The Parks and Recreation Department is hiring for two Facilities Specialist II positions within its Business Services Division. Join the team in keeping Aspen’s Parks, Recreation, Arts, and Golf facilities safe, efficient, and well maintained.
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Pay Ranges:
Hiring Range: The hiring range covers the starting segment of the pay scale, from the entry point up to the first quartile (Q1). Starting pay is determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Salary Range: The salary range reflects the full pay range for the position, from the minimum rate to the maximum rate. This represents the earning potential employees can achieve over time while in the role.
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Serve Your Community, Grow Your Career, and Enjoy Great Benefits:
Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus may be available.
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Be part of a collaborative, supportive team in a positive work environment
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Make a real impact in the Aspen community through meaningful public service
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Enjoy flexible schedules and a collaborative, supportive team environment
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Access generous paid time off, holidays, and wellness bonuses
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Take advantage of free or discounted transportation around Aspen and the Valley
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Grow your skills with professional development and tuition reimbursement
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Protect your health with medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs
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Earn monetary wellness bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices
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Plan for the future with competitive retirement options (401a, 457b, Roth IRA) and life/disability insurance
The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Title: Facilities Specialist II (two vacancies)
Department: Parks and Recreation, Business Services Division
Classification: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $37.00/hour -$46.26/hour
Salary Range: $37.00/hour -$55.51/hour
Position Summary: The Facilities Specialist II is a highly skilled technician responsible for maintaining,
diagnosing, and repairing facility equipment, mechanical systems, electrical systems and infrastructure
across multiple Parks, Recreation, Arts, and Golf facilities. This role requires specialized technical knowledge, certifications, and/or licenses in electrical, mechanical, controls, and industrial refrigeration systems as well as the ability to manage third-party contractors.
Supervision Exercised and Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Facilities Manager.
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Essential Job Functions:
Daily Operations
- Works in a team environment to manage daily building operations and ensure safe, efficient, and clean Parks, Recreation, Arts, and Golf facilities.
- Conducts regular facility inspections to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and system issues.
- Monitors, operates, and troubleshoots building systems to maintain reliable facility performance.
- Manages vendor work, including coordination, oversight, and quality verification.
- Leads preventative maintenance and facility improvement projects to enhance safety, efficiency, and usability.
Electrical Work
- Installs, programs, troubleshoots, and repairs a wide range of control systems, including DDC Building Management, Lighting, Refrigeration Plant Controls, PLCs, Distributed Audio, Power Quality Monitoring, heavy equipment/Zamboni controls, and other facility systems.
- Works with 3-phase, 480V equipment, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, and standard power distribution components.
- Installs, programs, and repairs electro-mechanical devices such as motors, starters, compressors, pumps, refrigeration and chemical controls, valves, transducers, meters, sensors, relays, lighting circuits, alarms, access control devices, and other facility-related components.
- Calibrates and standardizes sensitive electronic equipment including pressure transmitters, ammonia and gas detection units, chemical feeders, oxygen concentrators, ozone generators, and other facilities management instruments.
- Uses specialized tools including Megger testers, scopes, power quality monitors, tachometers, volt-ohm meters, gas calibration equipment, combustion analyzers, IR detectors, shaft alignment systems, desoldering tools, conduit benders, and other shop equipment.
- Maintains integrity and functionality of plant and facility safety systems.
- Leads, interprets, and creates wiring diagrams and schematics as needed.
Specialized Technical Responsibilities
- Performs diagnostic, maintenance, and repair work across five (5) Parks, Recreation, Arts, and Golf facilities, ensuring alignment with organizational values and mission.
- Applies specialized skills and certifications in one or more areas, including:
o Mechanical or electrical engineering degrees or applied physics
o Journeyman’s or Master’s electrical licenses
o Low voltage electrical and controls work, ladder logic, controls programming, or board-level repair
o Industrial ammonia refrigeration, including overhauling reciprocating compressors
Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Systems, HVAC
- Maintains and repairs commercial and industrial refrigeration and HVAC systems, including associated controls and safety devices.
