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Automotive Mechanic II - Pueblo

State of Colorado

Colorado Department of Human Services

Fresh

Salary

$4,238 - $5,085

per month

Closes

March 23, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves repairing and maintaining a fleet of vehicles and equipment, including cars, trucks, buses, and grounds tools, for state facilities in southern Colorado.

The role ensures everything runs safely and efficiently through diagnostics, repairs, inspections, and inventory management.

It's a good fit for someone with hands-on mechanical experience who enjoys working on diverse equipment in a supportive government environment.

Key Requirements

  • Experience diagnosing and repairing vehicle malfunctions to automotive standards
  • Ability to perform routine maintenance like oil changes, brake work, tire services, and electrical repairs
  • Skills in maintaining and repairing grounds equipment and heavy machinery
  • Knowledge of emergency generator testing and maintenance per NFPA requirements
  • Proficiency in documenting work using systems like Maximo and CARS
  • Capability to manage inventory of parts, supplies, and hazardous waste
  • Strong customer service skills for handling fleet processes and safety inspections

Full Job Description

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Division of Facilities Management - South District

The Division of Facilities Management (DFM) is a customer-driven support organization responsible for operating, maintaining and managing the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards.

This is done in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, patients, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities, campuses and in the surrounding neighborhoods.

These services include the day-to-day facility maintenance and operational needs of buildings, grounds, custodial and fleet services.


South District services the following facilities:
  • Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Pueblo (CMHHIP)
  • Spring Creek Youth Services Center
  • Pueblo Regional Center
  • Zebulon Pike Youth Services Center
  • Pueblo Youth Services Center
  • DOC facilities in the Southern District

Requirements

Description of Job

The position repairs and maintains the southern district fleet and implement vehicles to include but not limited to cars, trucks, buses, heavy equipment and all grounds related support equipment.

Also, this position is responsible for minor equipment overhaul, diagnosis and troubleshooting problems within the fleet and grounds equipment inventories.

This position performs scheduled emergency generator testing and maintenance in conformance with all NFPA requirements.

Duties:

  • Diagnose vehicle/equipment malfunctions, and recommend/perform appropriate repairs to meet or exceed automotive standards.

  • Perform all repair requests from customers, i.e.

    lube oil filters, brake inspections and replacements, steering suspension work, engine performance, tire replacement and balance, transmission services, coolant flushes, belt and hose inspection/replacement, charging systems and electrical repairs, and vehicle detailing.

  • Examine vehicles/equipment to identify necessary repairs and/or safety items that may not be included on the repair order, and communicate details to the Supervisor.

  • Maintain, inspect and repair all grounds equipment.

  • Clearly and accurately document all work performed in Maximo, and produce work orders for all fleet vehicles in CARS.

  • Conduct inventories on gasoline, oil, tires, batteries, mechanical parts and garage supplies using multiple inventory programs. Maintain current inventory of hazardous waste to ensure proper disposal and order necessary parts and supplies to complete mechanical work.

  • Provide the highest degree of customer service by managing the Fleet process, in compliance with CDHS policies and procedures.

  • Inspect fleet vehicles to ensure their cleanliness, safety equipment is in proper working order, and fluid levels are at appropriate levels to maintain safety for the customers.

  • Inspects vehicles for damage and notify Supervisor of any problem areas. Responsible for ensuring that all vehicles have the correct documentation for file retention, verify items that need repair/replacement, and expedite the vehicles to ready status.

  • Support in specialized activities to include but not limited to debris removal, weed and grass mowing, equipment repair, snow removal, and other related labor to the grounds department.

  • Snow removal

  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Applicants must have at least two years of experience diagnosing, servicing and repairing automobiles and light trucks (one ton or below).
Substitutions:

Education or completion of a formalized apprenticeship program that relates to this position will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis (e.g., auto mechanic, heavy equipment service technician).

In order to utilize this substitution, you must attach a copy of your transcripts, apprenticeship, certificate of completion, etc., to this job application.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification (attach certification to your application);
  • Experience servicing small engine and small equipment (e.g. lawnmowers, gas powered blowers, trimmers, etc.);
  • Experience in Colorado Automotive Reporting System (CARS);
  • Experience servicing diesel powered emergency generators;
  • Experience servicing diesel powered light trucks "one ton or below".
  • Relevant years of state service experience
Conditions of Employment:

A full pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons.

Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.

  • Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.
  • Must be willing to submit and pass a Motor Vehicle Checks.
  • This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license throughout employment in this position.
    • Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30-days of employment start date.
  • Travel - This position will be required to drive State Vehicles as part of daily work assignment from site to site, equipped with tools to perform daily duties. Travel to training and meetings and on occasion to other districts.
  • Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption.
  • Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test.
  • May be required to work various hours for coverage, weather related issues and essential/emergency services outside of normal business hours.
  • Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials – Proximity to moving, mechanical parts, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to electrical shock, and or working in high exposed places.
  • Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position.

    Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

    CDHS Selection Process
    Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications.

    Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.


    Minimum Qualification Screening Process
    A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position.

    You must complete the official State of Colorado online application.

    Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process.

    You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."

    You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

    Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review
    After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit.

    Your Work Experience/Job Duties
    Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.

    If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

    Supplemental Questions
    Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).

    Appeal Rights

    You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.

    • You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

    • You can find the official appeal form here.

    • You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

      • By email ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), or

      • Postmarked in US Mail to: 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or

      • Hand delivered: 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or

      • Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.


    Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

    • At 303.866.3300, or

    • Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.

    Additional Information

    The Assessment Process


    For additional recruiting questions, please contact Michele.Burkhardt@state.co.us


    About Us & Benefits

    If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS).

    Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado.

    Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:


    Our Values

    We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve.

    We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

  • Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

  • We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

  • Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

  • We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

  • Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.


  • ADA Accommodations
    CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.

    This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_ada@state.co.us.


    EEO Statement
    The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

    We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services.

    Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

    The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives 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.

    Additional Support For Your Application

    Toll Free Applicant Technical Support


    If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g.

    uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time).

    Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

    Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 3/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/13/2026

    Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-colorado-5265324