Water Facilities Technician (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible) - Full-time

p style="text-align:left"buJOB LOCATION/u/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pAurora, Colorado 80016-2946p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"buCit/uyu of Aurora/u,u Colorado/u/b/pp style="text-align:left"br /spanIt is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we#39;re growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:span /span/spanbIntegrity/bspan,span /span/spanbRespect, Professionalism/bspan, andspan /span/spanbCustomer Service/bspan, and we welcome all who share these values to apply./spanbr /span /spanbr /spanWhy Work for Aurora?/span/pulliMake a difference in the lives of real people every day/liliDiverse community/liliCompetitive total compensation package/liliWell-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan/liliLight rail station minutes away/liliOn-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement/liliAccess to innovation workspaces/li/ulp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"buPRIMARY DUTIES amp; RESPONSIBILITIES/u/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/ppspan class="emphasis-2"bHiring Salary: $22.88 - $28.61/hour /b/span/pp/ppspan class="emphasis-2"bThe deadline to submit an application to this position is September 20, 2025. However, it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained./b/span/pp/ppiThis is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate will work an average of 40 hours per week.  The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, accrue paid time off, and receive 11 paid holidays./ispan /span/pp/ppAurora Water (AW) is growing and recently completed a new state-of-the-art facility that requires building oversight.  The position prepares and maintains records, reports on work activities and equipment; performs a variety of repairs and installations (both interior and exterior) which may include, but are not limited to painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, roofing, floor repairs, concrete/masonry patching, and minor maintenance on HVAC equipment; operates or uses a variety of tools and equipment related to facilities maintenance and repair; may operate computerized control systems; maintains various records on equipment inventories and maintenance of such items including maintenance frequency, needed supplies/parts/materials; performs additional duties as assigned./pp/pp/ppbspanPrimary Duties amp; Responsibilities/span/b ​/pullipBuild and support cross-functional relationships between divisions, internal partners and external vendors/contractors./p/lilipDeliver high quality work products./p/lilipBe responsive, courteous and customer service oriented./p/lilipAssist in maintaining daily operations of Aurora Water SEAM facility./p/lilipProvide vendor/contractor support and escort throughout the facility. Provide direction to vendors as needed and ensure vendors align with our policies and procedures/p/lilipMonitor Building Automation System (BAS) alarms, investigate and troubleshoot issues, and reset system alarms./p/lilipRespond to mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC issues, investigate cause, remedy issue / coordinate contractor response./p/lilipMaintain dry fire suppression system./p/lilipCoordinate with service contractors to identify, diagnose, and repair issues./p/lilipCommunicate effectively via phone, email and other written correspondence./p/lilipProvide excellent customer service to staff and colleagues; receive, log, prioritize, and coordinate requests received via work order, phone calls, and email./p/lilipCollect and maintain job related data and identify trends for improvement and provide necessary reports to management./p/lilipCoordinate and perform small office projects and maintenance./p/lilipCreate and install facility signage as needed./p/lilipPerforms additional duties as assigned./p/li/ulp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"buMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS amp; WORKING CONDITIONS/u/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/ppAn equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered./pullipEducation/pullipHigh School diploma or GED./p/li/ul/li/ulullipExperience/pullip2 years demonstrated ability working in a fast-paced facilities and operations setting./p/li/ul/li/ulp/ppbPreferred Qualifications:/b/pp/ppKnowledge/pullipKnowledge of methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in performing a variety of building repair and maintenance functions, hazards and safety practices common to the construction industry. /p/lilipBasic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite./p/lilipKnowledge of facilities and grounds maintenance practices./p/li/ulp/pp/ppSkills/pullipGood communication skills to inform team members and stakeholders on the status of projects and tasks is a critical component of responsibilities./p/lilipGeneral “handyman” skills./p/lilipSkill in operating vehicles and basic maintenance equipment./p/lilipSkill in the use of tools, specialized equipment common to building maintenance functions.  Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite/p/lilipStrong customer service skills/p/lilipStrong interpersonal skills/p/lilipSkill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors/p/li/ulp/ppAbilities/pullipStrong time management and organizational skills are essential including the ability to set schedules to track and prioritize multiple tasks despite interruptions and changing/competing priorities./p/lilipAbility to prioritize as work is needed./p/lilipAbility to troubleshoot issues, identify and implement remedies./p/lilipAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees./p/lilipCommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing./p/lilipAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; read and comply with blueprints, diagrams, schematics, manuals, and specifications./p/lilipMaintain records, logs, and reports./p/lilipPerform physical activities common to maintenance work./p/lilipLicenses and Certifications/pullipColorado Driver License with a good driving record./p/li/ul/li/ulp/ppbWorking Conditions/b/ppEssential Personnel:/pullipWhen a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel./p/li/ulp/ppPhysical Demands: /pullipModerate to heavy physical work depending on assigned function; may require ability to lift a maximum of 100 pounds; may frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; considerable walking and standing; frequently performs activities requiring a full range of body movement including pushing, pulling, bending, stooping/crouching and climbing; considerable hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of tools, equipment and vehicles; speech communication to give instructions and information to employees and customers/citizens; vision to read manuals and gauges and operate equipment; hearing/listening for instructions, troubleshooting and warning signals./p/li/ulp/ppWork Environment: /pullipWorks both in and outdoors in office and shop environments with exposure to all weather conditions, noise, dust, fumes and chemicals./p/lilipMust be willing to perform overtime, standby, and/or call back duty./p/li/ulp/ppEquipment Used: /pullipOperates hand tools and equipment common basic facility and grounds maintenance./p/lilipUses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, and Excel/p/lilipThis position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment/p/li/ulp/ppbFor Veterans /bspanbpreference/b/spanb:/bspan  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application./spanbr /span           /spanbr /spanThe City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission./spanbr /span                                         /spanbr /bDespite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired./bbr / /ppbspanDrug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:/span/bbr /spanAs a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. /span/ppspanApplicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  /span/ppbr /spanEmployment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies./span/p