Senior Skilled Maintenance Technician

About the Job: The Support Services department is looking for a Senior Skilled Maintenance Technician to perform a variety of advanced journey-level skills, maintenance, construction and repair duties in support of the City Facilities Maintenance Division and provide technical assistance to supervisory staff. You will collaborate with supervisors to exercise leadership over the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration work group and perform the full range of skilled maintenance and technical duties in support of the Facilities Maintenance Division; including design, construction and installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of buildings, structures, devices and systems

Work Schedule: In this position, you will be required to be placed in an on-call status rotation and/or may work overtime, at times, to assist with emergencies/disaster situations.

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

We're an accredited pay equity employer!

Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule

As a Senior Skilled Maintenance Technician, you will:

• Perform the more advanced technical/complex work tasks with in-depth knowledge and expertise in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
• Provide assistance to supervisory staff, serving as technical advisor as needed and lead work efforts of other maintenance technicians, contracted staff, and temporary personnel
• Complete assigned work and tasks requiring skilled maintenance methods and techniques
• Read and interpret plans and drawings; assess projects in the field; design and layout projects
• Properly and efficiently complete tasks using hand and power tools and shop equipment
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs; requisition materials as required
• Perform field inspections to ensure work quality and adherence to City policies and approved work plans and designs; maintain operation records; file reports as needed
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information of assignment and explain City policies and procedures to the public
• May be required to remain for emergency or disaster situations in addition to fulfilling recurring on-call standby duties
• Review completed work for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards including specifications such as safe work practices and workplace safety
• Other duties as assigned

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:

• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) principles with use of analytical judgement and decision–making appropriate to organization’s work environment
• Advanced Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning troubleshooting maintenance principles
• Maintenance methods and techniques
• Equipment, materials, chemicals and supplies used in facilities maintenance
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations

Ability To:

• Pass Police Department Polygraphy and background check
• Stay current on new trends, innovations and technology specific to facilities maintenance
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Work individually and/or in a team environment

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page.

• High school diploma or GED
• Five years of full-time, professional experience in facilities maintenance; specifically, HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration)
• Possess a current, valid CFC Certification (Chlorofluorocarbon Certification)
• Possess a current, valid Heating Mechanic IV License (MECH IV)

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.
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. 

• Certification(s) or formal training in multiple areas of facilities maintenance
• Experience working in multiple facilities craft disciplines besides HVAC/R
• Five-plus years HVAC/R maintenance and troubleshooting experience
• Facilities maintenance crew-lead experience

Please contact City Recruiting at [email protected] for any questions about this position.

The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of an extensive background investigation, to include a polygraph examination, extensive background check, criminal history check, and other pre-employment assessments. The background investigation process commonly takes 6-8 weeks to complete.

Applicants that have used marijuana or CBD products within 3 months from the date of their application submission will not be eligible for hire. More information about the Colorado Springs Police Department’s Marijuana Use Policy can be found here.

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

Environmental Conditions

• Primary Work Environment: Office/Outdoors
• Extreme Temperature: Occasionally
• Wetness and humidity - Occasionally
• Respiratory Hazards - Occasionally
• Noise and Vibrations - Frequently
• Physical Hazards - Occasionally
• Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Frequently
• Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Rarely