Facilities Maintenance Technician I/II/Specialist

March 21, 2025 Hiring Range 27.96 - 40.55 This is a full-time hourly position. 40 BMEA (20 Hours) Hiring Range $23.11 - $33.52 Facilities Maintenance Technician I
Hiring Range $25.42 - $36.86 Facilities Maintenance Technician II
Hiring Range $27.96 - $40.55 Facilities Maintenance Specialist

The following professional and ethical competencies prefer to work on the Facilities Maintenance team.

Organized – Proactively and effectively plans and executes work in a timely fashion and follows-through to meet deadlines.

Strong communicator – Distills information to provide appropriate written and verbal updates in both technical and lay terms and consistently communicates system status & updates with all staff.

Supportive teammate – Willingly partners with and supports all Facilities Department staff to deliver innovative solutions with a positive attitude. Invested in ensuring wider Facilities team success.

Flexible, innovative, and engaged – Quickly adapts to changing circumstances and priorities to identify and suggest creative resolutions to unique problems. Strong desire to learn and drive to perpetually improve all facets of building system performance.

SUMMARY (Facilities Maintenance Technician I)

The Facilities Maintenance Technician I position is an entry level position into building maintenance that includes building automation systems, as well as a wide range of exciting challenges in coordinating and scheduling the preventive and corrective maintenance required to keep city buildings in good working order. This position requires strong teamwork abilities, as well as effective oral and written communication skills. In addition, the role involves some knowledge and experience in the use of hand/power tools as well as a mechanical aptitude.

SUMMARY (Facilities Maintenance Technician II & III)

The Facilities Maintenance Technician II is a position working under general supervision that includes a wide range of exciting challenges in coordinating and scheduling the preventive and corrective maintenance required to keep the buildings in good working order. This position requires a contractor management background with strong teamwork abilities, as well as effective oral and written communication skills. In addition, the role involves extensive knowledge and experience in the use of hand/power tools as well as a strong mechanical aptitude.

SUMMARY (Facilities Maintenance Specialist)

The Facilities Maintenance Specialist position working under limited supervision provides advanced knowledge and skills for the repair and maintenance of modern building systems. This position will Provide maintenance technicians with leadership and support, while also managing the maintenance of our most complex repairs. This position will partner with Facilities Management to proactively plan for the long-term health of critical city infrastructure. The Facilities Maintenance Technician III position uses their expertise on building equipment and systems to ensure reliable, functional performance of City buildings. This position uses advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills for fixing maintenance issues. This position uses technology and analytics to build out a predictive maintenance program, continuously commissioning building systems for equipment reliability and energy-efficient operation.

• Self-perform and/or work with our team and/or contractor(s) to complete a variety of skilled maintenance tasks on building systems. The building systems include HVAC, swimming pools, plumbing, electrical, roofing, lighting, door locks/hardware, glass/glazing, elevators, emergency generators, etc.
• Complete general plumbing work, including unclogging drains and repairing faucets.
• Replace lighting, inspect exit sign lighting, emergency lighting and make necessary bulb, ballast, and fixture replacement. Performs other electrical work, including replacing fans, motors, switches, and outlets.
• Build office furniture and fixtures, install whiteboards and signs. Coordinate office relocations and tenants finish improvements. Repairs and constructs walls and partitions.
• Perform monthly elevator tests.
• Perform filter replacement on HVAC equipment.
• Maintain door and door hardware, adjust door closers.
• Coordinates, monitors, and reviews contractors’ work.
• Observe, report, and address needs for maintenance and supplies.
• Assist with start-up/ closure of pools and maintenance of pool systems.

• Provides specialist level knowledge of complicated mechanical, electrical, lighting, plumbing, and building envelope systems. The Operations work group will manage general maintenance while the Building Systems workgroup performs advanced diagnostics and coordinates complicated maintenance repairs and projects.
• Plays an active role in energy management for the City’s building portfolio. Utilize analytics to save energy and implement predictive maintenance programs on HVAC systems. Investigates and resolves energy or occupant comfort related issues on HVAC systems.

• Utilizes enterprise building automation systems to monitor, diagnose, and repair issues with HVAC and hot water systems. The Building Systems workgroup focuses on equipment reliability and proactive maintenance to maximize efficient use of energy resources and limit equipment outage impacts to building occupants.

• Supports the Projects & New Construction work group. Helps define the scope of a project, identify existing maintenance challenges with the building for possible inclusion into the project, support/direct the work of contractors interfacing with existing building systems, and assist with project closeout back to the maintenance team.

• Performs audits of building systems to update asset management database.

• Assists in identifying and retaining outside contractors to perform skilled tasks; prepares timelines and specifications; coordinates, monitors, and reviews contractors’ work.

