Skilled Maintenance Technician II - Construction

Skilled Maintenance Technician II - Construction

About the Job:In this position, you will perform a variety of skilled construction, maintenance, and repair duties in support of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services. You will also provide technical assistance to supervisory staff and assist team members with skilled maintenance tasks.

Work Schedule: Will include responding to after-hours emergencies and winter weather callouts.

Learn more about the department:Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Home Page

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

As a Maintenance Technician II, you will:

• Excavate, demo, and prepare sites for the installation of park amenities and concrete and respond to after-hours department emergencies pertaining to safety-related issues
• Pressure wash, caulk, patch, and paint structural amenities and infrastructure as needed
• Place and finish various concrete mixes for structural repairs and new construction
• Remove and replace damaged sidewalk panels
• Transport and operate light-duty and heavy-duty equipment
• Fill out and manage assigned work orders generated through an online work order system, manage order scheduling, and assist with winter snow removal operations when needed
• Assist the welding team with fabrication and welding-related repairs, and the carpenter with rough and finish carpentry
• Transport, set up, operate, and tear down sites for special event functions
• Operate a walk-behind concrete lip grinder, concrete saw, and equipment used to remove or remedy graffiti
• Provide occasional oversight of contracted services; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards
• Other duties as assigned

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on theCity of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:

• Design and construction principles related to concrete removal and replacement
• Equipment and techniques of the construction trade, such as concrete, welding, carpentry, equipment operation, equipment transportation, metalworking and fabrication, painting, sign work, and structural maintenance
• Preventative maintenance requirements
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Repair and maintenance standards for playground structures, play elements, and playground surfacing
• Modern office technology and supporting software

Ability to:

• Work well with a team and take direction
• Interpret blueprints and build to design specifications
• Safely operate a variety of assigned tools, equipment, machinery, and vehicle(s)
• Perform manual labor in any weather condition
• Work safely and follow all safety protocols and policies
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

• High school diploma or GED with specialized training related to concrete installation and finishing
• Three years of full-time skilled maintenance and/or technical experience related to the installation and maintenance of concrete
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants

• Five years of full-time skilled maintenance and/or technical experience related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of park structural amenities
• Working knowledge of equipment operation, excavation, demolition, framing, pouring, and finishing concrete
• Experience performing skilled maintenance tasks, such as welding, carpentry, facilities maintenance, playground maintenance, locksmithing, event set up, and sign production
• Experience performing construction and maintenance tasks within a diverse Parks system
• Possess, or obtain within one year of hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges (NOTE: CURRENT CDLs MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) DRUG AND ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE AT https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.)

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Physical Demands:This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, and climb for prolonged periods, occasionally work at heights over 60 feet, in confined spaces below grade, and lift and carry between 50 and 75 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds frequently. Audiovisual acuity is also required.

Environmental Conditions
Primary Work Environment - Field/shop environment with possible exposure to extreme weather conditions
Extreme Temperature - Seasonally
Wetness and Humidity - Seasonally
Respiratory Hazards - Frequently (dirt, dust, gas, fumes, and odors)
Noise and Vibrations - Frequently
Physical Hazards - Frequently (toxic chemicals)
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Frequently (machinery, moving vehicles, and electrical currents)
Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Rarely