JOB LOCATION
13636 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-1330City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
If you consider buildings more like living, breathing organisms than just bricks and mortar, then listen up. Do you get a kick out of turning an "uh-oh" into an "ah-ha!"? We are looking for a Facilities Operations Technician. This role is for someone who loves getting their hands dirty and making things work.
You will be our buildings' best friend, the person ensuring everything hums along just right. Expect to perform preventive maintenance inspections, conduct minor repairs, and assist with various construction tasks, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC system fixes. You are essentially the heartbeat of our commercial facilities, keeping them in top shape for everyone.
We understand that life happens. This position participates in a rotating on-call schedule with other trade specialists. This setup allows for a much more fulfilled work-life balance, ensuring that no single person carries the full after-hours load.
If you are a resourceful individual, ready to be the expert hand our facilities need, bringing your know-how to a team that values your skills, we want to hear from you. Please help us keep our city running smoothly, one perfectly maintained building at a time.
Salary to be commensurate with experience.
The hiring range for this position is $22.06 - $27.57/Hourly.
Candidates must reside in Colorado at the time of hire.
The deadline to submit applications is May 8, 2026. Please note, the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
The Facilities Operations Technician performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled facilities construction and maintenance work involving the operation of City-owned and leased commercial buildings and facilities.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts preventive maintenance inspections of buildings and facilities assigned by area within the City boundaries
Performs preventative maintenance tasks
Monitors and provides quality control and services of outside contractors
Performs minor and major repairs
Performs semi-skilled maintenance tasks including minor plumbing repair, lighting repair, HVAC tasks, roof repair, flooring repair, interior and exterior painting, drywall repairs, ceiling tiles replacement and door hardware repairs
Operates and uses a variety of tools and equipment related to the maintenance function
Maintains various records such as equipment, time, material, and parts inventory
May assist in training other employees
May act as a lead worker
Emergency on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis
Resolves user service complaints and interfaces with contractors
Resolves problems arising during the workday
Performs additional duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
At least 2 years of commercial building and facilities construction/maintenance experience
Computerized work order management system knowledge (preferred)
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Licenses and Certifications:
Colorado Driver's License with a good driving record
Knowledge:
Knowledge of basic operation of building systems
Knowledge of basic tools used for building maintenance
Skills:
Skill in operation of equipment and tools of assigned function
Skill in operation of computers and tablets
Abilities:
Ability to work at or above 30 feet on ladders and or aerial devices
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, contractors, vendors, and citizens
Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Prioritize work assignments
Establish and fulfill goals and objectives
Physical Demands:
Moderate to heavy physical work depending upon assigned function; may require ability to lift 50 pounds with or without assistance
Frequent walking, standing, and sitting; may perform activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and climbing
Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard
Hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of tools, equipment, and vehicles to drive between facilities
Vision to read manuals, reports, and various related instruments
Speech and hearing to maintain communication with employees, vendors, and citizens and the ability to provide technical information
Work Environment:
Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, noise, dust, and fumes
Equipment Used:
Operates equipment and vehicles common to facilities maintenance
Field tablet for work order tracking system
Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment common to construction and maintenance; operates vehicles such as snow plows
Essential Personnel:
When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.
Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.
Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.