General Labor I at Ft. Carson

The Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has four major operational divisions: Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize state and federal resources to provide our communities, state, and nation with a ready military force for national defense and state emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado veterans.

DMVA offers a comprehensive benefit program to its classified work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering compressed work weeks, on-site fitness facilities, free parking, and a variety of training opportunities!This position is a part of our Army National Guard division and will work at our Centennial Training Center on Ft. Carson as part of the Facilities Management branch. This position will work independently as well as a part of a team to perform general trades maintenance activities. Working hours are Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• maintaining facility grounds involving weed and pest control, lawn mowing, maintaining fencing, snow removal, and sprinkler system repairs and timing;
• maintaining an orderly shop and worksite daily;
• painting and patching a variety of surfaces such as stucco, hard surfaces, concrete, and metal involving hanging drywall, priming, sanding, and sealing utilizing a variety of materials such as stain, lacquer, shellac, enamel, latex, epoxy, water-proofing and heat resistant finishes;
• performing preventative maintenance on HVAC and auxiliary systems as well as assisting State Maintenance Technicians in repairing equipment;
• maintaining facility by performing a variety of functions such as sweeping, mopping, replacing light bulbs, air vents, windows, moving and assembling furniture;
• using, repairing, and cleaning a variety of hand tools, power tools, and equipment to perform duties to include snow blowers, front end loaders, tractors, shovels, painting equipment, scaffolding, ladders, Boom Lift, and scissor lifts;
• performing a variety of administrative tasks such as updating and utilizing material safety data sheets; proper labeling of supplies, chemicals, and containers; maintaining inventory control systems; conducting daily and weekly facility inspections; developing and maintaining equipment user-manual systems; using work order software systems; accurately recording daily time; and actively participating in division safety meetings;
• responding to facility emergencies during weekends and holidays; and
• escorting contractors onto job site.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical work involving general tasks including hauling, lifting, moving, and digging.
• Must possess a valid and current State of Colorado Driver's License at the time of application.
• Must have a mechanical aptitude.
• Must be willing and able to operate a variety of hand tools and equipment.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to pass a background check at initial employment and every few years thereafter.
• Continued employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a security clearance within the first nine months of employment.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be willing to pass a background check at initial employment and every few years thereafter.
• Continued employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a security clearance within the first nine months of employment.
• Must be willing to submit to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must be willing to work overtime and on-call as needed.
• Must be willing to work after hours or pre-hours performing snow removal operations and/or assisting other areas/facilities as needed.
• Able to perform strenuous labor.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, crawl, kneel ,bend, reach above the shoulder.
• Ability to constantly lift and carry ten pounds, frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to push, pull, have manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, near and far vision, hearing abilities, and be able to verbally communicate with others.
• Ability to work inside, work around noise and vibrations, walk on uneven surfaces, operate moving equipment/vehicle, climb on a ladder, work in a small confined space, work with machinery, and work in hazardous conditions.

Appeal Rights:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go tospb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.govunder Rules.

Diversity:

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Accommodations:

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at720-250-1538.