Water Facilities Technician

JOB LOCATION Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946 Cit y  of Aurora ,  Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:   Integrity ,   Respect, Professionalism , and   Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora? Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community Competitive total compensation package Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Access to innovation workspaces PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Are you an experienced maintenance professional looking for a stable career with great benefits and opportunities to grow? The City of Aurora is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to help keep Aurora Water's facilities safe, reliable, and operating at their best while supporting essential water, sewer, and stormwater services for our community. In this hands-on role, you'll perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repair building systems, and complete a variety of facility improvement projects. If you take pride in quality workmanship, enjoy solving problems, and have commercial or residential maintenance experience, we'd love to have you join our team. The deadline to submit applications is August 17th, 2026 . Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. Salary to be commensurate with experience.  The hiring range for this position is $23.40 - $29.25 per hour.   This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate will work an average of 40 hours per week.  The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, accrue paid time off, and receive 11 paid holidays.  Primary Duties & Responsibilities ​ Build and support cross-functional relationships between divisions, internal partners and external vendors/contractors. Deliver high quality work products. Be responsive, courteous and customer service oriented. Assist in maintaining daily operations of Aurora Water SEAM facility. Provide vendor/contractor support and escort throughout the facility. Provide direction to vendors as needed and ensure vendors align with our policies and procedures Monitor Building Automation System (BAS) alarms, investigate and troubleshoot issues, and reset system alarms. Respond to mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC issues, investigate cause, remedy issue / coordinate contractor response. Maintain dry fire suppression system. Coordinate with service contractors to identify, diagnose, and repair issues. Communicate effectively via phone, email and other written correspondence. Provide excellent customer service to staff and colleagues; receive, log, prioritize, and coordinate requests received via work order, phone calls, and email. Collect and maintain job related data and identify trends for improvement and provide necessary reports to management. Coordinate and perform small office projects and maintenance. Create and install facility signage as needed. Performs additional duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.   Education:     High School diploma or GED.   Minimum Experience:     2 years demonstrated ability working in a fast-paced facilities and operations setting.   Preferred Experience:   Experience in interior and exterior building maintenance or remodeling including drywall, painting, plumbing, roofing, HVAC, flooring repair and replacement, appliance installation and repair, fixture replacement, lighting and basic electrical.   CMMS and work order management experience.  Licenses and Certifications Required:     Colorado Driver License with a good driving record.   Knowledge:   Knowledge of methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in performing a variety of building repair and maintenance functions, hazards and safety practices common to the construction industry.    Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.   Knowledge of facilities and grounds maintenance practices.   Skills:     Good communication skills to inform team members and stakeholders on the status of projects and tasks is a critical component of responsibilities.   General “handyman” skills.   Skill in operating vehicles and basic maintenance equipment.   Skill in the use of tools, specialized equipment common to building maintenance functions.  Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite   Strong customer service skills   Strong interpersonal skills   Skill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors   Abilities:     Strong time management and organizational skills are essential including the ability to set schedules to track and prioritize multiple tasks despite interruptions and changing/competing priorities.   Ability to prioritize as work is needed.   Ability to troubleshoot issues, identify and implement remedies.   Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.   Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.   Ability to