Facilities Specialist; Parks

Added to system:

12/15/25 3:43 PM

Region:

Colorado

Location:

Aspen

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Application: The application must be filled out completely; stating "see resume" anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Pay Ranges:

• Hiring Range:
  The hiring range covers the starting segment of the pay scale, from the entry point up to the first quartile (Q1). Starting pay is determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

• Salary Range:
  The salary range reflects the full pay range for the position, from the minimum rate to the maximum rate. This represents the earning potential employees can achieve over time while in the role.

* Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus May Be Available*

Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, and holidays.
• Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.
• Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.
• Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision, robust and accessible employee assistance program, and nationally recognized wellbeing platform.
• Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.
• Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Facilities Specialist
Department: Parks and Recreation, Business Services Division
Classification: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $37.00/hour -$41.63/hour
Salary Range: $33.95/hour -$55.51/hour

Position Summary: The Facilities Specialist is a highly skilled technician responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing equipment, systems, and infrastructure across multiple Parks, Recreation, Arts, and Golf facilities. This role requires specialized technical knowledge, certifications, and/or licenses in electrical, mechanical, controls, and industrial refrigeration systems. The position reports to the Facilities Manager.

Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the direct supervision of the Facilities Manager.

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Essential Job Functions:

Electrical Work

• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical distribution systems, motors, starters, control panels, and facility control systems.

• Supports building automation systems, lighting controls, refrigeration controls, access control, and life-safety related electrical systems.

• Works with single- and three-phase power systems and associated equipment.

• Reads, interprets, and applies wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.

• Performs testing and verification to ensure electrical systems operate safely and within required standards

Specialized Technical Responsibilities

• Performs skilled maintenance and repair work across multiple Parks, Recreation, Arts, and Golf facilities.
• Diagnoses equipment and system failures, determines corrective actions, and completes repairs to restore safe operation.
• Assists with system upgrades, equipment replacements, and facility improvement projects.
• Identifies recurring system issues and provides technical input on maintenance strategies and long-term asset condition.

Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Systems, HVAC

• Maintains and repairs commercial and industrial refrigeration and HVAC systems, including associated controls and safety devices.
• Performs preventative maintenance, inspections, adjustments, and operational checks to ensure efficiency and reliability.
• Responds to system alarms, equipment failures, and service requests.
• Reads and follows refrigeration and HVAC schematics, procedures, and safety requirements.

Mechanical

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains mechanical equipment and systems…