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High Plains Library District

Facilities Technician

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What they do

A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.

$44,204 / year median in Colorado

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Job Description

Facilities Technician Pay Grade :
49
Compensation/Benefits:
$24.09
  • $32.
59 /hr; full-time benefits
FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt Hours:
40 hrs/wk Full-Time; Some days, evenings, and weekends
Location:
Mead Library, Carbon Valley Regional Library, Erie Community Library, Department:
Maintenance Supervisor:
Facilities Supervisor Supervises:
None Deadline for
Application:
August 10, 2026
Role:
Performs facility maintenance work related to electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall repair, carpentry, landscaping, heating and cooling.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
65%
  • FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
  • Inspects, maintains, monitors, and repairs building systems and equipment including plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, paint, walls, carpets, shelving, furniture, signage, and lighting in accordance with blueprints, manual, maintenance schedules, and building codes in order to keep facilities operating and attractive. (Essential) 15%
  • GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
  • Inspects grounds, waters shrubs and trees, sprays weeds, picks up trash and debris, shovels snow and applies ice melt, empties trash containers and other various tasks in order to keep the grounds and exteriors of the facilities attractive and safe. (Essential) 10%
  • CLEANING
  • Vacuums, sweeps, mops, scrubs, polishes, shampoos, washes, and dusts surfaces including floors, furniture, restrooms, drinking fountains, windows, walls, screens, and office equipment in the library in order to keep the appearance and cleanliness to expectations in between custodial staff shifts. (Essential) 5%
  • SUBCONTRACTOR ASSISTANCE
  • Assists and monitors subcontracted work such as plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, landscaping; and provides warranty and punch list follow up and occupancy feedback in order to ensure contracted work is completed and performed to expectations. (Essential) 5%
  • OTHER DUTIES
  • Tracks and responds to work order requests, monitors and trains community service workers, moves furniture and other equipment/objects, hangs signs and other various labor and lifting tasks, responds to building emergencies on evenings and weekends, maintains contact information in Safety Manual, and generates reports and maintains maintenance records in order to ensure the smooth operation of the facilities and department.
(Non-Essential)
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
High School Diploma (or GED) and relevant experience
Experience:
Proficiency in multiple types of maintenance work in electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, landscaping, and mechanical systems. Knowledge of the safe and correct use of custodial equipment and cleaning supplies. Valid Driver's License and good driving record Personal vehicle Or any combination of education and experience which provides the success factors.
District Success Factors:
Focuses on the customer Initiative Contributes to a positive work environment Strategic thinking Pursues personal development Continuous improvement Takes pride in the workplace Emotionally intelligent Tactful Knowledge of public library operations
Creativity Job Success Factors:
Knowledge of public library services Knowledge of the safe and correct use of tools Knowledge of the safe and correct use of custodial equipment and cleaning supplies Skilled in building maintenance and repair work Skill in basic computer operation Skill in MS Outlook and Internet Explorer Skill in basic HVAC operation and software Ability to read and follow written and oral directions Able to read and interpret sketches, drawings, diagrams, and blueprints
Physical Success Factors:
Able to perform a wide variety of maintenance and repair work on buildings and grounds Ability to operate custodial equipment Ability to use custodial cleaners Ability to perform heavy manual labor including bending stooping, reaching, lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 100 pounds.
Benefits:
Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability 401(a) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation, dependent care and medical expenses Tuition Reimbursement Paid Leave This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.