Skilled Maintenance Technician II - Construction

Skilled Maintenance Technician II - Construction

Salary

$28.54 - $34.27 Hourly

Location

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

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

18177

Division

Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc

Department

CTF Maintenance Admin

Opening Date

06/18/2026

Closing Date

7/2/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Skilled Maintenance Technician II - Parks Maintenance

The Parks Maintenance team is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable candidate with experience in commercial doors and hardware, as well as working knowledge of locksmithing and master key systems. This position helps ensure our local parks remain safe and enjoyable by assisting with playground repairs, carpentry, general maintenance, and construction tasks across multiple locations.

Work Schedule: This position requires that you are available to respond to after-hours emergencies and winter weather callouts.

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

As a Skilled Maintenance Technician II, you will:

• Perform locksmithing repairs and replacements as needed
• Assist with the maintenance and repair of various building structures through, carpentry, painting, etc.
• Assist in playground equipment maintenance
• Assist in the installation of park amenities and concrete
• Fill out and manage assigned work orders generated through an online workorder system
• Provide occasional oversight of contracted services; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards
• Transport and operate light-duty and heavy-duty equipment and operate various hand tools as needed
• Other duties as assigned

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

• Locksmithing and master key systems
• Equipment and techniques of the construction trade, such as concrete, welding, carpentry, equipment operation, equipment transportation, metalworking and fabrication, painting, sign work, and structural maintenance
• Repair and maintenance standards for playground structures, play elements, and playground surfacing
• Design and construction principles related to concrete removal and replacement
• Commercial door and hardware repair related to hollow metal and aluminum storefronts

Ability to:

• Interpret blueprints and build to design specifications
• Safely operate a variety of assigned tools, equipment, machinery, and vehicle(s)
• Perform manual labor in any weather condition
• Work safely and follow all safety protocols and policies

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Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

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.

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
• Three years of full-time, professional experience in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Two years of full time experience in carpentry or locksmithing
• Direct experience with playground repair and maintenance
• Experience performing skilled maintenance tasks, such as welding, facilities maintenance, playground maintenance, event set up, and sign production
• Experience performing construction and maintenance tasks within a diverse parks system
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado drivers license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges

Additional Information

Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, and climb for prolonged periods, occasionally work at heights over 60 feet, in confined spaces below grade, and lift and carry between 50 and 75 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds frequently. Audiovisual acuity is also required.

Environmental Conditions

Primary Work Environment - Field/shop environment with possible exposure to extreme weather conditions

Extreme Temperature - Seasonally

Wetness and Humidity - Seasonally

Respiratory Hazards - Frequently (dirt, dust, gas, fumes, and odors)

Noise and Vibrations - Frequently

Physical Hazards - Frequently (toxic chemicals)

Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Frequently (machinery, moving vehicles, and electrical currents)

Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Rarely

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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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

Do you possess, or can you obtain, a valid, non-probationary Colorado drivers license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess knowledge of, or experience in, any of the following? Please select all that apply, or select N/A if not applicable.

• Two years or more experience in carpentry or locksmithing
• Direct experience with playground repair and maintenance
• Experience performing construction and maintenance tasks within a diverse Parks system
• Experience performing skilled maintenance tasks, such as welding, facilities maintenance, playground maintenance, event set up, and sign production
• N/A

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If selected, please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience. Please enter N/A if not applicable.

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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