Water Facilities Technician

JOB LOCATION

Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946

City 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, andCustomer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring Salary: $22.88 - $28.61/hour

The deadline to submit an application to this position is July 14th, 2025. However, it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained.

This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate will work an average of 40 hours per week.  The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, accrue paid time off, and receive 11 paid holidays.

Aurora Water (AW) is growing and recently completed a new state-of-the-art facility that requires building oversight.  The position prepares and maintains records, reports on work activities and equipment; performs a variety of repairs and installations (both interior and exterior) which may include, but are not limited to painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, roofing, floor repairs, concrete/masonry patching, and minor maintenance on HVAC equipment; operates or uses a variety of tools and equipment related to facilities maintenance and repair; may operate computerized control systems; maintains various records on equipment inventories and maintenance of such items including maintenance frequency, needed supplies/parts/materials; performs additional duties as assigned.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities ​

• Build and support cross-functional relationships between divisions, internal partners and external vendors/contractors.

• Deliver high quality work products.

• Be responsive, courteous and customer service oriented.

• Assist in maintaining daily operations of Aurora Water SEAM facility.

• Provide vendor/contractor support and escort throughout the facility. Provide direction to vendors as needed and ensure vendors align with our policies and procedures

• Monitor Building Automation System (BAS) alarms, investigate and troubleshoot issues, and reset system alarms.

• Respond to mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC issues, investigate cause, remedy issue / coordinate contractor response.

• Maintain dry fire suppression system.

• Coordinate with service contractors to identify, diagnose, and repair issues.

• Communicate effectively via phone, email and other written correspondence.

• Provide excellent customer service to staff and colleagues; receive, log, prioritize, and coordinate requests received via work order, phone calls, and email.

• Collect and maintain job related data and identify trends for improvement and provide necessary reports to management.

• Coordinate and perform small office projects and maintenance.

• Create and install facility signage as needed.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

• Education

  • High School diploma or GED.

• Experience

  • 2 years demonstrated ability working in a fast-paced facilities and operations setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in performing a variety of building repair and maintenance functions, hazards and safety practices common to the construction industry. 

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Knowledge of facilities and grounds maintenance practices.

Skills

• Good communication skills to inform team members and stakeholders on the status of projects and tasks is a critical component of responsibilities.

• General “handyman” skills.

• Skill in operating vehicles and basic maintenance equipment.

• Skill in the use of tools, specialized equipment common to building maintenance functions.  Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong customer service skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Skill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors

Abilities

• Strong time management and organizational skills are essential including the ability to set schedules to track and prioritize multiple tasks despite interruptions and changing/competing priorities.

• Ability to prioritize as work is needed.

• Ability to troubleshoot issues, identify and implement remedies.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; read and comply with blueprints, diagrams, schematics, manuals, and specifications.

• Maintain records, logs, and reports.

• Perform physical activities common to maintenance work.

• Licenses and Certifications

  • Colorado Driver License with a good driving record.

Working Conditions

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.

Physical Demands: 

• Moderate to heavy physical work depending on assigned function; may require ability to lift a maximum of 100 pounds; may frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; considerable walking and standing; frequently performs activities requiring a full range of body movement including pushing, pulling, bending, stooping/crouching and climbing; considerable hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of tools, equipment and vehicles; speech communication to give instructions and information to employees and customers/citizens; vision to read manuals and gauges and operate equipment; hearing/listening for instructions, troubleshooting and warning signals.

Work Environment: 

• Works both in and outdoors in office and shop environments with exposure to all weather conditions, noise, dust, fumes and chemicals.

• Must be willing to perform overtime, standby, and/or call back duty.

Equipment Used: 

• Operates hand tools and equipment common basic facility and grounds maintenance.

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, and Excel

• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

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.