A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
Maintenance Helper, Fleet City of Fort Collins - 3.8 Fort Collins, CO Job Details Part-time $22 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Report writing Writing skills Basic math Forklift Company vehicle operation Driver's License Material handling equipment operation Mechanical knowledge Full Job Description
Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. MT on 8/12/2026 . The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-Offer Requirements Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position) Motor vehicle report Drug test within 96 hours of offer Post Offer Employment Test (P.O.E.T) The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado. At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.
Summary:
The Maintenance Helper, Fleet cleans and maintains building appearance and delivers pool cars and shifts City vehicles. This is an hourly position that will work a maximum of 29 hours/week.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive. Maintains building appearance. Operates snow removal equipment to maintain parking lots, sidewalks and driveways. Performs custodial duties such as cleaning building, sweeping, scrubbing floors and emptying trash. Delivers City vehicles to outside vendors. Inspects vehicles in pool and performs minor maintenance such as tire repairs, checking fluids, and fueling.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position is not responsible for the supervision of regular City employees. City Competencies Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds. Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends. A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations. A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to operate and maintain vehicles and equipment such as snowplow and forklift. Basic math skills. Ability to pass pre-employment fit for duty test. Submit to Pre-employment drug test
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED; one to two years related experience in vehicle and equipment maintenance; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with supervisors, coworkers, customers and citizens.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid driver's license.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee would encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance. Notice Regarding Medical and/or
Recreational Marijuana Use :
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy. The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee's protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy. Consistent with the City's respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City's commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.
Note:
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