Salary : $81,552.00 - $117,396.00 Annually
Location : Boulder County, CO
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 6935(MW5)
Department: Public Works
Division: PWD BSV Bldg Services
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/15/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
DescriptionBoulder County Public Works Department is seeking to hire a
Building Services Operations Supervisor. The Building Services Maintenance Operations Supervisor is a supervisory level classification in the Maintenance series. The Building Service Maintenance Operations Supervisor performs variety supervisory, administrative and technical duties with responsibility for directing the work of multiple building maintenance crews at multiple sites, requiring independent judgment and thorough knowledge of departmental operations, in the development and maintenance of county buildings and grounds.
This position will work
Monday-Friday 6am to 2:30pm. This position will work out of 2525 13th Street 2nd floor in
Boulder, CO. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is
non-exempt. Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.Hiring Salary Range: $81,552.00 - $99,474.00 Annually
Tentative Hiring Timeline: - Phone Screening: Week of November 16th
- First Round Interviews: Week of November 16th
- Second Round Interviews: Week of November 23rd
- Reference Check: Week of November 23rd
New employees receive anof vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify).Boulder County offers including pension contributions.
Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit for more information.
Examples of Duties - Supervises Building Services Maintenance Foremen and crews at multiple sites
- Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews and inspects the work of maintenance and grounds employees in accordance with established standard operating procedures
- Plans, organizes and reviews the work performed by outside contractors
- Implements preventive/routine maintenance and improvement projects on properties administered by the Building Services Department
- Monitors, repairs and adjusts building control system to insure systems are operating properly and efficiently as possible
- Performs skilled duties in maintaining and repairs of building equipment including HVAC, boilers, chillers, plumbing and electrical systems
- Performs and supervises snow removal operations for multiple sites
- Performs skilled duties in the operation and maintenance of hand tools, power tools and equipment
- Conducts performance evaluations, counsels' employees concerning performance and recommends personnel actions in the areas of hiring, promotion, discipline and termination
- Plans and schedules training and safety courses for staff
- May be required to respond to emergencies after hours
- Performs related duties, as required
- May be reassigned in emergency situations
Required QualificationsPLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of
- A high school diploma or equivalent
AND
- At least seven years of large commercial building maintenance experience, including: preventive maintenance, trouble shooting and repairs of HVAC, boiler, chiller, plumbing, electrical systems, light carpentry work and oversight of grounds/landscape maintenance with at least four years of supervisory experience and three years of building automation system experience in monitoring and making adjustments to insure system operability.
BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:- A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting
DRIVER'S LICENSE & RELIABLE VEHICLE:- Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL:- Candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical
Supplemental Information PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:7-10 years commercial building maintenance in a government setting.
5+ years as a supervisor with oversite of multiple buildings and staff.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:- Thorough knowledge of the use of materials, equipment and procedures necessary for maintaining large commercial buildings and landscape
- Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to large commercial buildings and landscape maintenance
- Thorough knowledge of county and department values, policy and procedures
- Skilled in supervision, leadership and the ability to work effectively with other employees, agencies and the public
- Thorough knowledge and practices of green building materials and methods for the care and maintenance of facilities, the management of energy efficient systems and recycling of waste
- Skilled in diagnosing/troubleshooting and repairing equipment associated with large commercial buildings
- Ability to read and interpret blue prints, engineering drawings, schematics and MSDS information
- Ability to work efficiently with Microsoft office, teams, and outlook. Creating SOP's
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Back and Upper Body (lifting)
Frequently lift 1-10 lb. tools and materials above head.
Frequently lift from floor to waist with one hand 10-50 lb. power tools, equipment, and supplies. Occasionally lift 100 lb. bags of ice melt with another employee (two man lift) from chest height to floor or the reverse.
Occasionally lift items weighing 40-100 lbs.
Operate large power equipment weighing 100 lbs. or more.
Hands/Arms
Occasional plumbing work necessitates working with large 25 lb. wrenches, which requires lifting from floor to waist height with two hands.
Frequently grip, twist, pull, push, lift, swing and operate a variety of hand tools, power tools and equipment.
Use finger dexterity to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator and operate tools and equipment.
Body Movement
Constant walking and stair climbing.
Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, standing, and working from ladders on heights from 4-12 ft. in height.
Frequently handle shovels; 20 lb. pry bars, and 8 lb. sledgehammers.
Occasional shoveling, pushing, pulling and working from ladders, scaffolding or lift equipment 12 ft. high or higher.
Frequently work with hands and arms reaching overhead.
Vision
Must be able to read printed materials and a computer screen.
Must have the ability to differentiate wires and other items by color.
Hearing and Speech
Must be able to communicate in person, over the telephone and/or by two-way radio.
As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:
- Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found
- Additional Benefits include
- Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
- 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
- Breast feeding friendly-work environment
- Infants-at-work policy
- Access to LifeMart and Benefits Hub discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
- Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- PERA 401k
- Social Security retirement plans
- Additional Life and Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
- County-paid tuition assistance
- Eligible for PSLF-
- Free EcoPass
- Hospital Indemnity
- ID Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
- Generous paid time off
- Holidays
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King's Birthday January
- Presidents' Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Indigenous People's Day
- General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day November
- Friday after Thanksgiving*
- Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
- Vacation**
- 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
- Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
- Medical**
- Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.
- PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA
- Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
- Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 15.80%
*The District Attorney's Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
**Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.
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How do you meet the minimum qualifications of at least seven years of large commercial building maintenance experience, including: preventive maintenance, trouble shooting and repairs of HVAC, boiler, chiller, plumbing, electrical systems, light carpentry work and oversight of grounds/landscape maintenance, four years of supervisory experience and three years of building automation system experience in monitoring and making adjustments to insure system operability?
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What types of repair work are you proficient in performing on mechanical and electrical equipment in commercial buildings?
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Can you describe your experience with the various materials commonly used in large commercial building maintenance (e.g., flooring, roofing, wall systems, plumbing fixtures, electrical components)?
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How do you ensure that your team adheres to safety protocols? What steps do you take to address unsafe practices?
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What kinds of experiences have you had working with others with different backgrounds than your own?
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What is an example of a racial inequity you have noticed within the Boulder County community?
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