Maintenance Technician - Jefferson County Public Library

Job Description:

Maintenance Technician - Jefferson County Public Library

Description

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Facilities Maintenance Technician to help keep Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) buildings and facilities running smoothly. From repairing equipment to assisting with preventative maintenance, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our spaces are safe, functional, and welcoming for everyone who uses them.

This position focuses on commercial/institutional building maintenance, including preventative maintenance, HVAC systems, work orders, and repairs to library building systems and equipment. Experience with facilities maintenance in government, municipal, or similar occupied buildings is preferred.

As part of the Facilities team, this position participates in a rotating on-call schedule shared among Maintenance Technicians. During assigned on-call weeks, the technician must be available to respond to facility emergencies and urgent maintenance issues outside of regular business hours, including early morning, weekend, and weather-related events.

The successful candidate will be comfortable using Microsoft Outlook and Teams to communicate with staff, coordinate work activities, and manage service requests. This role also requires the ability to work independently with contractors and vendors, including coordinating services, scheduling work, and supporting maintenance projects to ensure library facilities remain operational and well maintained.

This position requires operating company vehicles; applicants must have a valid driver's license at time of hire and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 90 days of employment. A motor vehicle records check will be completed during the pre-employment background screening.

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
11/18/26
Division:
Library Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

Hiring Range: $20.98 - $26.23 per hour.

• Performs a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of county buildings, structures, and grounds in accordance with blueprints, manuals, building codes, and industry standards using common, task specific hand and specialized tools, and equipment. Maintains clean, safe, and orderly sites and service rooms. Performs masonry, painting and heating and cooling systems repairs and troubleshooting. Performs basic electrical installation and repair work in wiring for switches, outlets, plugs, cables, power circuits and appliances; repairs lighting systems; inspects electrical systems and fixtures for unsafe conditions. Performs basic rough and finished carpentry work in construction and repair of structures such as partitions, walls, doors, fences, window frames, office furniture, and selves. Performs basic repairs of plumbing leaks or breaks; opens clogged lines and drains; replaces washers and other minor parts; maintains and monitors septic systems. Moves and removes furniture in buildings. Sets up various spaces and functions for public and staff. Deliver, move, and remove boxes, supplies, books, and materials.

• May use forklift, pallet jacks, manual lifting, and other equipment.

• Maintains grounds by conducting projects for grounds and exterior improvement, preventative maintenance, safety, and order. May include partitions, walls, outdoor equipment, furniture, irrigation repair and maintenance, lawn mowing, trimming, weeding, aerating, weed control, seeding, fertilizing, pesticide application and all other outdoor related projects. Replaces furniture, equipment, plants, sets sprinklers, replaces broken sprinkler heads, adjusts automatic time clocks and system pressure, if necessary, maintains grounds maintenance equipment, remove and trims small trees, tree branches and shrubs.

• Maintains exterior surfaces, curbs, and parking stops by conducting projects for improvement, preventative maintenance, safety, and order. May include sidewalk, pavement, and curbing maintenance and repair to include of concrete, asphalt, painting.

• Performs various administrative tasks by utilizing technology and software to maintain facility notebooks, records, logs, manuals, equipment, inventory, and organizing and properly documenting budget. Provide inventory and cost analysis. Track and tag inventory. Enter data and generate reports from computer-based spreadsheets, databases, and word processing programs. Record service requests and maintenance information on the computer. Communicates via email, phone, and face to face.

• Participates in performing snow and ice removal duties when required, including operating snow removal equipment.

• Responds to building emergency calls and alarms 24/7 when scheduled and as needed.

• Maintain, clean, and operate county vehicles and equipment, including basic preventive maintenance. Maintain and order parts for equipment and janitorial supplies.

• Other duties as assigned.

We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives to apply, as we believe a diverse workforce is critical to fostering success and achieving our goals.

This union position is represented by AFSCME. Employees hired in this role are part of the bargaining unit and are eligible for union membership under the collective bargaining agreement.

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

Required:

• High school diploma, or GED, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant maintenance experience.
• Minimum of one year of facilities maintenance, building maintenance, mechanical systems, or related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively through email and other business communication platforms.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work assignments, and coordinate with contractors and vendors to schedule and support maintenance activities.
• Ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule and respond to facility emergencies outside of regular hours.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License at hire.
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required at hire.
• First Aid, CPR and AED certificate may be required within six months of hire.
• JCPL Forklift Certification within six months of hire.
• JCPL OSHA 10 Certification within one year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience performing maintenance in commercial, institutional, government, educational, or library facilities.
• Experience working with HVAC, building automation systems, or other building mechanical systems.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Experience using work order management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Forklift, Firs Aid/CPR/AED, OSHA 10, or other relevant safety certifications.

Education:
High School Diploma
Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum one year

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Category:
Maintenance & Trades