State Maintenance Technician Ft. Carson Space Battalion

Department Information

The Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has four major operational divisions: Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize state and federal resources to provide our communities, state, and nation with a ready military force for national defense and state emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado veterans.

DMVA offers a comprehensive benefit program to its classified work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering compressed work weeks, on-site fitness facilities, free parking, and a variety of training opportunities!

Description of Job

This position serves the Fort Carson Space Battalion by providing maintenance and repair. These positions are 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.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Four years of progressively responsible 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.

• Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation.

• Able to work additional hours outside of a regular schedule and available on an as-needed or emergency basis.

• Able to perform strenuous labor.

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, crawl, kneel, bend, reach above the shoulder.

• Ability to constantly lift and carry ten pounds, frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.

• Ability to push, pull, have manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, near and far vision, hearing abilities, and be able to verbally communicate with others.

• Ability to work inside and outside, work alone, perform duties in extreme cold/heat, work above ground, work with chemicals/solvents, work around noise and vibrations, walk on uneven surfaces, operate moving equipment/vehicles, climb on a ladder, work in a small and confined space, work with machinery, and work in hazardous conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with a military branch.

• Prior experience with procurement rules and procedures.

• 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.

Substitutions

Successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship program or higher level course work from an accredited, noncorrespondence, vocational or trades school appropriate to the work assignment may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. At the agency's discretion, demonstrated proficiency on position competencies may substitute for the required experience.

Supplemental Information

APPEAL RIGHTS:

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 expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Supplemental Information

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 expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Accommodations:

The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Cathy Deane | cathy.deane@dmva.state.co.us or 720-250-1538.