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State of Colorado Facilities Specialist II in Pueblo County, Colorado
Facilities Specialist II
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Facilities Specialist II
Salary
$50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually
Location
Pueblo County, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
GCA80018_09.24
Department
History Colorado
Opening Date
03/20/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
301 N Union Ave, Pueblo, CO 81003
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
hchrinbox@state.co.us
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
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Department Information
HISTORY COLORADO has a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and cultural competency, because of that, we are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance this diversity and ultimately the effectiveness of our organization.
Two foundational things are true at History Colorado: We love Colorado. And we believe in the transformative power of history. We are a people-driven, history-centered movement building a better future. We are stronger when we do this together, building new knowledge and shared meaning that improves lives today and for our descendants.
As an agency of the State of Colorado and a non-profit organization, we are committed to serving all Coloradans. We offer access to our state’s history through enriching experiences at eleven museums and historic sites, with dynamic and relevant exhibits and activities. We work with school groups and young learners through field trips, day camps, and traveling programs. We’re also home to a free public research center, Colorado’s Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP), and the Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF), the nation’s largest preservation program of its kind. We steward 15 million objects, photographs, and archival resources that make up the State’s collection, and serve tens of thousands of learners of all ages through dynamic programs.
We strive to be a place of belonging for all Coloradans. We’re committed to Colorado’s diverse communities through education, engagement, and access. We know we’re succeeding when more voices, perspectives, and experiences are part of History Colorado. It's our vision that every Coloradan feels rooted, draws strength from those who have come before us, and knows they belong in this place.
In pursuit of a more just and equitable Colorado, we embody the grounding virtues (https://www.historycolorado.org/sites/default/files/media/document/2020/Anti-Racism_Grounding_Virtues.pdf) listed below as the foundation of all aspects of our work: our thinking, communication, process, outcomes, and evaluation. Our work is guided by, for, and of the communities we build, belong to, and serve, and we commit to:
Being in Community
Amplifying and Centering Voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
Co-creation and Shared Authority
Humility and Reflection
Responsiveness and Flexibility
Shared Destiny
Mission Statement: We are Colorado. Together, our generational work centers communities, deepens knowledge and catalyzes the transformative power of history.
If you are considering a career opportunity with the goal of making a difference, consider joining the dedicated people at History Colorado. We offer fantastic benefits including:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://www.copera.org/) plus 401K and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans: https://stateofcoloradobenefits.com
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/hsa)
Paid life insurance, plus additional optional life insurance options
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals
BenefitHub (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/) state employee discount program
State of Health (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/employee-wellness-programs) employee wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules and more.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Learn more at: https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi .
Description of Job
General Information:
Under the guidance of the Director of Facilities and the Director of Community
Museums, The Facilities Specialist II- Adobe Maintenance Manager will serve History Colorado’s Community Museum network in operating, maintaining, and repairing building systems ensuring their functionality. This position will be responsible for general maintenance support and management of the El Pueblo History Museum located in Pueblo Colorado. Additionally, this position will be responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of plaster and adobe mud brick maintenance, repair and restoration at all of History Colorado’s locations throughout the state with adobe plaster buildings.
This position will work collaboratively with all appropriate internal divisions (Community Museum Operations, Collections, Exhibits and Interpretation, Education, Event Rentals etc.) on programming and operational needs. The Facilities Specialist II- Adobe Maintenance Manager will work as a team member and is expected to take direct responsibility for the organization, coordination, and successful operations of the areas assigned. The seasonality of this work will require regular travel to various adobe structures in the warmer months, and other programmatic and facilities management tasks in the winter months.
Job Duties:
Serves as the Facilities coordinator for the El Pueblo History Museum
Operation and maintenance of the Building Automated System
Performs routine preventive or predictive maintenance including, but not limited to all HVAC, light plumbing, and electrical repairs, ballast, lamp and tube replacement
Coordination of all regular annual building inspections and permits
Maintains an inventory of supplies, tools and parts
General cleaning of the interior and exterior of the building as needed including but not limited to minor landscaping, trash removal, graffiti removal
Other general maintenance duties as assigned
Oversees the maintenance and restoration efforts for History Colorado’s 9 adobe mud plaster structures. This includes creating and maintaining an annual adobe maintenance schedule that will ensure preservation as well as reduce annual operating costs and future capital expenditures.
Regularly completes hands on adobe plaster maintenance in order to prevent additional damage and to prevent failure
Collaborates with Community Museum Site Directors to determine site specific
adobe plaster needs based on exhibits, events, tours, educational and community programing
Plans and implements comprehensive adobe maintenance strategies for each site
Creates and maintains relationships with local adobe contractors
Regularly conducts community workshops and programming to educate the public on adobe maintenance methods to allow youth, volunteers, and homeowners as well a better understanding of adobe as a building method and as a part of Colorado’s history
Keeps records of all adobe repairs, maintenance, and methodology.
Attends adobe educational programs and professional development opportunities as it relates to the position
Responsible for increasing the aesthetic of the adobe buildings, reducing safety and utilities costs, and encouraging a better overall experience for patrons.
Other facilities maintenance items as needed in order to maintain History Colorado’s Community Museum network
The Ideal Candidate has:
Proven experience in one of the following roles: facilities maintenance, construction management, historic preservation, architecture, adobe mud, plaster, stucco, clay, or similar
An ability to think outside the box, the ability to communicate effectively, and ability
to solve problems proactively and take direction
Willingness to jump in and help the Facilities Department or any of the Community Museums with duties as needed as a part of a team
Strong management and organizational skills
Experience using technical equipment such as computers, printers.
Proficiency in email communication, Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat, MS office tools especially Word and Excel
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
High school diploma required
Overnight travel throughout the state.
Valid Colorado driver’s license.
Successful candidate must pass a criminal history background and motor vehicle check prior to hire
Ability to lift over 30 pounds and work outside for hours at a time
Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information
History Colorado is committed to anti-racism practices across its institution and outlined in these grounding virtues. As such we encourage members of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) LGBTQ+ and differently abled communities to apply for this position.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, but will be used to supplement information to the application. Part of the selection process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application, you describe the extent that you possess the education, experience and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide Human Resources with an official disposition of any charges.
ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete the application. To request an accommodation, please contact Jesus Garcia (303) 866-2136 or email Jesus.l.garcia@state.co.us .
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History Colorado staff has been working together in response to the events that happened in 2020 to discuss as an institutional community the ways in which History Colorado can advance the work of anti-racism. These grounding virtues are the result of our collective process. Please go to the link below to see the virtues: (https://www.historycolorado.org/sites/default/files/media/document/2020/Anti-Racism_Grounding_Virtues.pdf) and tell us: how have these guiding principles shown up in your previous work and/or how would you contribute to these virtues in your position at History Colorado?
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