Facilities Maintenance Technician II at City of Louisville, CO

About the Department

The Facilities Maintenance Technician II works under the general supervision of the Citywide Facilities Manager Superintendent and is responsible for a wide range of tasks related to the maintenance and repair of City facilities, buildings, and equipment.

The Facility Maintenance Technician II is responsible for performing intermediate-level maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of facility equipment, systems, and infrastructure. This position requires basic working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, with the ability to perform preventive maintenance and respond to service requests in a timely and professional manner. 

Shifts are generally scheduled Monday through Friday but may require overtime, weekend work, special event coverage, and on-call hours as needed.

Position Duties

• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, reduce turnaround times, and deliver high-quality customer service
• Repair and replace lamps, ballasts, and lighting fixtures
• Replace electrical switches and receptacles
• Clean drains and repair or replace faucets and plumbing fixtures
• Use a sewer snake to clear clogged drains and pipes
• Perform small painting projects using appropriate materials
• Conduct maintenance and minor repairs on roofs, walls, ceilings, floors, cabinets, windows, doors, and related fixtures
• Enter and complete work orders with the facilities maintenance team using the Lucity work order system
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on emergency building/life safety systems (e.g., fire alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, lighting)
• Order and purchase parts; manage inventory of building maintenance supplies
• Deliver and transport supplies and materials to City departments
• Assist with furniture and equipment set-up for meetings and events
• Move, repair, assemble, and install furniture and equipment in City buildings
• Perform minor carpentry repairs
• Hang, repair, and replace pictures, banners, dispensers, or other wall- or ceiling-mounted items
• Adjust, reset, lubricate, and operate doors, locks, and keys
• Perform small concrete repairs; remove and replace sealants
• Keep work areas and equipment clean; perform cleanup in conjunction with maintenance tasks
• Manage work requests and work orders using the computer-based work order system
• Maintain a safe environment for the public and staff; work safely at all times and follows established safety protocols and promptly address unsafe conditions
• Assist licensed technicians or contractors with larger system repairs or upgrades
• Perform general custodial tasks, including unclogging toilets and drains, and cleaning up bodily fluids as necessary
• Regular attendance is required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Three (3) years of experience in building maintenance, including work in plumbing, HVAC, painting, or skilled crafts
• Equivalent combinations of acceptable training, education, and experience may be considered

Other Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems, including ventilation and boiler units
• Understanding of motors, controls, and wiring devices
• Knowledge of chemicals and solvents used in woodworking or as cleaning agents, along with associated hazards
• Familiarity with hand and power tools; ability to perform carpentry and finish work
• Basic understanding of emergency/life safety systems including alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers and lighting
• Basic knowledge of computer operation and software for controls, work orders, email, and scheduling
• Skill in operating building maintenance equipment (e.g., forklifts, boom and scissor lifts)
• Competency in using various cleaning tools and equipment
• Ability to work effectively with City staff, the public, and contractors
• Ability to work independently, exercising initiative, good judgment to observe and respond to non-routine needs as they arise
• Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions
• Ability to read and understand instructions on supplies and technical materials
• Ability to perform maintenance tasks without direct supervision
• Ability to work a primary Monday–Friday schedule with flexibility for weekends, holidays, and on-call needs

• Ability to attend both in-house training and external continuing educational classes to increase knowledge of systems and components
• Ability to accommodate government requests for flag ceremonial rights and replacements

License, Registration, or Certificate Requirements

• Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing with no major violations in the past three (3) years
• Ability to obtain a Colorado Driver’s License within 90 days of hire and maintain good standing throughout employment
• Obtain Standard First Aid/CPR/AED certification within six (6) months of hire

Other Necessary Requirements

Candidates who receive a conditional offer may be subject to the following pre-employment screenings:

• Reference check
• Background check, including motor vehicle record
• Pre-employment physical
• Other applicable role-related screenings

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to use hands, fingers, and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; stand, walk, climb, and balance; speak and hear
• Must lift and/or move up to 65 lbs independently and up to 100 lbs with assistance
• Visual requirements include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors year-round
• May be exposed to traffic, weather conditions, fumes, odors, dust, and loud environments
• May require working in confined, elevated, or unpleasant areas such as lift stations, rooftops, pump buildings, or vaults

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Louisville is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals. Discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability is strictly prohibited unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request. The Human Resources Manager serves as the compliance coordinator for applicants with disabilities.