Maintenance Technician II - Wheeler

*Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus May Be Available*

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The application must be filled out completely; stating"see resume"anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, and holidays.
• Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.
• Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.
• Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision, robust and accessible employee assistance program, and nationally recognized wellbeing platform.
• Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.
• Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Maintenance Technician II
Department: Wheeler Opera House
Classification: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $27.74/hour - $31.21/hour
Salary Range: $27.74/hour - $41.62/hour

Position Summary: Performs routine maintenance tasks including but not limited to painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, equipment maintenance and custodial duties in support of the Wheeler Opera House.

Supervision Exercised and Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Building Manager.

Essential Job Functions

Maintenance

• Performs a variety of routine building maintenance and repairs in the theater and facility, including but not limited to carpentry, painting, drywall and texture, plumbing, electrical work and roofing.

• Uses many powered and unpowered hand tools in the maintenance and upkeep of a commercial performance venue.

• Maintains and repairs cabinets, appliances, windows, light fixtures, high and low voltage electrical equipment and associated components.

• Performs routine preventative maintenance for the building and equipment.

• Performs maintenance and repair on HVAC and boiler systems.

• Inspects building and system components and performs diagnostics on motors, pumps and fans.

• Reads blueprints with sufficient skill to assess and diagnose system issues and effectively communicate relevant information from building automation systems, fire monitoring panels, lighting systems, and data/IT systems.

Public Performance Duties

• Provides immediate assistance to audience comfort and safety in case of spills, seat issues, or other arising needs during audience occupation of the backstage, lobby, and theatre chamber.

• Assists with loading dock traffic and vehicle access, and coordinates vehicle impoundment if required.

• Cleans all public areas of the Opera House-including box office level restrooms, the box office lobby and grand staircase, as well as the Vault Bar lobby and restrooms-after the performance begins and following intermission.

• Conducts post-show cleaning of the theater itself, including trash removal and general cleaning tasks such as mopping spills and addressing other cleanliness issues.

Custodial

• Cleans the theater carpets/upholstery, floors, bathrooms, offices, hallways, fixtures, showers, equipment and all other stationary surfaces within the building; including wood floors, countertops and trash removal.

• Proactively removes snow, ice, and water around the building, including at the main entrance, box office lobby, sidewalks, entranceways, alley, and loading dock areas, addressing safety concerns as they arise.

• Drives city vehicles as directed and operates Steiner tractor to remove snow.

Record Keeping

• Assists in recording data and maintaining the records that detail ongoing and preventative maintenance activities.

Emergency Response

• Responds to emergency calls in order to perform repairs or offer assistance with the needs of the opera house.

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.

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: Balancessocial, 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.

• Maintenance and Equipment: Knowledge of all equipment, tools, and machines required to complete the maintenance tasks required of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience: Two years of experience performing semi-skilled work involving: carpentry, roofing, painting, plumbing, heating systems, routine electrical work, outdoor grounds upkeep and/or custodial work.

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.

Licenses & Certifications:

Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date.

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 candidate to satisfactorily pass a criminal background check, physical examination, and drug test upon hire.

Position Type and Work Hours:

* Regular full time, hours may vary by theater show schedules and season.

* Evenings/Weekends: Frequently required based on the programming schedule.

Work Environment:

* Indoors: Wheeler Opera House theater and office environment.

* Outdoors/Off-Site: Transportation of waste, recycling and composting to outdoor dumpsters. Meetings, trainings, and site visits at a variety of city facilities and areas.

* Exposure to Hazards: Frequently exposed to paint fumes, cleaning chemicals, dust, sawdust, and other pollutants. Regularly works with grease, solvents, and other maintenance-related substances. Requires frequent use of ladders, scaffolds, and elevated platforms.

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.