Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Onsite
Not Available
This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on October 20, 2026.
The position is located Fort Collins, CO, working in the Facilities Management Department.
This position does not have formal supervisory authority. This full time, nonexempt position.
Services include engineering, design, renovations, and maintenance of building structures, electrical and mechanical systems, fire protection, HVAC/R, plumbing, keyless access, door operators, custodial services, waste and recycling, landscaping, and paving. Operations also manages district energy and utility systems, and provides campus support for facility use and access.
Facilities Management | Colorado State University
Operates and maintains a variety of motorized equipment, ranging from light vehicles to heavy construction machinery, to transport materials, equipment, and personnel and support construction and maintenance operations. Performs equipment loading and unloading, pre- and post-operation inspections, routine cleaning, and minor repairs to ensure safe and efficient performance. Applies strong spatial awareness, fine motor control, and hazard recognition skills to maneuver multi-ton equipment in confined spaces, maintain load stability on uneven terrain, and avoid site hazards and underground utilities while completing assigned projects safely and effectively.
This position will work with Class B dump trucks, Class A semi trucks, front end loaders, motograders, skid steers, mini excavators. Additionally, this position requires a labor component which can include: utility excavation, digs, creating safety boundaries for excavation, concrete and asphalt demolition, and snow removal.
To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials:
Three (3) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
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Clearly outline dates of employment (Month & Year) for each position listed in the Work Experience section of your application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.
The Work Experience section is the only part of your application used to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met.
The application is the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed to determine minimum qualifications.
Applications will not be considered if:
The Work Experience section is blank or lists “see resume.”
Job duties are missing for any listed position.
Month/Year employment dates are not included.
Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be made from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid, articulated business reason.
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Salary is commensurate with relevant experience and/or education and will be determined in accordance with State Classified compensation policies.
Current CSU employees should apply through the Jobs Hub in their Workday account.
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range, based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.
All current and former State employees must ensure that their entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is included in the application so that time-in-series can be accurately calculated.
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.
Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb.
A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
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