- Performs preventative maintenance, inspections, adjustments, and operational checks to ensure efficiency and reliability.
- Responds to system alarms, equipment failures, and service requests.
- Reads and follows refrigeration and HVAC schematics, procedures, and safety requirements.
- Utilizes specialized refrigeration tools and equipment such as ammonia monitors, manifold gage sets, vacuum pumps, leak detectors, refrigerant recovery units, SCBA, harmonic tensioners, torque wrenches, load-cells, etc.
Mechanical
- Troubleshoots/repairs/modifies/upgrades a wide variety of machinery including but not limited to air compressors, steam generators, regenerative blowers, ozone generators, scrubbers, vacuums, ice edgers, Zambonis, pressure washers, exercise equipment, HVAC equipment, refrigeration equipment, combustion burners, rotary compressors and blowers, gate operators, dampers/actuators, de-humidification equipment, man-lifts, tractors, trailers, hoists, lifts etc.
- Utilizes specialized tools and equipment related to mechanical specialties such as gear pullers, bearing presses, arbor presses, hydraulic presses, torque wrenches, impact wrenches, etc.
Machinist/Shop
- Performs machining, fabrication, welding, and repair work to support facility operations and maintenance.
- Uses shop equipment to fabricate or modify parts, fixtures, and components.
- Maintains shop equipment, tools, and work areas in a safe and serviceable condition.
- Reads blueprints and performs layout, fixturing, and fabrication tasks.
- Utilizes specialized tools and equipment such as granite surface plates, height gages, micrometers, depth micrometers, bore gages, dial indicators, vee-blocks, depth indicators, edge-finders, center finders, internal/external calipers, gage blocks/pins, post grinders, drill sharpeners, tool sharpeners, layout tools, dressing tools, hoists, reamers, broaches, etc.
Plumbing
- Installs/Maintains/Repairs plumbing fixtures, water supply plumbing, hydronic heating systems, refrigeration plant glycol side loops, sanitary sewer systems, water softeners, boilers, pumps, zone valves, PVC plumbing systems, filtration systems, reverse osmosis systems, lift stations, check valves, flow valves, butterfly valves, ball valves, filters, etc.
- Utilizes specialized tools and equipment including: pipe milling and trenchless pipe repair equipment, pipe taps and dies, pipe cutters, brazing torches, PEX expanders/crimpers, soldering torches, pipe benders, swaging tools, flaring tools, extractors, strap and pipe wrenches, etc.
Record Keeping and Procurement
- Documents inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, and system conditions in electronic and manual systems.
- Completes work orders, maintenance logs, and required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Identifies required materials, parts, and services and follows established purchasing and approval procedures.
General Building Maintenance
- Performs a variety of maintenance tasks, including carpentry (framing, finish, cabinets, Corian counters, shelves, doors, woodshop work).
- Handles seasonal duties such as snow removal, plowing, ice dam mitigation, seasonal equipment setup, gutter cleaning, roof/pipe repairs, winterization, and safety barrier installation.
- Completes painting projects, including surface prep, masking, cut-in, and application using brushes, rollers, and sprayers.
- Installs, repairs, and replaces tile, including grout removal, restoration, and sealing, using specialized tools and diamond saws.
- Performs concrete work, including mixing, cutting, finishing, polishing, staining, and stamping decorative concrete.
- Operates heavy equipment (front-end loaders, backhoes, man lifts, tractors, dump trucks, snowblowers); CDL training provided as needed.
Safety
- Actively promotes a safe work environment for employees and the public.
- Follows safety policies, procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and standard operating practices.
- Uses required personal protective equipment (PPE) and completes required safety training.
- Identifies hazards and reports or assists in correcting unsafe conditions.
