Join the Highlands Ranch Metro District team as a Facilities Technician in the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department! In this dynamic role, you'll tackle a variety of hands-on tasks, from maintaining our beautiful parks and buildings to collaborating with contractors on exciting facility projects. Whether it’s preventive upkeep or bringing annual projects to life, your work will keep our community spaces thriving.

We offer competitive pay based on your experience and certifications. We are hiring for one position at either a Tech 1 or a Tech 2 level, see descriptions and pay below.

If you're a detail-oriented, customer-focused professional with a strong work ethic, we want to hear from you! Don’t miss this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our vibrant community—apply today!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Technician I - pay is up to $26 per hour

Performs a variety of unskilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and operations of district-owned buildings, grounds, and parks. Work with outside contractors and assist with preventive and reactive maintenance, as well as annual facility related projects.
Complies with established safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the safety of self, co-workers, community residents, and visitors.
Provide quality internal and external customer service, through the development of relationships with staff, contractors, community members and various organizations.
Proactively work to support quality service delivery to the community by acting on all observed opportunities for repair, maintenance, and improved service delivery.
Perform weekly inspections of building facilities and playgrounds.
Perform monthly electrical inspections, minor repairs and work with outside electrical contractors when needed.
Coordinate the installation of Holiday lights with an outside contractor annually.
Assist with the training and/or supervision of subordinate employees.
Operate tractors, skid steer loaders, welders, small trucks, aerial boom trucks, and all hand and power tools.
Work with facilities staff on large and small projects, repairs, and special project requests.
Work with the Mansion and Senior Center staff on maintenance requests.
Maintain lighting and install new Veterans tiles at the Veterans Monument.
Work closely with the Facilities Supervisor and appropriate facilities technician to establish and maintain a quality fence maintenance program.
Perform required maintenance to district-owned fences and assist with the fence replacement program as needed.
Assist with vandalism repairs and graffiti removal that may occur on District property.
Coordinate the annual energizing and winterization of plumbed restrooms/concession areas and drinking fountains.
Perform general repairs of the park’s facilities and district-owned buildings.
Complete work orders using asset management system.
Contribute to the snow removal program and adjust schedule using flextime if directed. This may include weekends, holidays and nighttime hours operating snow removal equipment.
Respond to on-call requests to assist with emergency issues after hours.
Assist in setting up and taking down special event equipment from various parks, recreation programs, and community events.
Respect District property, including tools, vehicles, and equipment.
Open and close, lock and unlock facilities as needed.
Peripheral Duties:
- Collaborates professionally with other Section, Division, Department and District employees.
- May be assigned to serve as a member on various employee committees.
- May be assigned to support other sections with duties as assigned.

Technician II – pay is up to $30 per hour

In addition to the above.

Performs weekly inspections and repairs of building facilities and playgrounds as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector.
Purchases replacement parts for playground equipment and maintains a good working relationship with all vendors.
Performs removal of all types of graffiti throughout the Parks and Open Space system.
Assist Tech IV or Facilities Supervisor with the coordination of the annual fence staining program.
Assist Tech IV or Facilities Supervisor to oversee the fence replacement program.
Coordinates the general repairs of Metro District owned fences.
Identifies, documents, and notifies residents of parkway fence violations in accordance with District rules and regulations.
Maintains District drinking fountains throughout the park system including the annual energizing and winterization of plumbed restrooms/concession areas and drinking fountains.
Coordinate with outside sanitary contractors to pump out waste holding tanks in Park system waterless restrooms.
Operates tractors, skid steer loaders, welders, small trucks, aerial boom trucks, and all hand and power tools.
Trains staff on the safe and proper use of District equipment and how to complete incident and accident reports.
Assists with the training and/or supervision of Tech I or temporary employees.
Work cooperatively with outside entities and community partners such as HRCA and local Homeowner’s Associations.

Education, Experience and Requirements

Technician I

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High School graduate or completion of G.E.D.
Two years’ experience or education in facility maintenance, playground maintenance, or construction trades.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
General working knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies used in general construction projects, building maintenance, and playground maintenance.

