(Auraria) Field Equipment Technician

Denver, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department Information

Who we are:

Welcome to theAurariaCampus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38000 students and approximately 5000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver Metropolitan State University of Denver and the University of Colorado Denver. Learn more about us through this link: The Auraria Campus

Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation holidays and sick leave multiple medical dental and vision options discounted RTD Eco-Pass BenefitHub and outstanding retirement plan. Learn more through this link:Non-Classified Benefits Package.

So if youre interested in a great job working alongside great people this may be the opportunity for which youve been waiting for.

Description of Job

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the oversight maintenance and operational readiness of parking equipment departmental mechanical systems and state fleet vehicles for Parking & Transportation Services. The Field Equipment Technician ensures that all field and back-office systems function efficiently through preventive maintenance timely repair accurate documentation and coordination with vendors and campus partners. The position also assists in equipment setup supports operational logistics provides technical guidance and training to field staff and contributes to a positive customer service experience across the Auraria Campus.

Essential Job Functions:

Equipment and System Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

Oversee the maintenance operation and troubleshooting of parking equipment including lot pay stations single-space meters and back-office systems.
Diagnose and resolve hardware software and connectivity issues in collaboration with Auraria Campus IT and system vendors.
Maintain current knowledge of all applicable operating systems and coordinate firmware software and hardware updates.
Perform component repair and replacement to ensure uninterrupted operation of parking systems.
Maintain detailed documentation of maintenance activities system performance and equipment diagnostics.
Conduct or support staff training on parking equipment operations software systems and troubleshooting procedures. Maintain position training documentation.

Fleet and Mechanical Systems Oversight:

Manage maintenance schedules repairs and inspections for departmental state fleet vehicles.
Coordinate vehicle service work orders with on-campus Facilities teams and external vendors.
Document all vehicle
maintenance and repairs including cost estimates and parts usage.
Assist the Assistant Director with setup maintenance and logistics for new and existing mechanical systems and equipment.
Ensure compliance with state and campus fleet management and safety requirements.

Vendor and Contract Coordination:

Serve as a secondary point of contact under the Assistant Director for vendor services and repairs (Vigilant ChargePoint IPS Group Inc. PCS Mobile etc.).
Generate submit and track work orders and purchase requests for equipment maintenance and upgrades.
Obtain quotes and estimates for repairs and replacement parts justified by using repair logs data to maintain budget alignment.
Track all software/hardware changes and communicate updates to the Assistant Director and Operation Coordinators.

Inventory Management and Documentation:

Maintain accurate inventory of field signage equipment parts and maintenance supplies.
Prepare and submit daily weekly and monthly maintenance and inventory reports.
Record collection transactions equipment repairs and associated costs for budget tracking.
Forecast inventory needs to prevent operational interruptions.

Customer Service and Campus Support:

Provide professional customer service to the campus community regarding Parking and Transportation Services inquiries.
Respond to field service requests equipment issues and customer concerns promptly.
Assist with special events parking enforcement and field operations as needed.

Training and Operational Support:

Support the Operations Coordinators as a lead worker in the absence of operations staff.
Conduct or assist in staff training sessions for equipment repair LPR (License Plate Recognition) systems and backend systems.
Participate in preparation for and execution of special events requiring parking support or equipment setup.
Perform other duties as assigned to maintain smooth departmental operations.

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:	Valid unencumbered Colorado drivers license. High School Diploma or GED. One (1) year of experience with cash handling and financial accountability protocols.
Preferred Qualifications:	Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook).
Conditions of Employment:	Must maintain a valid unencumbered drivers license. Please note that if offered employment candidates will be required to furnish a copy of the motor vehicle report (MVR)as part of the background check process. Must be able to perform duties in outdoor and mechanical environments. Must be able to frequently lift up to 25 pounds. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Supplemental Information

Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act information

After careful review of this position and the duties that it performs it has been designated in accordance with the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act as a Not Covered position it does not fall in the category of employees that are eligible for representation by COWINS also known as the union. To learn more about this designation please visit this link:

Applicant Checklist & Minimum Qualifications

E-mail Address
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted by email.

Minimum Qualifications
Your application as submitted is used to determine if you meet Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualifications and ensure that information in your application draw correlations to the Minimum Qualifications. Human Resources Analysts will not infer that you meet the Minimum Qualifications if information isnt detailed in your application.

*Years of experience will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be pro-rated (30 hrs/wk0.75 FTE9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk0.5 FTE6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk0.25 FTE3 mos credit.)*

Commitment to 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.

Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) 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 Nicole Yanez at

Required Experience:

Department InformationWho we are:Welcome to theAurariaCampus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38000 students and approximately 5000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver Metropolitan State Unive...