- Participates in specialized training as needed (e.g., lockout/tagout, confined space, HazWopper, equipment procedures, ammonia refrigeration).
City Organizational Values:
Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.
Other duties as assigned.
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Core Competencies: Displays the following key competencies and behaviors in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
- Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
- Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
- Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen’s unique culture, opportunities and challenges.
- Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication.
- Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.
- Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.
• Electrical Equipment Expertise: Knowledge of and ability to use electrical equipment, components, instruments, and systems, including their design, installation, testing, uses, repair, or maintenance. • Mechanical & Tools Expertise: Knowledge of and ability to use machines and tools, including their designs, installation, uses, repair, and maintenance. Ability to use milling machines, lathes, hydraulic presses, welding equipment, band saws, table saws, core drills, routers, grinding equipment, sanding equipment, polishing equipment, drain snakes, paint sprayers, hoists, man-lifts, pullers, dial indicators, and other precision shop tools.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School diploma or GED. Preferred Degrees in mechanical or electrical engineering or applied physics
Experience: Five years of experience in the mechanical trades including any combination of troubleshooting/repair and/or installation of refrigeration equipment, HVAC, Pumps, Motors, Engines, Power Transmission. Experience in the building trades including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, controls, roofing, painting, and all general construction is appropriate for this position.
Technical Knowledge: Must be proficient in the following areas: Microsoft Outlook Email, and a basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web-based platforms. Additionally, employee must be very knowledgeable in the use of electrical test equipment, ohms law, and basic circuit theory.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date.
Required Licenses (must have at least one):
- Electrical/Controls Experience: Demonstrated skill in low-voltage electrical and controls work, including ladder logic, controls programming, or board-level repair.
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- Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Experience: Certifications and hands-on experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration, including the ability to overhaul reciprocating compressors.
Other Preferred Licenses: Aspen Confined Space Certification, IIAR Ammonia Operator Certifications, Pool Operations Certifications (AFO, CPO), CDL, electrical Journeyman’s or Master’s electrical license(s)
Preferred Candidate:
- Skilled in operating machinery including engine lathes, Bridgeport vertical milling machines, hydraulic presses, rotary tables, grinders, and drill presses. Experienced in welding (wire-feed), brazing, oxyacetylene cutting, metal bending/forming, and safe rivet installation.
- Knowledgeable in plumbing systems, including Wirsbo/PEX installation and valve rebuilding.
- Experienced with DDC controls, particularly JCI and/or Delta systems.
- Holds or is eligible for an Electrical License.
NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required abilities, knowledge and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the requirements above.
NOTE: This position requires a 5/6 panel drug test (to be completed at PROCOM – Glenwood Springs), a physical examination (at Grand River Health Clinic West – Parachute), and a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Employment is contingent upon passing a physical examination, a drug test and Criminal Background Check.
NOTE: This position is required to comply with state, federal and local regulations concerning Drug and Alcohol Testing procedures applicable to holders of Commercial Driver’s License (CDLs) holders which includes but is not limited to: pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing and a completed, satisfactory previous employer reference form.
Position Type and Work Hours: Regular full time, hours may vary with workload.
- Evenings/Weekends: May be required in addition to or instead of normal hours depending on department needs and special projects.
- Special Events: May be required to work Special Events during holiday periods, such as the 4th of July parade and fireworks display.
Work Environment:
- Indoors: Office environment and public recreation facilities that will require exposure to wet, humid conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, extreme cold and extreme heat. There is also risk of electrical shock.
- Outdoors/Off-Site: Meetings, trainings, and site visits at a variety of city facilities and areas. Site visits to outdoor recreation facilities. Position will be exposed to outdoor working conditions in all types of weather.
Physical Demands:
Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.
Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.
Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.
Carrying: transporting or moving an object.
Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.
Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.
Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.
Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees
Lifting: Moving objects weighing no more than 50 pounds from one level to another.
Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion.
Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.
Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.
Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.
Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.
Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
