Structural Trades II

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 comprehensive benefit programs that include paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life, disability plans, 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 is part of our Army National Guard division and will work at our Ft. Carson Space Force location as part of the Army Facilities Management branch. This position will work as part of a team to perform general trades maintenance activities Working hours are Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• repairing, applying, and finishing drywall, patching holes in walls, texturing, and re-gluing cove bases on a variety of surfaces to include stucco, concrete, and metal;
• prepping, priming, and painting interior and exterior surfaces using a variety of paint;
• transporting, assembling, moving, disassembling furniture and equipment;
• cleaning, sweeping, mopping mechanical rooms, worksites, and shop areas upon completion of tasks;
• digging holes and trenches to repair and install sprinkler systems;
• replacing light bulbs, ballast, and controls in a variety of environments;
• maintaining grounds to include raking lawns, pest control, fencing, sweeping sidewalks, and sprinkler systems;
• scheduling grounds watering schedule, cutting and trimming lawns, flower beds, trees, and removing weeds and applying pesticides;
• snow removal using shovels, snow blowers, and front end loaders and tractors;
• inventorying, maintaining, and cleaning equipment, tools, shops, and supply cabinets on a daily basis;
• performing administrative tasks such as inspecting facilities, checking and maintaining hazmat and SDS sheets, updating hazardous material inventories, and preparing a variety of documents as required;
• escorting contractors and suppliers on base and inspecting their work;
• operating a variety of tools and equipment;
• performing a variety of physical activities such as erecting scaffolding, operating boom lifts and scissor lifts, lifting furniture, and lifting and moving large ladders;
• processing work requests and work orders in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); and
• other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical work involving general tasks including hauling, lifting, moving, and digging;

• Must have a mechanical aptitude.

• Must be willing and able to operate a variety of hand tools and equipment.

• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Must possess a valid and current State of Colorado Driver's License.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be willing to pass a background check at initial employment and every few years thereafter.

• Continued employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a security clearance within the first nine months of employment.

• Must be willing to submit to random drug and alcohol testing.

• Must be willing to work overtime and on-call as needed.

• Must be willing to work after hours or pre-hours performing snow removal operations and/or assisting other areas as needed.

Supplemental Information

Appeal Rights

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Equity/Diversity/Inclusion

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.