General Labor I At Buckley Air Force Base.

Department Information

The Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has three major operational divisions: Colorado National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize state and federal resources to provide our communities, state, and nation with a ready military force for national defense and state emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado veterans.

DMVA offers a comprehensive benefit program to its classified work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering compressed work weeks, on-site fitness facilities, free parking, and a variety of training opportunities!

Description of Job

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

This position is located at Buckley Air Force Base and supports the Colorado Army Guard Readiness Center with maintenance and repair. This position is expected to operate independently and report to a regional Labor, Trades, and Crafts Operations Supervisor.

• Conducting repairs of plumbing fixtures, and unclogging pipes and drains;
• Snow removal on unheated walks and parking lots as necessary utilizing vehicle-mounted plows and snow-blowers; and
• Pulling weeds, cutting and trimming lawns, planter beds, and trees using trimmers and lawn mowers, and installing or repairing sprinkler and drip systems;
• Applying and finishing dry wall, patching holes in walls, texturing, and re-gluing cove bases;
• Adjusting, troubleshooting, and repairing sprinkler systems as required;
• Installing windows, blinds, carpeting, floor tile, ceiling tile, new window glass, and cased glazing;
• Maintaining interior/exterior security lights and fire sprinkler systems;
• Repairing fencing, trash pick-up and removal, maintaining cleanliness of grounds, and assessing and coordinating pest control services through contractors for indoor and outdoor treatments;
• Performing basic preventative maintenance checks and services on various mechanical equipment;
• Servicing air conditioning and heating units according to operation and maintenance guidelines;
• Painting interior and exterior buildings and trim;
• Repairing doors, windows, ceilings, and stairs;
• Moving furniture and equipment as well as performing a variety of manual labor tasks using hand tools and test equipment;
• Replacing light bulbs, ballast, and controls in a variety of environments;
• Performing administrative tasks such as ordering parts and supplies, following prescribed departmental procurement and invoicing procedures, entering work orders into the established computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), tracking labor hours on a monthly timesheet.
• Installing, repairing, and replacing lights and switches, outlets, pumps, motors, controls, intercoms, fuses, circuit breakers, thermostats, and fan relays;

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible experience in a full complement of structural trades duties (building maintenance trades including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, HVAC, ground maintenance, or locksmithing).
• Ability to gain and maintain a security clearance.
• Candidates must complete an official State of Colorado on-line application form. Resumes received in lieu of a complete and accurate on-line application will not be considered.
• Willing and able to take and pass on-going college-level classes to maintain currency in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and various trades-related curricula.
• Possess and maintain a valid and current Colorado Driver's License.
• Must be able to successfully pass a ten-year background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be able to perform all physical components of position.
• Willingness to learn.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office software and the ability to work with computerized maintenance and building automation systems.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Substitutions Successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship program or higher level course work from an accredited, non-correspondence vocational or trades school appropriate to the work assignment may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. At the agency's discretion, demonstrated proficiency on position competencies may substitute for the required experience.