Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Department: Facilities
Reports To: Director of Facilities and Fleet
Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Compensation Range: $48,000-$52,000
Benefits: Lake County Benefits

• Assist in fabricating and constructing park and facilities repairs which may include park shelters, picnic tables, park signs, parking areas, small buildings, remodeling, facilities, painting, and other similar projects.
• Assist in facility and office repairs and maintenance requests which may include moving of office furniture, furniture assembly or repair, lightbulb & smoke alarm battery replacement.
• Seasonal snow removal from County facility sidewalks
• Operates a variety of heavy and light equipment including mowers, chainsaws, tractors, skidsteers, and trash compactors and pickup with snowplow.
• Other routine preventative servicing to ensure equipment and facilities maintain good working order.
• Other small ‘handyman’ construction and maintenance projects as they arise.
• Any additional duties as required.

• High School diploma or GED required supplemented by specialized training in equipment maintenance, park facilities, horticulture, or a related field required.
• Must have a Colorado Drivers License
• One (1) year of experience in a directly related field required.
• Proven experience in the methods, techniques, hand & power tools, and materials used in park maintenance, facility repair and construction, and related vehicle and equipment repair
• Strong general knowledge of basic electrical wiring, plumbing, masonry, carpentry, painting and metal buildings 
• Experience in landscaping practices including lawn, irrigation systems, tree, and shrub care.
• Knowledge of facility preventative maintenance
• Basic HVAC knowledge
• Ability to lift 50lbs without assistance & more than 50lbs with assistance
• Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

EOE Statement

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Notice of Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be authorized to lawfully work for any employer in the United States. Lake County is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Notice of Emergency/Disaster Responsibilities

All Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners. To be prepared for this role, all employees and emergency service function (ESF) leads will attend emergency management trainings and exercises as requested by the Director of Emergency Management. With advanced notification from OEM, employees will make reasonable efforts to attend training events in coordination with other employees and supervisors.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Expected Duration of the Application Process

Due to the nature of the application and selection process for Lake County full-time positions, applicants can reasonably expect the application process to take a significant amount of time to complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire. Typically, it takes approximately two (2) to four (4) weeks from the date of application to complete the entire selection process. The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an estimated duration of the selection process.