General Labor I at Ft. Carson

The Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has four major operational divisions: Army National Guard Air National Guard Civil Air Patrol and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize state and federal resources to provide our communities state and nation with a ready military force for national defense and state emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado veterans.

DMVA offers a comprehensive benefit program to its classified work force that includes paid holidays annual leave sick leave medical dental life disability flexible spending accounts and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering compressed work weeks on-site fitness facilities free parking and a variety of training opportunities!

This position is a part of our Army National Guard division and will work at ourCentennial Training Center on Ft. Carson as part of the Facilities Management branch. This position will work independentlyas wellas a part of a team to perform general trades maintenance activities. Working hours are Tuesday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• maintaining facility grounds involving weed and pest control lawn mowing maintaining fencing snow removal and sprinkler system repairs and timing;
• maintaining an orderly shop and worksite daily;
• painting and patching a variety of surfaces such as stucco hard surfaces concrete and metal involving hanging drywall priming sanding and sealing utilizing a variety of materials such as stain lacquer shellac enamel latex epoxy water-proofing and heat resistant finishes;
• performing preventative maintenance on HVAC and auxiliary systems as well as assisting State Maintenance Technicians in repairing equipment;
• maintaining facility by performing a variety of functions such as sweeping mopping replacing light bulbs air vents windows moving and assembling furniture;
• using repairing and cleaninga variety of hand tools power tools and equipment to perform duties to include snow blowers front end loaders tractors shovels painting equipment scaffolding ladders Boom Lift and scissor lifts;
• performing a variety of administrative tasks such as updating and utilizing material safety data sheets; proper labeling of supplies chemicals and containers; maintaining inventory control systems; conducting daily and weekly facility inspections; developing and maintaining equipment user-manual systems; using work order software systems; accurately recording daily time;and actively participatingin division safety meetings;
• responding to facility emergencies during weekends and holidays; and
• escorting contractors onto job site.

• Must be able to perform physical work involving general tasks including hauling lifting moving and digging.
• Must have a mechanical aptitude.
• Must be willing and able to operate a variety of hand tools and equipment.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must possess a valid and current State of Colorado Drivers License
• Must be able to pass a background check at initial employment and every few years thereafter.
• Continued employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a security clearance within the first nine months of employment.

• Must be willing to pass a background check at initial employment and every few years thereafter.
• Continued employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a security clearance within the first nine months of employment.
• Must be willing to submit to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must be willing to work overtime and on-call as needed.
• Must be willing to work after hours or pre-hours performing snow removal operations and/or assisting other areas/facilities as needed.
• Able to perform strenuous labor.
• Ability to stand walk climb crawl kneel bend reach above the shoulder.
• Ability to constantly lift and carry ten pounds frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to push pull have manual dexterity eye-hand coordination near and far vision hearing abilities and be able to verbally communicate with others.
• Ability to work inside work around noise and vibrations walk on uneven surfaces operate moving equipment/vehicle climb on a ladder work in a small confined space work with machinery and work in hazardous conditions.

DMVA Diversity Goals:

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.

Accommodations:

The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at .