Detention Maintenance Technician (Sheriff's Office)

Job Number: 657 Salary: $26.58 - $39.88 Department: Sheriff's Office Division: Facilities Maint Team 3 Location: 7375 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO, 80112 Job Type: Hourly Full-Time Posting Date: 08/20/2026 Closing Date: 09/03/2026

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE:

While the full salary range for the Detention Maintenance Technician position is $26.58 - $39.88 hourly / $55,286.40 - $82,950.40 annually, the anticipated hiring range is $26.58 - $33.22 hourly / $55,286.40 - $69,097.60 annually. Final salary is DOQ.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Works with minimal supervision and is responsible to the Facilities Maintenance Foreman. Performs a variety of duties associated with the maintenance and repair of the Detention Facilities and grounds. Supervises sentenced inmate workers in a variety of duties associated with the maintenance and care of Detention Facility and Sheriff's Administration building.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. In addition, the Sheriff's Office reserves the right to change the duties and essential functions of this job at any time.

• Operates and repairs equipment to include those used for ground maintenance and snow removal.
• Maintains detention facility security equipment, including video monitoring equipment, switching equipment, electronic doors, lock system and equipment, communications system, electrical outlets and electronic control panels.
• Performs maintenance and repair on detention kitchen, laundry, landscaping, and housekeeping equipment.
• Fabricates parts from various materials to meet the needs of the detention facility.
• Performs shop work, including repair of furniture, vacuums, pressure washer, carpet cleaner.
• Works with external contractors, and with County maintenance, in ensuring that facility maintenance needs are met.
• Performs supervision over inmate trustees on a project basis.
• Operates computers and standard office equipment including commonly used computer software programs as required by the position.
• Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as determined at the Sheriff's Office discretion.
• Is available and willing to work such weekends and holidays as the Sheriff's Office determines are necessary or desirable to meet its needs. May be required to be on-call.
• Performs duties both on and offsite.
• Interacts effectively with others.
• Perrforms other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the electronic and technical equipment associated with security environments (i.e. CCTV, cameras, DVR's, door access, intercoms, locks, and keys).
• Knowledge of plumbing and plumbing principles.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repairs of commercial kitchen and laundry equipment.
• Possess journeyman level knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the building and maintenance trades.
• Knowledge of commercial carpentry, framing, and finishing.
• Skilled in following electrical circuits, understanding mechanical controls and the reading and understanding of electrical wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Skilled in reading and understanding blueprints.
• Skilled in the use of commonly used equipment and tools related to metal fabrication (i.e. welder, lathe, band saw, torch, drill press, etc.).
• Skilled in troubleshooting.
• Skilled in multi-tasking and prioritizing daily projects.
• Skilled in the use of computers and commonly used computer software programs, as well as any other standard office equipment as required by the position.
• Ability to operate and repair basic landscaping, and facility cleaning equipment. (i.e. floor buffers, floor scrubbers, vacuums, mowers, etc.).
• Ability to operate and maintain snow removal equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform physical tasks assigned to this position.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
• Ability to apply sound reasoning and decision-making.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with all staff.
• Ability to get along well with others.

EDUCATION: High School Graduate or GED Equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) years' experience in maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds. OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience that satisfy the requirements of the job.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: None.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

Experience in a correctional environment.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within the initial status period.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License.

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.

Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

• Occasional use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery and writing utensils.
• Constantly involved in oral and auditory interaction, enabling interpersonal communication, including automated devices such as the telephone and radio, as well as personal interaction with inmates.
• Spends 10% of the time sitting, 40% standing, 50% walking while on the job.
• Constantly stoops, kneels, pushes, pulls, crouches and balances while performing maintenance duties.
• Frequently uses visual capacity including depth perception, color vision, and peripheral vision enabling completion of maintenance duties.
• Occasionally lifts or carries up to 100 lbs. when moving office supplies or equipment.

This includes receiving a DUI within the past five (5) years, having your driver's license suspended for any reason within the past five (5) years, and having five (5) or more tickets within the past five (5) years.

• Outside activities which may be deemed a conflict of interest
• Revelation or discovery of assaultive behavior
• Documented record of prior poor work performance
• Unsuccessful completion of any basic requirement
• Inability to perform the essential functions of the position
• Police history - type, frequency and nature of contact(s)
• Providing false or misleading information during the application/selection process

It is the policy of the Sheriff's Office to not discuss the reasons why applicants were not selected for hire. There is no flexibility to this policy. Applicants may be notified of their disqualification at any point in the selection process. If you receive such a notice, it simply means that you do not meet our standards at this time. Receiving this notice does not indicate that you are ineligible to apply with other agencies.

The screening process for any position within the Sheriff's Office may include written test(s), an oral interview, skills test(s) and/or other selection methods designed to measure applicants' ability to perform the essential functions of the job they are seeking.

Additional required tests/examinations also include:

• Phase I Suitability Exam
• Polygraph Examination

Additional screening may include:

• Psychological Evaluation
• Medical Examination, including a drug screen
• Background Investigation - This will include, but is not limited to, contact with the applicant's former employers, associates, neighbors and other pertinent sources. Applicant's military history, school records, police records and driving record will also be investigated. All examinations are conducted by qualified/licensed individuals designated by the Sheriff's Office at the Sheriff's Office expense.