an employee's option, participation in a Deferred Compensation program through the City of Aurora is available. Deferred Compensation provides pre-tax savings to employees who participate through automatic payroll deduction. It is a program that assists you in saving additional monies for your retirement. There are many investment choices offered by each of our Deferred Compensation providers. Your pre-tax dollar investment(s) grow each payday while interest accumulates.

01
Complete and thorough responses to the following questions are necessary in order to be considered for this vacancy and move to the next step in the recruitment process. Do you have at least 3 years general building and facilities construction/maintenance experience?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have a High school diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have a valid Colorado driver's license with a good driving history and will you be able to verify this with a motor vehicle report?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you have a current Commercial Drivers License or can you obtain one within the first 6 months of employment?
  • Yes, I already have a CDL
  • No, I do not have a CDL but can obtain within 6 months
05
List all certifications you hold that pertain to Facilities repair and maintenance
06
Please check all the experience you currently have:
  • Plumbing Experience
  • Electrical Experience
  • HVAC Experience
  • Commercial Painting Experience
  • Door Hardware Experience
  • Roofing Experience
  • Drywall Repair Experience
  • Experience with installation/repairs with carpet and sheet flooring products
  • Snow plow Experience
  • None of the above
07
What level of experience do you have in the plumbing field? Please describe your experience
08
What level of experience do you have in the electrical field? Please describe your experience
09
What level of experience do you have in the HVAC field? Please describe your experience
10
What level of experience do you have in drywall repair and commercial painting Please describe your experience
11
What level of experience do you have in the door hardware field? Please describe your experience
12
What level of experience do you have in the roofing field? Please describe your experience
13
Do you have the ability to work On-Call/Standby Duty on a rotational basis?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Aurora
Address
15151 E. Alameda Parkway

Aurora, Colorado, 80012
Phone
(303) 739-7225

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