Maintenance Worker, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Maintenance Worker

Jail Division

Hiring Range:

$5,869 - $7,159 Monthly

$70,428 - $85,908 Annually

Salary Range:

$5,869 - $8,449 Monthly

$70,428 - $101,388 Annually

Jail Maintenance Worker performs skilled technical maintenance and major repair work on the plumbing, electrical systems, and security systems to include detention locks and CCTV equipment within the corrections facility under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month.

Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

PLEASE NOTE:

When submitting your application be sure to include all relevant education and experience, as applications are screened based on the qualifications listed in this position announcement. Applications that do not appear to meet minimum qualifications, as outlined below, will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications.

Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager.

If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team.

High school graduate or equivalent. Four years of maintenance experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's license.

Thorough knowledge of the use of materials, equipment, and procedures necessary for building and grounds maintenance. Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to building and grounds maintenance. Skilled in the operation of tools and equipment required by the position. Preferred experience in the commercial maintenance field, repair of food service and laundry equipment. Must possess solid skills in plumbing, electrical and carpentry.

Ability to work effectively with employees, inmate trusties, other agencies, and the public. Must be able to successfully pass a thorough background investigation, polygraph, drug screen and medical physica