About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $22.01 - $33.02. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location

In this position, you can expect to work in-office 5 days a week. This position will be based out of the Denver Human Services Castro office and will also be expected to work out of four additional locations as needed.

What You’ll Do

At Denver Human Services (DHS), we envision a healthy community where people are connected, supported, safe, and well. One in three people in Denver turn to DHS for support at all stages of life. Our employees help children, older adults, families, and individuals navigate social and economic pressures by connecting them to services and experts who support their overall well-being.

The Facilities, Safety and Security Division (FSS) of Denver Human Services is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as the Utility Worker II for the Facilities Operation Management Team. 

The Utility Worker II:

• Reviews and coordinates the maintenance and repair of agency equipment and/or facilities.

• Meets with City personnel, vendors, contractors, and/or utilities as needed to assist in coordinating maintenance,

• repair, and/or alteration projects.

• Processes work orders for building and equipment maintenance, repair, and/or new construction.

• Coordinates deliveries of supplies, equipment, and furniture.

• Orders supplies, materials, parts and monitor’s inventory.

• Implements safety and other work-related standards and develops procedures to ensure compliance.

• By position, participates as a team member that analyzes equipment needs, collects information, and recommends. the purchase of new equipment.

• Install, reconfigure, and move office furniture including modular furniture.

• Scheduling of vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance program.

• Knowledgeable in basic maintenance and construction practices.

• By position, inspects facilities and equipment for conformance to agency security and safety regulations.

• Reviews and coordinates the maintenance and repair of agency equipment and/or facilities.

• Meets with City personnel, vendors, contractors, and/or utilities as needed to assist in coordinating maintenance, repair, and/or alteration projects.

• Processes work orders for building and equipment maintenance, repair, and/or new construction.

• Reviews work upon completion for adherence to guidelines and standards.

• Orders supplies, materials, and parts and monitor’s inventory.

• Implements safety and other work-related standards and develops procedures to ensure compliance.

• Plans, schedules, coordinates, and assigns work for assigned employees.

• Employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other City agencies to support core functions of the City during a City-wide emergency declared by the Mayor.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additionally, the Utility Worker II will assist with:

• Event setup

• Pickup and delivery of materials and supplies

• Furniture assembly and moving

• Painting, patching walls, and light carpentry

• Whiteboard installation

• Entering and scheduling work orders

• Unclogging toilets and basic plumbing assistance

• Emergency response support

• Small equipment operation

• Traffic control and barricade placement

• Safe use of hand tools and power tools

• Assist with snow removal (dispersing snow melt, shoveling, ice removal)

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• At least 2 years of Customer Service Experience

• Excellent communication skills

• Experience with MS Office Suite

• Well organized and detail oriented

• A self-starter

• Experience with installation of Systems Furniture

• Able to multi-task

• Experience with Salesforce/Hexagon or other work order systems.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: None
• Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience performing unskilled labor work.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement.  
• Licensure: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Thursday, December 11th, 2025 Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than December 11th date at 11:59pm to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ2041 Utility Worker II

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$22.01 - $33.02

Target Pay

Based on experience.

Agency

Denver Human Services

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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