Seasonal Maintenance Technician

Hiring Range: $21.12-$26.41. The maximum pay for this job is $31.69.

The seasonal Maintenance Technician position performs essential building maintenance work such as assisting with Fairgrounds event set-up, and other repair-related duties at the direction of the Operations Supervisor and/or maintenance staff. Performs various maintenance duties to efficiently operate the county's facilities and grounds, and keep them properly repaired, clean, and safe for public use.

The Facility's Department's mission is to provide high-quality maintenance and repair for a safe, clean, productive, and well-maintained physical environment for Eagle County Government buildings, grounds, and fairgrounds.

This position is scheduled M-F, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and will work approximately through mid-October.

• Responsible for weekend coverage for Fairgrounds events. This includes event check-in/out, routine facility maintenance for events, and maintaining the appearance of grounds and arena grooming.
• Assist with event grounds set-up and may work actual events.
• Performs preventive and daily maintenance on plumbing, heating, electrical and mechanical systems, including equipment and tools in all county facilities. Troubleshoots systems in county facilities; diagnoses problems, locate defective parts, and replaces them.
• May act as a lead over temporary and community service workers.
• Observes safety and security procedures, uses equipment and materials safely, and reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Serves the community by demonstrating Eagle County Government's mission and core values and following relevant policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification, or Registration:

• Must be 18 or older.
• Minimum Work Experience: Three years of maintenance or any combination of education and experience which produces the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must have a drivers license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and safety hazards and precautions used in various building trades.
• Knowledge of machinery and other equipment used in buildings and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of a variety of construction and maintenance areas including carpentry, plumbing, buildings, and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of applicable rules and codes relating to the installation and repair of building equipment and fixtures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary to be courteous of others while performing repair and maintenance duties.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and other design drawings.
• Ability to use a wide range of hand and power tools, machinery, and equipment within the area of assignment.
• Ability to perform skilled trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, or painting.
• Ability to diagnose facility and equipment malfunctions and determine necessary repairs or replacements.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
• Requires continued walking, stooping, standing, crawling, crouching, and some climbing; sometimes on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. Often ascends or descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs or hands and arms, bends body downward and forward by bending spine and legs. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and to reach with hands and arms. Lifts and carries moderately heavy materials, supplies, and equipment (25-50lbs.) frequently; objects weighing 100 pounds or more.
• Bilingual in both English and Spanish would be helpful.

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• Comprehensive and low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance (as low as $75/month for employee only).
• Wellness program where you can earn cash or extra days off.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Paid time off (starting at 12 days) and additional medical leave.
• 6% (dollar for dollar match) retirement plan.
• Eagle County University classes (internal trainings).
• Free bus pass and more.

Eagle County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Working in a diverse, respectful and inclusive environment is essential for our employees to be successful in serving our community. We do not discriminate with regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.