Position Title: Facilities Technician

Department: Operations & Facilities

Reports to: Building Manager

Classification: Classified Full-time Non-exempt/Hourly

Contract Period: 12 Month (247 days with some variance depending on the year)

 

2024-2025 Aspen School District Salary Schedules

 

ASD offers district-funded employee and dependent health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to benefit-eligible employees. Other benefits include (as eligible): paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, free transportation for employees from Carbondale to Aspen, employee assistance program, wellness program, and supplemental insurance (i.e. cancer, disability, etc).

 

Facilities Technician Position Summary

The Facilities Technician is primarily responsible for assisting in the daily and ongoing building maintenance, facility infrastructure and grounds operations for the Aspen School District Campus. 

 

Reporting to the building manager, this position will represent facilities operations and serve students, colleagues and guests including handling complaints and responding to any emergency conditions. 

 

This position works a varied shift of Tuesday thru Saturday along with on-call coverage supporting campus operations/events as identified by the building manager.

 

Position Responsibilities

Facilities Technician Responsibilities:

• Work with facilities colleagues in order to maintain a variety of facilities equipment such as: HVAC equipment, plumbing, power distribution systems and equipment, fire/life safety, carpentry, painting, wall coverings, flooring, masonry, and district athletic facilities and sports field

• Perform routine and emergency repair and maintenance on structures and equipment in assigned areas

• Support the District & Athletic Events (varied day/evening & Saturday coverage)

• Knowledge in basic plumbing, repair & replace faucets, urinals, toilets and related fixtures

• Knowledge in basic electrical; repair and replace, switches, outlets, light fixtures and related fixtures

• Perform custodial equipment repair & maintenance as needed

• Perform maintenance and cleaning of HVAC components and fan coil units

• Perform campus exterior maintenance & repair, including landscaping & irrigation systems, track & turf and snow removal as needed

• Care, maintenance and inventory of all field maintenance equipment such as bobcat, loader, and attachments, and supplies

• Maintain a professional and friendly relationship with other departments, colleagues, vendors and partners

• Promote a safe, professional and respectful working environment 

 

  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Facilities Technician Position

• Knowledge of:
• Basic mechanical skills
• Various materials, tools, and methods including application, function and operation, common to the above listed trades
• Operation and use of modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages
• Application of energy efficiency and conservation practices in the performance of duties
• State certification standards and familiarity with annual reporting procedures
• Professional communication norms and standards (written and oral)
• Modern office procedures and methods
• Principles and procedures of record-keeping
• Microsoft Office and/or the Google Suite of office software

• Ability to:
• Because safety is essential to job performance, ability to understand and communicate well in English, both speaking and writing, is required; Bilingual Spanish is a plus
• Work a variable schedule to be present in all ASD and Sports Events to meet operational needs
• Develop and maintain rapport and effective relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support, and professional conduct
• Demonstrate professionalism in handling disagreements and conflicts in a diplomatic manner, and contributing to a positive work/learning environment;
• Perform routine maintenance activities on established schedule 
• Demonstrate flexibility with regard to interruptions and changing conditions
• Work efficiently to complete tasks with limited supervision and to meet deadlines
• Pick up and deliver equipment, materials, and other supplies as directed
• Maintain accurate work documentation/reports/records for the purpose of accounting as well as completing work in a timely manner
• Effectively give and receive constructive feedback
• Observe safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties.
• Observe all District policies and procedures

Facilities Technician Minimum Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in building and grounds maintenance; as well as working knowledge of light and medium duty equipment, including custodial, floor & janitorial equipment

• Current Colorado Driver’s License with clean driving record

• Current CPR/AED Certification

 

Facilities Technician Preferred Qualifications 

• 3 years or more in building and grounds maintenance, including custodial cleaning, wood floors restoration & janitorial equipment
• Spanish bilingual 

 

 Work Environment

• Adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes
• Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards,equipment vibrations, noises, and odors
• Exposure to wet and/or slippery surfaces
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases
• Interactions with aggressive, disruptive, and/or uncooperative individuals

 

 Essential Physical Requirements

• Physical: Balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, standing, lifting & carrying up to 50 pounds, moving work-related supplies/equipment, operation of work tools, equipment, vehicle and machinery, sitting.

 

Acknowledgment

The successful candidate will be required to follow any instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Building Manager. The Aspen School District reserves the right to update, revise, or change the job description and related duties at any time.