Maintenance Worker I, II, III in Delta, Colorado at Delta County Colorado

The position is anticipated to close on November 17, 2026, but applications will be accepted until position is filled and removed from the Delta County jobs website.

The maintenance worker will perform general maintenance and repairs for equipment and facilities including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, heating and cooling, building systems, basic construction and equipment operation.

The position consists of three separate tiers, each with increased responsibility, experience, and independent operation.

Level I – Applies basic skills while developing some specialized skills in procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment appropriate to area of specialization; performs routine and/or repetitive tasks, limited decision making required; generally, works under close supervision; has no or limited experience; work is performed from within specific limits of established procedures and/or defined instructions. (0-4 years of experience)

Level II – Applies skills and job knowledge in area of specialization; applies procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet needs of area of specialization at an intermediate level of knowledge and understanding; may work on non-routine tasks, projects, and applications; resolves issues/makes working decisions within area of specialization or responsibility with minimal supervision. (minimum of 2 years of experience in the role)

Level III – Works on varied tasks ranging from routine to complex. Applies full range of specialized skills and job knowledge; frequently adapts procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet specialized needs; may serve as lead; performs broad and/or focused assignments under general supervision; relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks. (minimum of 5 years of experience in the role in Delta County or specialty training/certification)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repair, maintain and make alterations of all Delta County facilities, grounds, utilities and support equipment.
• Utilize beginning to advance knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC heating and cooling systems, construction trades and mechanical systems to achieve Delta County goals and maintain facilities.
• Be available to carry out rotating on-call maintenance duties. Being on-call requires employee to:

1. Respond to organizational cell phone contacts regarding emergent maintenance related questions beginning Friday evening at 5:00 p.m. through Monday morning at 7:00 a.m.
2. Serves as an emergency on-call back up or as scheduled during the week.
3. An on-call employee whose call requires them to report to a facility to respond to an urgent need outside the employee's normal work schedule will be paid for the time worked (including travel time) or a minimum of two hours, whichever is greater.
4. The on-call employee response time to a facility for an emergent need is 30 minutes from the initial call.
5. Overtime compensation follows Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) laws.
6. Employees who are on call must adhere to all of Delta County's policies, including drug and alcohol use and testing.

• All maintenance employees are on emergency response call as necessary according to the disaster finance policy and declaration policy. There are no special conditions associated and response is as designated in the policies.
• The primary location of employment for this position is the designated Delta County office with the exception of required duties that are to be performed off site as necessary. The employee is required to perform the majority (generally, at least 95%) of assigned duties from this designated office location to allow for client, customer and coworker access and collaboration, unless prior written approval for an alternative arrangement, such as temporary remote work, has been granted by the employee's direct supervisor and/or department head and maintained in the employee personnel file.
• Reliable and predictable attendance and punctuality are considered essential functions of this job. Employees are expected to be at their work area and ready to work at the scheduled start time to ensure consistent service delivery and operational efficiency.

GENERAL JOB DUTIES:

Level I

• Perform basic maintenance for all heating and air conditioning units, emergency generator, heat pumps, gas utilities, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, boilers and chillers.
• Maintain and repair main plumbing systems for all Delta County facilities. This includes bathrooms; break rooms; water fountains; detention facility issues; outside plumbing; sprinkler systems; etc.
• Perform skilled and semi-skilled interior/exterior maintenance, repairs and alterations including, but not limited to, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting and other trades work.
• Maintain all landscaped areas including mowing, trimming and fertilizing.
• Perform emergency maintenance and/or clean-up at all Delta County facilities.
• Observe safe work methods, use safety equipment, and set up warning devices and barricades as necessary.
• Reset fire alarm systems after alarm has sounded in accordance with insurance guidelines.
• Work with the City of Delta maintenance and public service companies as needed to maintain sewer, water and utilities.
• Respond regularly to special requests from building occupants.
• Assure fire extinguishers are inspected in compliance with insurance carrier requirements.
• Direct and perform the movement of furniture and equipment throughout and between buildings.
• Responsible for clearing walkways and parking lots of snow and ice.
• Assure all vacuums, floor machines, law equipment, power tools, ladders and all other equipment are in good operating condition for the department.
• Perform periodic checks of all restrooms, ashtrays, trash cans and drinking fountains.
• Wash windows as needed.
• Complete all paperwork such as maintenance repairs, service records, public service forms.
• Responsible for opening and locking/securing buildings within the Courthouse complex.
• Advice employees and/or the public of building evacuations.
• Interact with public in a friendly tactful manner to resolve problems and issues.
• Work well with others in a cooperative atmosphere showing respect and support.
• Accept deliveries when necessary and handle accordingly.
• Answer telephones, take and relay messages.
• May be called to any Delta County buildings for maintenance emergencies.
• All Delta County employees may be called upon to support emergency response, natural disasters, or other recovery efforts. In the event of a declared disaster or an undeclared emergency requiring immediate support, employees may be temporarily designated as essential service workers and asked to adjust their scheduled work hours (which may include hours outside normal business hours) to accommodate response needs and county business as directed by their Department Head, Elected Official, or the Board of County Commissioners.
• Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

Level II

• The Maintenance Worker II performs simple to moderately complex, manual-skilled maintenance work in support of Delta County. This class differs from a Maintenance Worker I due to the level of experience required, complexity of work performed, and greater independence of action within established guidelines.
• Perform all duties of the level one at a journey level with minimal supervision.
• Perform advanced maintenance for all heating and air conditioning units, emergency generator, heat pumps, gas utilities, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, boilers and chillers.
• Fill in for Buildings & Grounds Supervisor and Fairgrounds Maintenance Worker, as needed.
• Coordinate and supervise public service workers, juvenile diversion clients, inmates, etc.
• Maintain a system of procedures and standards for all maintenance systems.

Level III

• Under limited supervision from the Building and Grounds Supervisor, the Maintenance Worker III performs skilled complex work in a variety of trades in the maintenance and repair of County facilities, buildings, equipment and related operating systems.
• Perform a variety of manual and complex work related to facility operation
• Provide training, direction, and guidance to less-experienced maintenance workers on assigned maintenance and repair projects.
• Complete all duties of previous levels at an advanced level with only general supervision.
• Assigned as the lead maintenance worker in absence of the building and grounds supervisor and authorized to act as decision maker in appropriate areas of responsibility.
• May be asked to be a project lead communicating with specific vendors and/or develop time and materials estimates, schedules, Request for Quote/Purchase (RFQ/RFP) and methods to accomplish job goals.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from the general public regarding maintenance operations and procedures, refers to supervisor as appropriate for a more in-depth response.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree or trade certificate preferred

Experience /Licenses/Certifications:

Level I

• At least four (4) years of demonstrated maintenance experience is required.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of structural trades including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, HVAC systems (1,000,000 BTU boilers/500,000 BTU hot water heaters); heat exchangers; electric lock systems; solar hot water systems; well pumps; electronic relay system on a power system; fire alarm panels; plumbing; sewer systems; power tools; closed systems for water heating and cooling is required.
• Current and valid unrestricted Colorado Driver’s License

Level II

• Two (2) or more years’ experience working in commercial facility maintenance including all systems listed above is required.
• Must have demonstrated general knowledge of all Delta County building systems and utility locations.
• Must be able to independently troubleshoot basic system malfunctions and repair independently.
• Must have intermediate level construction skills for repairs and simple modifications.
• Must have demonstrated routine independence to trouble shoot and repair in at least two of the following trades:

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Level III

• Must be a certified or licensed trade profession in electric, plumbing or HVAC
• OR have at least 5 years’ experience in building and grounds maintenance work for Delta County
• Must have demonstrated advanced knowledge of all Delta County building systems and utility locations.
• Must be able to independently troubleshoot complex system malfunctions and repair independently.
• Must have demonstrated routine independence to trouble shoot and repair all three of the following trades:

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

GENERAL BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Selective optional insurances available to the employee and eligible dependents on a cost share basis between employee and the organization
• Life insurance and employee only medical insurance is available at no cost to the employee
• Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employees contribute 4% of their salary to a 401(a) retirement account fully matched with 4% from the County
• Optional 457(b) tax advantaged deferred-compensation retirement plan
• Paid time off is accrued at 14 hours per month to start
• 11 paid holidays per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes 6 counseling sessions along with some legal and financial support counseling
• Modified work schedules for positions and employees that qualify
• Additional employee discounts and fringe benefits are available

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements: Walk extensively, climb, twist, bend, stoop, kneel, flexible, agile, stand, sit, good vision, able to stand extreme temperatures, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects or tools, reach with hands and arms, talk, listen, hear, read, see, lift.

Lifting: 90 pound requirement

Exposure to Elements: Extreme temperatures; all types of weather

Handling of Dangerous Equipment: Power tools; mowers; odors and fumes; cleaning materials

Risk of Assault or Injury: Verbal assault on the telephone or in person is not uncommon. Required to work in the jail, may be exposed to body fluids due to plumbing issues and maintenance clean up.

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being

performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an

exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Employees may be required to perform

additional duties of a similar and like set skillset. Delta County reserves the right to revise the job

description.