Facility Maintenance Technician

Job Number: 694
Salary: $23.73 - $35.61
Department/Office: Facilities and Fleet Management
Division: Facility Operations
Location: 5334 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO, 80120
Job Type : Hourly Full-Time
Posting Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 09/25/2026


The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we're here for our neighbors on their best days-and their worst. We share our residents' goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we're proud to call home.


*This posting has been re-opened, and if you have already applied, you are still being considered and will not be able to apply to this posting again.*

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

Perform a variety of skilled manual labor duties associated with the maintenance of County buildings and equipment, furniture installs, grounds, snow removal, and assistance with HVAC/R and custodial. Work is of a changing nature and initiative must be used to be able to handle different situations as necessary.

DUTIES:

• Ensures that County facilities are maintained, operable, and clean and safe for use by employees, tenants and citizens by performing facility services tasks in the following areas: building maintenance, grounds, snow removal, furniture installs and assisting with HVAC/R preventative maintenance, and custodial duties.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks in all areas of Facility Services. Diagnoses malfunctions/problems with and makes repairs to facilities and equipment including all mechanical systems, electrical and plumbing, building interiors and exteriors, related to structures and other areas of Facility Services.
• Promptly responds to Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) work orders. Maintains work history and labor hours in CMMS and communicates with requestors and management regarding status of work orders. Investigates, prioritizes and addresses requests for services, complaints, and inquiries.
• Ability to interpret documents involving maintenance instructions, sketches, plans blueprints, equipment and procedure manuals and safety rules.
• Must have ability to organize and prioritize tasks. Ability to adapt to changing job priorities and conditions.

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Ability to effectively communicate in English language, both verbally and in writing and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor as required for extended periods of time, under adverse working conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees and the general public.
• Ability to safely operate equipment such as a forklift, pallet jacks and County vehicles including pick-up trucks, snowplows, box vans, hand and power tools.
• Knowledge and ability to follow safety rules, regulations and practices.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

• Accountability
• Accessibility
• Inclusivity
• Integrity

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) + year prior experience in building maintenance performing duties such as plumbing, electrical and general repair.
• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience:
Three (3) + years prior experience in commercial building maintenance performing duties such as plumbing, electrical and general repair.

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
• Possession of a valid Class "R" Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.
• Security clearance required: will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.

Post-Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of bi-annual Colorado Justice Information System (CJIS) training.
• Position is deemed essential and incumbents must be available for winter storm and other emergency events and available to work on-call on a rotational basis including evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Ability to work nights and weekends based on business needs.
• Work locations and facilities are subject to change based on business needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Incumbent must be available for winter storm emergencies and available to work on an on-call on a rotation basis which requires evening, holidays and weekends. Workday may exceed 8 hours during winter storm or other emergencies.
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to hot and cold outside temperatures, dust, grease, chemicals, fumes, etc.
• Hazards present in this position are inherent in occupational areas including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, grounds and HVAC/R.
• Tasks require incumbent to use ladders, scissor lifts, bucket truck and work on roofs and tight spaces.
• Primary work environment is in extremely high security facilities in which there is occasional physical safety concerns (detention facility) and frequent exposure to highly emotional inmates, citizens or justice system participants.
• ALL FFM staff are considered "essential personnel" and may be required to report to on-site in the event of a weather event or emergency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• Spends 20% of the time sitting and 80% of the time either standing or walking.
• Frequently lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 80 lbs.
• Frequently uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry more than 80 lbs.
• Frequently climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
• Reliable verbal and listening skills and ability to communicate through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar, and in public meetings and personal interactions.
• Constant use of hand/eye coordination enabling the use of maintenance equipment.
• Ability to use computer or other work-related equipment.

Definitions:

• Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
• Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
• Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

** Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.


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