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Facility Craftsman at Ft. Carson

State of Colorado

Colorado Springs, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Aug 2026

💰 $55,941/yr

About the role

Posting number: OAA00006

Department: Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Division: Army National Guard

Job classification: Structural Trades II

Posting type: Promotional

Categories: Grounds & Landscaping, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

The Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has three major operational divisions: Colorado 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!

Examples of duties

This position is located in Colorado Springs and supports the Maneuver Area Training and Equipment Site (MATES) at Ft. Carson with maintenance and repair. This position is expected to operate independently and report to a regional Labor, Trades, and Crafts Operations Supervisor. Duties include, but are not limited to:

performing basic preventative maintenance checks and services on various mechanical equipment;
repairing doors, windows, ceilings, and stairs;
applying and finishing dry wall, patching holes in walls, texturing, and re-gluing cove bases;
conducting repairs of plumbing fixtures, and unclogging pipes and drains;
installing, repairing, and replacing lights and switches, outlets, pumps, motors, controls, intercoms, fuses, circuit breakers, thermostats, and fan relays;
servicing air conditioning and heating units according to operation and maintenance guidelines;
maintaining interior/exterior security lights and fire sprinkler systems;
painting interior and exterior buildings and trim;
installing windows, blinds, carpeting, floor tile, ceiling tile, new window glass, and cased glazing;
moving furniture and equipment as well as performing a variety of manual labor tasks using hand tools and test equipment;
adjusting, troubleshooting, and repairing sprinkler systems as required;
replacing light bulbs, ballast, and controls in a variety of environments;
pulling weeds, cutting and trimming lawns, planter beds, and trees using trimmers and lawn mowers, and installing or repairing sprinkler and drip systems;
repairing fencing, trash pick-up and removal, maintaining cleanliness of grounds, and assessing and coordinating pest control services through contractors for indoor and outdoor treatments;
snow removal on unheated walks and parking lots as necessary utilizing vehicle-mounted plows and snow-blowers; and
performing administrative tasks such as ordering parts and supplies, following prescribed departmental procurement and invoicing procedures, entering work orders into the established computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), tracking labor hours on a monthly timesheet.

Qualifications

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

D6D2XX Structural Trades II

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Four (4) years of experience in a full complement of structural trades duties (building maintenance trades including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, HVAC, ground maintenance, or locksmithing).
Possess and maintain a valid and current Colorado Driver's License.
Willing and able to take and pass on-going college-level classes to maintain currency in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and various trades-related curricula.
Must be able to successfully pass a ten-year background investigation.
Ability to gain and maintain a security clearance.
Candidates must complete an official State of Colorado on-line application form. Resumes received in lieu of a complete and