Skilled Maintenance Technician I or II - Parks Plumbing

Skilled Maintenance Technician I or II - Parks Plumbing

Salary

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Location

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

18308

Division

Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc

Department

Park Maintenance

Opening Date

09/14/2026

Closing Date

9/28/2026 3:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Skilled Maintenance Technician l or ll - Plumbing

The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome a Skilled Maintenance Technician l or II to the Plumbing Mechanical team! As a Skilled Maintenance Technician l or II for Plumbing, you will use your expertise in plumbing to perform construction, maintenance, and repair duties across city parks and buildings while ensuring work quality, safety, and compliance with regulations. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by supporting the design, upkeep, and functionality of vital city infrastructure.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 6:30am-3:00pm. This position requires you to be available for on-call and/or overtime to assist with emergencies/disaster situations

Depending on the qualifications of the candidate selected, this position will be filled at either the Skilled Maintenance Technician I or Skilled Maintenance Technician II level.

Competitive hourly pay based on experience:

• Skilled Maintenance Technician I: $24.02-$28.84/hour
• Skilled Maintenance Technician II: $28.54-$34.27/hour

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

As a maintenance Technician I, you will:

• Assist Skilled Maintenance Technician II and Senior level technicians in plumbing repairs pertaining to parks and park facilities such as replacement and repair of backflow assemblies, irrigation main line repairs, restroom facility repairs, sewer line back up, rooter services, general construction and maintenance support
• Use your apprentice level experience in plumbing to solder, glue and repair pipe, properly install fittings and mechanical devices
• Complete tasks efficiently using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment
• Remain on a rotational on call as needed for emergency and disaster situations
• Assist other technicians with spray park, swimming pool mechanical repairs and maintenance
• Possess or obtain American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) certified backflow tester certification within 1 rear of hire
• Complete other duties as assigned

As a maintenance Technician II, you will:

• Perform skilled maintenance and technical duties, to repair, test and replace backflow assembly devices, irrigation mainlines, plumbing devices and fixtures.
• Possess American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) backflow inspection and tester license, and perform yearly backflow assembly testing and log data
• Use in depth journey level plumbing expertise to troubleshoot, design and implement maintenance and repair solutions
• Read and interpret plans and drawings, assess projects, design and layout work
• Estimate and requisition time, materials and equipment needed for projects
• Conduct field inspections to ensure quality safety and compliance with city policies
• Provide technical support to supervisors, lead team members and respond to public inquiries courteously
• Ensure adherence to workplace safety practices
• Provide guidance, mentorship and training to develop other team members
• Complete other duties as assigned

Learn more about the Skilled Maintenance Technician I by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

Learn more about the Skilled Maintenance Technician II by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Skills or Knowledge of:

• A plumbing technical maintenance craft discipline with use of analytical judgment and decision making
• Plumbing troubleshooting maintenance principles, methods, and best practices
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations
• Basic computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Capability of working in confined spaces to include meter pits and equipment vaults

Ability to:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Work independently and/or in a team environment
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Stay current on new trends, innovations and technology specific to plumbing

Minimum Qualifications

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Skilled Maintenance Technician I:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
• One year of full-time, professional experience in a related field.
• Possess upon hire and maintain a valid non probationary drivers license, not subject to restrictions related to alcohol and or drug violations or pending charges

Skilled Maintenance Technician II:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
• Three years of full-time, professional experience in a related field.
• Possess upon hire and maintain a valid non probationary drivers license, not subject to restrictions related to alcohol and or drug violations or pending charges

Additional Information

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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• Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).

• Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.

• Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page

• Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position's closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.

The Citys job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

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The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

02

How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

03

Please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience.

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Do you currently possess a valid, or willing to obtain, and maintain upon hire, a non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restrictions?

• Yes
• No

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Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov