Facilities and Groundskeeping Technician
Facilities and Groundskeeping Technician
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USD 18 - 20
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Job Description
Looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and people With an almost year-round beautiful blue sky and a scenic mountain backdrop HSPPR is a nonprofit animal shelter serving El Paso Pueblo and Douglas Counties as well as the City of Centennial in the colorful State of Colorado. We employ a total of 200 employees. We are an organization that celebrates and prioritizes diversity and inclusion. HSPPR welcomes you to apply for this exciting opportunity at our socially conscious organization.
The Facilities & Landscaping Technician assists Facilities Technicians and Facilities Manager with repair and maintenance of the facility grounds and equipment of the Humane Society of The Pikes Peak Region and assigned departments. Assists with the physical set-up and breakdown of fundraising events and other functions. Assists with custodial duties when necessary. Keeps an open communication line to Facilities Manager. Performs work in a safe manner.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Maintenance / Facilities
- Area and job site clean up.
- Moving of equipment / supplies as directed.
- Construct / dismantle items as directed.
- Assists maintain the interior and exterior working order cleanliness and physical appearance of HSPPR facilities including but not limited to; repairs painting window washing waste removal and parking lots.
- Assists with maintaining all grounds including landscaping sprinkler system trash pick up weeding/edging/trimming outdoor animal enclosures and parking lot.
- Follows established policies procedures practices and operational equipment instructions.
- Assists with snow removal during winter season to include shoveling plowing and use of snow blower or other types of equipment to keep parking lots and sidewalks open and accessible.
Custodial
- May assist with routine custodial cleaning upkeep and HSPPR Colorado Springs campus facilities maintenance to include public areas staff areas restrooms and external areas.
Special Events
- Assists set up and break down special events or other promotions requiring the use of equipment staging or moving a high volume of supplies to various locations.
- Assists in setting up meetings presentations room rentals and training events.
Customer Service
- Ensures quality service is provided to both people and animal clients.
- Responds to requests for assistance and repairs promptly to ensure quality client service and effective operations.
- Assists HSPPR staff in situations requiring immediate problem-solving. Promotes good public relations under HSPPR practices; when appropriate takes control of situations that could potentially damage the professional image of the Society.
- Represents HSPPR professionally and courteously at all times.
- Provides quality service to clients volunteers and employees recognizing their contributions to the success of HSPPR.
Other
- Commitment to the mission values goals and success of HSPPR.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Duties
None
Physical Demands
- Regularly sits at a computer station often in a shared office environment.
- The employee must regularly lift and move 60 or more pounds of moving weight and occasionally lift and move up to 40 or more pounds of moving weight.
- May be occasionally required to climb or balance stoop kneel crouch and crawl.
- Regularly required to sit reach with hands and arms talk hear and frequently stand and walk.
- May be expected to be on feet for extended periods.
- Consistently exposed to animals in the workplace and animal allergens under conditions with limited alternatives available.
- Must be able to use both hands and arms to grip pull and push utilizing equipment and safety equipment used to repair and maintain facilities.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision and depth perception.
- Is regularly exposed to noise and potential exposure to hazardous weather conditions.
- Exposure to cleaning supplies and other substances containing toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Exposure to heat cold and potentially adverse weather conditions.
Schedule Requirements
- Five 8-hour shifts
- Regular schedule will include at least one weekend shift
- May include holidays early morning shifts or late night shifts as needed
- Full on-site
Education/Experience Necessary
- Ability to effectively read write interpret communicate perform basic problem solving and perform basic math as commonly expected from completion of a High School Diploma or Equivalent Education.
- Ability to follow directions problem solve and use good judgement
- Good verbal and written communication skills required
- Experience with general labor tasks (paid or unpaid) required
- Valid Colorado Drivers License and insurable driving record
** Application closes on Monday June 23 2025 **
Benefits include:
Health Insurance 401K with employer matching up to 4% of salary Dental and vision* Insurances Supplemental Group Insurance* Short and long term disability Insurance Paid time off Holidays Direct Deposit Personal Pet Perks
(*) Employee pays the full premium
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer. To learn more about this program go to
The core values of the staff unite us and guide us to provide the best service to the animals in our care our organization and our community.
Core Values Statements-
- Compassion: We believe that animals matter. We are committed to treating animals and people with kindness respect and compassion.
- Stewardship: We are accountable and transparent in our actions and in the use of our resources to build trust in those we serve.
- Integrity: We believe we can make the greatest impact by staying true to our mission always doing what is best for the animals and people of our community and by standing united in our decisions.
- Excellence: We are passionate about our mission and strive for excellence through continual learning innovation and the development of our board staff and volunteers.
- Collaboration: We seek strategic partnerships and alliances to advance the welfare and protection of animals and people.
- Service: We exist to serve our communities and operate with this commitment to serve as front and center in all we do.
As a condition of employment with HSPPR you will be required to authorize HSPPR and ProScreening to conduct a background check before confirming an employment start date. The background check will include a criminal investigation verification of citizenship/immigration status and a motor vehicle record. By applying for this position you acknowledge and agree that any offers of employment will be contingent upon completion of the background check to the satisfaction of HSPPR.
In consideration of any offers of employment made as a result of your interest in this position by applying for this position you hereby waive any and all claims that you may have against HSPPR for invasion of privacy in respect to drug testing and background checks as listed above.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
