Facilities Technician I / II

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Highlands Ranch Metro District team as a Facilities Technician in the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department! In this dynamic role, you'll tackle a variety of hands-on tasks, from maintaining our beautiful parks and buildings to collaborating with contractors on exciting facility projects. Whether it’s preventive upkeep or bringing annual projects to life, your work will keep our community spaces thriving.

We offer competitive pay based on your experience and certifications. We are hiring for one position at either a Tech 1 or a Tech 2 level, see descriptions and pay below.

If you're a detail-oriented, customer-focused professional with a strong work ethic, we want to hear from you! Don’t miss this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our vibrant community—apply today!

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTechnician 1 - pay is up to $26.12

• Complies with established safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the safety of self, co-workers, community residents, and visitors.
• Provide quality internal and external customer service, through the development of relationships with staff, contractors, community members and various organizations.
• Proactively work to support quality service delivery to community by acting on all observed opportunities for repair, maintenance, and improved service delivery.
• Perform weekly inspections of building facilities and playgrounds.
• Perform monthly electrical inspections, minor repairs and work with outside electrical contractors when needed.
• Coordinate the installation of Holiday lights with an outside contractor annually.
• Assist with the training and / or supervision of subordinate employees.
• Operate tractors, skid steer loaders, welders, small trucks, aerial boom trucks, and all hand and power tools.
• Work with facilities staff on large and small projects, repairs, and special project requests.
• Work with Mansion staff on maintenance requests.
• Maintain lighting and install new Veterans tiles at the Veterans Monument.
• Work closely with the Facilities Supervisor and lead Technician to establish and maintain a quality fence maintenance program.
• Perform required maintenance to district-owned fences and assist with the fence replacement program as needed.
• Assist with vandalism repairs and graffiti removal that may occur on District property.
• Coordinate the annual energizing and winterization of plumbed restrooms / concession areas and drinking fountains.
• Perform general repairs of the park’s facilities and service center buildings.
• Complete work orders using facilities maintenance request forms and Asset Essentials work order and asset management system.
• Contribute to the snow removal program and adjust schedule using flextime. This may include weekend and nighttime hours operating snow removal equipment.
• Assist in setting up and taking down special event equipment from various parks, recreation programs, and community events.
• Respect District property, including tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Open and close, lock and unlock facilities as needed.
• Peripheral Duties :

Collaborates professionally with other Section, Division, Department and District employees.

Technician 2 - pay is up to $30.24

In addition to the above.

Education and ExperienceTechnician 1

Technician 2

Necessary Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Facilities Supervisor. Receives directions from Technician 3 on projects and tasks assigned.

Supervision Exercised

Technician 1 : May supervise seasonal employees on specific projects and tasks as required and assigned.

Technician 2 : May supervise Facilities Technician I and temporary employees on projects and tasks as required and assigned.

Work Schedule

Generally, this position works between the hours of 6 : 30 a.m. and 3 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The work schedule will vary depending on weather conditions, projects, events, programs, meetings, and staffing levels and will include some evening, early morning, weekend, and overtime hours.

This position is part of the Metro District’s on-call / weekend schedule for snow removal. This position is required to be on-call and work nights and weekends as scheduled by the snow removal leader.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Tools and Equipment Used

Tractors, skid steer loaders, welders, small trucks, aerial boom truck, all hand and power tools, carpentry saws and tools, snow removal equipment, pickup trucks, paint sprayer, plumbing equipment, cement mixer, power washer and finishing tools. Computer, telephone, cell phone, calculator, and other related office equipment. Computer programs, including asset inventory and work order management software, Microsoft Office suite, and Excel.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 80 pounds and sometimes lift and / or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those of an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and near moving mechanical parts. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is exposed to icy, snowy, wet and humid conditions, extreme heat and cold weather, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, loud construction noise, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.

Selection Guidelines

Formal applications, rating of education and experience; panel interview(s) and reference check; job related tests might be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

About Us

The Highlands Ranch Metro District, as the local government in our community, is committed to providing the following high-quality municipal services while managing resources wisely for Highlands Ranch such as; construction of major roads, installation and maintenance of landscaping and fences adjacent to major roads, installation of traffic signals and street lights on major roads, construction and maintenance of parks and trails, youth and adult outdoor recreation and sports programs, management and maintenance of extensive natural open space areas and so much more. We have been recognized as Colorado's District of the Year by the Special District Association of Colorado!

Our Benefits

We prioritize your well-being and recognize the importance of a work / life balance by offering outstanding benefits :

Health & Retirement!

Work / life Balance!

Wellness & Improvement!

Saving, Planning & Other!

Application Information

Pre-employment screening includes a background check, illegal substances screening and motor vehicle record review.

We will be accepting applications for at least two weeks or until the position is filled.

Submit applications at highlandsranch.org / apply or if viewing this posting from our career center, click "Apply" below.

Generally, this position works between the hours of 6 : 30 a.m. and 3 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The work schedule will vary depending on weather conditions, projects, events, programs, meetings, and staffing levels and will include some evening, early morning, weekend, overtime hours and on-call hours.