TECHNICIAN L1, HEAVY EQUIPMENT/SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

Job Title

Facility & Building Operations

Job Description

Repairs and maintains grounds heavy equipment and small engines that meets or exceeds current industry standards.

What DPS Offers You:

• A culture that values equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration, and fun with a shared vision that every learner thrives.
• Salary range: $25.663-$26.130. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other total reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA retirement.

What You'll Do:

• L1 (Apprentice)
  • Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs for district heavy equipment.
  • Performs scheduled maintenance on district heavy equipment and small engines.
  • Prepares and cleans up job site, taking into consideration safety concerns of self and others, and properly disposes of waste and flammable materials.
  • Diagnoses, repairs, and replaces motor control circuits using schematics and diagrams.
  • Diagnoses malfunctioning equipment, according to blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and manufacturer service manual.
  • Replaces and replaces faulty components.
  • Reviews work orders, prioritizes, and determines supplies for repair and purchases supplies using the district purchase order system.
  • Performs work and cross trains in at least one other trade as an apprentice.
  • Assists with snow removal efforts on a 24-hour on-call basis.
  • Responds to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What You'll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Two to ten years experience and training; minimum as follows: L1: Two (2) years related experience.
• Experience establishing computer-based preventative maintenance software program preferred.
• Experience in troubleshooting complex automotive electrical systems preferred. Formal training/certification in automotive and diesel mechanics such as ASE preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license and meet district insurability standards. Technicians L2 and L3 must have or be able to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL).
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun