Senior Maintenance Technician - PPAM

City of Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$53,819–$64,608.65 Per Year
SKILLS
Backhoe Loader, CDL Driver's License, Cellular Telephone, Class A License, Class B License, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Copying Machines, Driver's License, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Facilities and Maintenance, Forklift, HVAC, Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Licensing, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Natural Resources, Needs Assessment, OSHA, Office Equipment, Operational Support, Operations Management, People Management, Pharmacovigilance, Plumbing, Preventative Maintenance, Printers, Project Planning, Regulations, Safety Standards, Sales, Secondary School, Skid Steer Loader, Staff Training, Truck Driver, Tuition Fees, Wheel/Front-End Loader
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago

Senior Maintenance Technician - PPAM

Salary

$53,819.00 - $64,608.65 Annually

Location

Pikes Peak - Americas Mountain - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

18073

Division

Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc

Department

Pikes Peak-Americas Mtn.

Opening Date

04/02/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Open until filled

Senior Maintenance Technician - PPAM

About the Job: The purpose of this position is to perform advanced maintenance, repair, and operational duties to support Pikes Peak-America's Mountain, facilities roadway and drainage. This includes operating heavy and light equipment, daily facility maintenance, light construction, constructing and rehabilitating natural resource-based properties, and ensuring safe and efficient operations across assigned areas. Employees at this level exercise independent judgment and may supervise seasonal staff.

Work Schedule: This position will require Sunday as a normal workday, this position will require working over 10,000ft in elevation on a daily basis. This position will also be on a 4 day-10-hour schedule from Memorial Day weekend through the end of September, this will be a Sunday through Wednesday schedule for this time period. From October through late May this will return to a normal 5-day 8 hour Schedule, Sunday through Thursday.

Learn more about the department: Parks, Rec & Cultural Services home page

As a Senior Maintenance Technician, you will:

  • Operate heavy and light equipment for roadway, drainage, snow removal, facility, corridor, and preventative maintenance.
  • Perform advanced maintenance and repair of buildings, structures, and related systems preferably with an electrical and or HVAC background.
  • Complete work orders; estimate materials, time, and equipment needs for projects.
  • Troubleshoot facility and equipment issues.
  • Fabricate and modify materials for special applications (signage, equipment modifications and minor construction/facility projects).
  • Conduct pre-trip inspections, maintain logs, and perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities.
  • Perform field inspections, assess repair needs, and create work plans prioritized by safety and resources.
  • May supervise and train seasonal employees; ensure adherence to safety standards and review completed work for accuracy.
  • Fuel monitoring and inspections for underground storage tanks.
  • Respond to public inquiries courteously and provide information within the area of assignment.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • 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 the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
  • Five 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.

  • Valid Colorado Driver's License upon hire.
  • Colorado Commercial Driver's License (Class B with Tanker Endorsement and no restrictions) within 12 months of hire. Colorado Commercial Driver's License (Class A) is preferred.
  • Colorado Class A/B UST Operator Certification within 12 months of hire.
  • Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification within 12 months of hire.
  • Ability to obtain OSHA 10 Certification within 12 months of start date.

Additional Information

Physical Demands

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, and Work Aids

Heavy and light equipment (i.e., skid loader, backhoe, bobtail, forklift, front loader, tandem axel snowplow), hand tools, small plumbing, HVAC, Electrical hand tools, computer, printer, copier, telephone, and standard office equipment.

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.

Apply to Join Our Team

  • 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

You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.

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Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding!

Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information.

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

Do you possess, or are you willing to obtain within 12-months of hire, a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class A or B CDL (Commercial Drivers License) not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges? (NOTE: CURRENT CDLs MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) DRUG AND ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE AT https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.)]

  • I possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class A CDL
  • I possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL
  • I possess a valid, non-probationary Class A CDL, but its out of state
  • I possess a valid, non-probationary Class B CDL, but its out of state
  • I do not possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class A or B CDL, but I am willing to obtain within (12) months of hire
  • I do not possess, and I am not willing to obtain, a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class A or B CDL

04

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

  • Yes
  • No

05

Do you possess, or are you willing to obtain within 12 months of hire, any of the listed certifications? Please select all that apply, or select N/A if not applicable.

  • Colorado Class A/B UST Operator Certification within 12 months of hire.
  • Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification within 12 months of hire.
  • Ability to obtain OSHA 10 Certification within 12 months of start date.
  • N/A

Required Question

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

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