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Job description
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Location : Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Classified - Full Time
Job Number: 18308
Division: Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc
Department: Park Maintenance
Opening Date: 09/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/28/2026 3:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description / Position Overview
Skilled Maintenance Technician l or ll - Plumbing
The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome a Skilled Maintenance Technician l or II to the Plumbing Mechanical team! As a Skilled Maintenance Technician l or II for Plumbing, you will use your expertise in plumbing to perform construction, maintenance, and repair duties across city parks and buildings while ensuring work quality, safety, and compliance with regulations. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by supporting the design, upkeep, and functionality of vital city infrastructure.
Work Schedule : Monday-Friday; 6:30am-3:00pm. This position requires you to be available for on-call and/or overtime to assist with emergencies/disaster situations
Depending on the qualifications of the candidate selected, this position will be filled at either the Skilled Maintenance Technician I or Skilled Maintenance Technician II level.
Competitive hourly pay based on experience:
• Skilled Maintenance Technician I: $24.02-$28.84/hour
• Skilled Maintenance Technician II: $28.54-$34.27/hour
This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.
As a maintenance Technician I, you will:
Assist Skilled Maintenance Technician II and Senior level technicians in plumbing repairs pertaining to parks and park facilities such as replacement and repair of backflow assemblies, irrigation main line repairs, restroom facility repairs, sewer line back up, rooter services, general construction and maintenance support
Use your apprentice level experience in plumbing to solder, glue and repair pipe, properly install fittings and mechanical devices
Complete tasks efficiently using hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment
Remain on a rotational on call as needed for emergency and disaster situations
Assist other technicians with spray park, swimming pool mechanical repairs and maintenance
Possess or obtain American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) certified backflow tester certification within 1 rear of hire
Complete other duties as assigned
As a maintenance Technician II, you will: Perform skilled maintenance and technical duties, to repair, test and replace backflow assembly devices, irrigation mainlines, plumbing devices and fixtures.
Possess American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) backflow inspection and tester license, and perform yearly backflow assembly testing and log data
Use in depth journey level plumbing expertise to troubleshoot, design and implement maintenance and repair solutions
Read and interpret plans and drawings, assess projects, design and layout work
Estimate and requisition time, materials and equipment needed for projects
Conduct field inspections to ensure quality safety and compliance with city policies
Provide technical support to supervisors, lead team members and respond to public inquiries courteously
Ensure adherence to workplace safety practices
Provide guidance, mentorship and training to develop other team members
Complete other duties as assigned
Learn more about the Skilled Maintenance Technician I by reviewing the class specification on the
Learn more about the Skilled Maintenance Technician II by reviewing the class specification on the
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Skills or Knowledge of: A plumbing technical maintenance craft discipline with use of analytical judgment and decision making
Plumbing troubleshooting maintenance principles, methods, and best practices
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations
Basic computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
Capability of working in confined spaces to include meter pits and equipment vaults
Ability to: Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Work independently and/or in a team environment
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Stay current on new trends, innovations and technology specific to plumbing
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Skilled Maintenance Technician I: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
One year of full-time, professional experience in a related field.
Possess upon hire and maintain a valid non probationary drivers license, not subject to restrictions related to alcohol and or drug violations or pending charges
Skilled Maintenance Technician II:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
Three years of full-time, professional experience in a related field.
Possess upon hire and maintain a valid non probationary drivers license, not subject to restrictions related to alcohol and or drug violations or pending charges
Additional Information
Please contact Katie McLaughlin at for any questions about this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
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What is the highest level of education you have completed? Less than high school
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Please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience.
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