• Access Control systems. Troubleshoot automatic opening doors, card readers, and other physical security systems.

• Provides mentoring and training to develop the skill set of less experienced team members.

• Ability to use a personal computer for word processing, email, and maintenance tracking database.
• Ability to demonstrate strong desire to learn the facilities maintenance craft.
• Ability to be organized by proactively and effectively planning and executing work in a timely fashion and following through to meet deadlines.
• Ability to be a strong communicator by Distilling information to provide appropriate written and verbal updates in both technical and lay terms, and consistently communicating system status & updates with all staff.
• Ability to be a supportive teammate by willingly partnering with and supporting all Facilities Department staff to deliver innovative solutions with a positive attitude. Invested in ensuring wider Facilities team success.
• Ability to be flexible, innovative, and engaged by quickly adapting to changing circumstances and priorities to identify and suggest creative resolutions to unique problems. Ability to learn and driven to perpetually improve all facets of building system performance.
• Knowledge of safety procedures in building maintenance that is current.
• Knowledge in materials, methods, equipment, and tools used in general building maintenance work as well as a strong desire to learn the facilities maintenance craft.
• Skill of operation of a variety of maintenance, construction, and woodworking equipment.
• Skills in organization and time management.
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
• Ability to pass level one Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Certification.

• Ability to be organized by proactively and effectively planning and executing work in a timely fashion and following through to meet deadlines.
• Ability to be a strong communicator by distilling information to provide appropriate written and verbal updates in both technical and lay terms, and consistently communicating system status & updates with all staff.
• Ability to be a supportive teammate by willingly partnering with and supporting all Facilities Department staff to deliver innovative solutions with a positive attitude. Invested in ensuring wider Facilities team success.
• Ability to be flexible, innovative, and engaged by quickly adapting to changing circumstances and priorities to identify and suggest creative resolutions to unique problems. Ability to learn and driven to perpetually improve all facets of building system performance.
• Knowledge at a basic level of safety procedures in building maintenance.
• Knowledge at a basic level of materials, methods, equipment, and tools used in general building maintenance.
• Skill in operation of a variety of maintenance, construction, and woodworking equipment.
• Skills in 0rganizational and time management.
• Ability to use a personal computer for word processing, email, and maintenance tracking database.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Valid Driver’s License and the ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
• Must be able to pass and maintain level one Criminal Justice information System (CJIS) Certification.

• Ability to make decisions with limited supervision.
• Ability to perform effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge at an advanced level of modern building systems and design with a focus on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Knowledge at an advanced level of building automation and lighting control systems and experience with Niagara N4 framework.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Must be able to pass and maintain at least a level one Criminal Justice information System (CJIS) Certification.

• Knowledge of modern building systems and design. Experience with “smart building technology” like HVAC analytics, lighting control systems, and network connected end devices.
• Industry recognized certifications such as Building Operator Certificate; Level 1.
• Ability to perform skilled and semi-skilled building construction and maintenance duties relating to the renovation, upkeep, and operation of city buildings.
• Previous experience working for the City of Boulder or another municipality.
• CFO/AFO Certification

• Ability to perform skilled and semi-skilled building construction and maintenance duties relating to the renovation, upkeep, and operation of city buildings.
• Knowledge of modern building systems and design. Experience with “smart building technology” like HVAC analytics, lighting control systems, and network connected end devices.

• Previous experience working for the City of Boulder or another municipality.
• CPO/AFO Certification

• Ability to demonstrate skills in analyzing complex building systems or processes and work withing management to implement improvements.

• Knowledge at an advanced level of net-zero building design and associated systems.

• Skills at an advanced level in critical thinking and problem-solving to diagnose and repair complex building systems.

• BOMI Building Systems Maintenance (SMC), IFMA Facility Management Professional (FMP), IFMA Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Building Operator Certificate; Level 2 or other similar industry recognized certification.

• High School graduate or GED.
• No experience in Facilities Maintenance required.
• Ability to obtain a Building Operator Certificate; Level – fundamentals within two (2) years of hire.

• High School diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience in building construction and/or maintenance.
• Level 1, Building Operator Certificate (BOC). This must be completed at the next available offering (which includes certification).

• High School diploma or GED

• 7-8 years of building construction and/or maintenance OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and 3-4 years of related experience.

• Industry recognized certifications like Building Operator Certificate; Level 2. (This must be completed at the next available offering)

• Physical and mental effort: Ability to lift and move items weighing 50lbs or more. Ability to climb ladder.
• Work environment: May require working in extreme weather conditions. Willingness and ability to work alternate shift schedules, irregular hours, extended shift hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, stand-by rotation, and/or emergencies as required.
• Machines and equipment used: Ability to use all required safety equipment.