Technician II

High School graduate or completion of G.E.D., with emphasis on vocational trades
Four years’ experience in facility maintenance, playground maintenance or construction trades.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
Basic working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Working knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies used in general construction projects, building maintenance, and playground maintenance.
Certified in first aid and CPR.
Bloodborne Pathogen Training.
Confined Space Training.
Verbal Judo or similar customer service course.
Must possess an NRPA Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification within one year of employment or TPC Facilities Maintenance and Repair Course and Playground Maintenance Course.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to perform the essential duties listed above.
Skilled in the safe operation of listed tools and equipment.
Work with people from diverse backgrounds and points of view as part of a team.
Work independently on specific tasks with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.
Carry out assigned projects to their completion.
Lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
Excellent verbal, written, and email communication skills. Understand, follow, and transmit written and verbal instructions.
Strong work ethic and demonstrated desire to learn.
Physically able to move about on work sites and under adverse field conditions.
Ability to work outside of normal business hours includes an on-call rotation for snow removal.
Follow through tasks and adapt to changing priorities, process conditions, and circumstances.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials and the public and work with people from diverse backgrounds and points of view as part of a team.
Represent the district professionally with integrity and excellence. Encourage a respectful, collaborative, and accountable work environment while demonstrating ethical conduct in all interactions.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Facilities Supervisor. Receives directions from Technician IV on projects and tasks assigned.

Supervision Exercised

Technician I: May supervise seasonal employees on specific projects and tasks as required and assigned.

Technician II: May supervise Facilities Technician I and temporary employees on projects and tasks as required and assigned.

Work Schedule

This position is on-call as part of the snow removal program, required to report as needed in response to snow incidents including nights, holidays, and weekends as scheduled by the snow removal leader.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Tools and Equipment Used

Motorized vehicles, all power tools, hand tools. Tractors, skid steer loaders, snow removal equipment, sweeping equipment, pickup trucks, paint sprayers, plumbing equipment, electrical testers, welder, cement mixer, finishing tools, general, and office equipment. Personal computer, cell phone, Microsoft 365, and. Personal computer, cell phone, computer programs, including asset inventory and work order management software, Microsoft 365, and Excel.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and sometimes lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those of an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and near moving mechanical parts. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is exposed to icy, snowy, wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat and cold weather, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, loud construction noise, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.

Selection Guidelines

Formal applications, rating of education and experience; panel interview(s) and reference check; job related tests might be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

About Us

The Highlands Ranch Metro District, as the local government in our community, is committed to providing the following high-quality municipal services while managing resources wisely for Highlands Ranch such as; construction of major roads, installation and maintenance of landscaping and fences adjacent to major roads, installation of traffic signals and street lights on major roads, construction and maintenance of parks and trails, youth and adult outdoor recreation and sports programs, management and maintenance of extensive natural open space areas and so much more.

Our Benefits

We prioritize your well-being and recognize the importance of a work/life balance by offering outstanding benefits:

Health & Retirement!

100% paid employee-only medical insurance premiums
100% paid employee-only dental & vision insurance premiums
100% paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance premiums
100% contribution match for the pension plan
Up to 6% employer contribution for the optional retirement plan

Work/life Balance!

80 hours of earned vacation per year, increasing after 5 years
80 hours of annual sick leave
32 hours of annual personal leave
10 (8 hour) paid holidays
200 hours of medical leave with certification

Wellness & Improvement!

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support, guidance, and resources for employees and their families.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for additional medical expenses.
Up to $2,000 a year for education reimbursement.
Highlands Ranch Community Association recreation center pass for a discounted fee.

Saving, Planning & Other!

Optional 457 deferred compensation plan to help employees plan for their retirement.
Generous stipend for personal cell phone.
Discounts for employees on over 1,000 products and services.

Application Information

Pre-employment screening includes a background check, illegal substances screening and motor vehicle record review.

We will be accepting applications for at least two weeks or until the position is filled.

Submit applications at highlandsranch.org/apply or if viewing this posting from our career center, click "Apply" below.

Generally, this position works between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The work schedule will vary depending on weather conditions, projects, events and programs, meetings and/or staffing levels and will include some evening, early morning, and weekend hours.
This position is on-call as part of the snow removal program, required to report as needed in response to snow incidents including nights, holidays, and weekends as scheduled by the snow removal leader.

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Facilities Technician