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Jail Maintenance Operations Specialist

Larimer County
FC 2501 Midpoint, CO Other
POSTED ON 3/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/6/2025


One Agency, One Mission: Public Safety

Are you a seasoned maintenance professional with a specialization in HVAC/Controls systems? Look no further! We are currently seeking a proficient Jail Maintenance Operations Specialist to join our team at the Larimer County Sheriff's Office. You will oversee maintenance and construction activities, ensuring precise alteration, repair, and maintenance of equipment, buildings, and grounds. Your mastery of HVAC/Controls systems, coupled with your proficiency in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other trades, will be instrumental in maintaining the safety and functionality of our facilities. If you're ready to bring your HVAC/Controls skillset to the forefront and make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and become an essential part of our team.

The starting salary range for this position is $64,690 to $77,628.

The following statements are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities of the job. The organization retains the right to modify or change the duties and responsibilities of the job at any time.

Essential Functions

  • Exercises direct supervision over inmate labor force and outside contractors; provides indirect supervision to Jail Maintenance Workers.
  • Assigns, directs, and supervises activities of assigned staff and inmate labor, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards; makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting staff, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, appraising performance, and submitting such records and reports as required by County policies and procedures.
  • Performs preventive maintenance and repairs to cooling systems, heating systems, plumbing systems, boilers, pumps, fans, filters, and other mechanical equipment.
  • Calibrates controls, replaces bearings and shafts, rewires equipment, fabricates and installs sheet metal, and retrofits new components to existing equipment.
  • Interprets engineering drawings and equipment manuals.
  • Coordinates maintenance/construction activities; inspects and performs complex maintenance tasks involving HVAC, mechanical, electrical, carpentry, and plumbing tasks.
  • Analyzes operational problems and initiates major maintenance of malfunctioning equipment and electrical systems.
  • Operates, maintains, adjusts, and repairs a wide variety of equipment, including kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, CCTV, electro-mechanical doors and locks, intercom system, HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems.
  • Follows safety measures applicable to any crafts or trades, as well as general Jail safety precautions and practices.
  • Prepares reports or other documentation required as a part of assigned duties; completes and maintains records, logs, and reports.
  • Receives and picks up supplies.
  • Administers first aid in emergency situations.

Nonessential Functions

  • When a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of Commissioners, all Larimer County employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker.
  • Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Three (3) years of experience performing a variety of building maintenance work involving mechanical, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and plumbing tasks required; work in a corrections or detention environment preferred.
  • Possession of a valid Driver’s License by date of hire is required.
  • Possession of CPR and First Aid certifications by date of hire required.

Applicants must meet all of the following:

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

  • Cannot have a felony conviction

  • No convictions involving domestic violence

  • No use of illegal drugs within the past five years

***For current Sheriff's Office employees***

In order to be considered, you must get a Letter of Support from your chain of command and submit the Letter of Support with your application by 11:59 pm on March 30, 2025. Please use the following process for your Letter of Support:

  1. Submit your Letter of Intent to your direct supervisor.

  2. Your direct supervisor will then write a Letter of Support and route that Letter of Support through your chain of command.

  3. Your next-level supervisor/manager endorses your direct supervisor's Letter of Support.

  4. Your mid-level manager then endorses your Letter of Support.

  5. Your Division Commander then endorses your Letter of Support.

  6. Submit your fully endorsed Letter of Support along with your application.

The Sheriff’s Office prohibits possession of marijuana by employees under any circumstances and expects employees to comply with federal law.

Benefits

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.

  • Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account

  • Short and Long-Term Disability.

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment 

  • Accident Insurance

  • Critical Illness Insurance

  • Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.

  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation.

  • Paid time off including vacation, sick days, and holidays. 

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Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.


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