Labor, Trades and Crafts I Capitol Complex

Department Information

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Due to the States current hiring freeze this position will not be filled until January 1 2026 or after.

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

This posting may fill more than one vacancy.

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Description of Job

The Division of Capital Assets

The Division of Capital Assets (DCA) manages Capitol Complex Facilities Management (CCF) and State Fleet Management (SFM) which provide leased building space facility management building security and identification programs employee parking ceremonial flag requests and special event permits for the public vehicle call center short-term vehicle rentals (Motor Pool) and vehicle acquisition and lifecycle management.

Labor Trades and Crafts I

This position assists the Capitol Complex Management Team in managing and maintaining the operations of 18 state-owned buildings seven parking lots and one parking structure. This includes directing all functions of approximately 2 million square feet of state owned office space including the Executive Residence and 225 acres of landscape grounds. This position oversees the operations of the HVAC plumbing and electrical shops.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following :

Oversight of Electrical Shop Operations

• This position is the second-level supervisor for the Electrical Shop.
• It schedules and conducts monthly meetings makes staffing and training recommendations and ensures work orders are accomplished in a timely manner.
• Works with agency staff vendors contractors architects and engineers involved with agency electrical projects and makes budget and purchase recommendations.

Oversight of HVAC and Plumbing Operations

Emergency Response

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Skills-Based Hiring This position is advertised in line with the Governors executive order (Executive Order ) (Download PDF reader) focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge skills and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education training or past experiences.

Residency Requirement :

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description :

D9D1XX

Labor Trades and Crafts I

Minimum Qualifications :

Experience Only :

Four (4) years of relevant experience in labor trades or crafts or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position two (2) of which must have been at the level of a unit supervisor or equivalent

The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications :

Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position

Should have a thorough working knowledge of but not limited to : Ground Source Heat Pump systems Variable Refrigerant Flow units Chillers and Compressor systems DDC Steam Heating systems.

Should have a thorough working knowledge of but not limited to : Emergency Generator Electrical systems that include Automatic Transfer Switches Variable Frequency Drives.

Should have a thorough working knowledge of but not limited to : Control Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) certifications with regards to EPA controlled refrigerants.

Should have a thorough working knowledge of but not limited to : Low voltage controls Security and Fire Alarm system maintenance and repairs

Conditions of Employment :

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Must be available for all shifts

Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Drivers License

Travel : Occasional visits to the Grand Junction State Services building

Comparative Analysis Process

The comparative analysis process for this position may consist of a structured application review and a structured interview.

Appeal Rights :

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Departments action.

For further information on the Board Rules you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at Information

Employment Philosophy : The State of Colorado strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring employment and advancement opportunities.

Accommodations : The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and / or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator Heather Siegal

Key Skills

Business Intelligence,Category Management,Drawing,Electrical Controls,Academics,Graphics Design

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 71544 - 85872