Building Services Technician

About the Department

Basic Purpose of the Job:
Under general direction, performs technical duties and administrative responsibilities in support of the City’s Building Services Division within the Community Development Department; provides public assistance in building and development related matters.

Position Duties

Essential Functions:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Provide information to the public/permit applicants regarding building permit requirements, inspection, and general requirements of the permit process. Respond to questions and communicate procedures and regulations for building permit applications, building codes, zoning codes and other related ordinances and local laws. Research information for customers as required.
• Process permit applications and plans; determine processing needs for projects. Receive applications for residential and commercial building, temporary building, fence, gas, mechanical, solar, roofing, and plumbing permits. Review permit documents to verify accuracy and completeness of information. 
• Process permit applications and plans; determine processing needs for projects. Receive applications for residential and commercial building, temporary building, fence, gas, mechanical, solar, roofing, and plumbing permits. Review permit documents to verify accuracy and completeness of information. 
• Issue building, plumbing, gas, mechanical, solar, roofing, temporary structure, and fence permits. Issue plumber and gasfitter licenses. Maintain current fee schedules and calculate fees based on those established fee schedules.
• Schedule building inspections. Verify projects have required submittal documentation including gas and plumbing permits and engineering foundation letters.  Communicate any missing details with contractors or applicants. Create and mail permit expiration letters.
• Prepare monthly and yearly reports on construction activity. Prepare and maintain presentations for such reports. Post information to City’s website.
• Assist in scheduling meetings for Building Division staff. Assist in Planning Commission meetings in absence of Deputy City Clerk or other Community Development Department staff, including preparation and distribution of agendas and packets, transcribing meeting minutes, and insuring public noticing for meetings is met.
• Provide technical and clerical support to Building Services Division and Community Development staff, commissions, boards, and City Council. Assist with documentation for projects and presentations. Assist with workshops, code updates, forms, and budget.
• Maintain permitting software database of all permits issued. Maintain all old records including documents, plats, and files that pre-date permitting software, and add them to the permitting software system. Create and maintain systems for locating old records. Research records requests according to the Open Records Act.
• Establish and maintain manual and computerized files and/or information to other departments as required including county assessor requests and public records requests. Research, collect and compile information in order to establish and maintain manual and computerized records. Create and maintain updates to department forms and post on website.
• Participate and be staff liaison for the Community Development Department on the City's Accessibility Committee. Assist with website updates and maintenance for the Community Development Department.

Core Beliefs:
Core beliefs are deeply held values and assumptions that guide individuals in the workplace. Core beliefs define how we do things. By establishing core beliefs, the City of Montrose is creating a common culture that shapes employee behavior in a positive and predictable manner. When these beliefs are shared, they create cohesiveness and mutual commitment in the organization and flexibility to changes as they occur.

Our core beliefs are centered on exceptional service and are based around treating our customers and fellow team members with dignity and respect. We value teamwork and recognize that we must continually strive to improve the customer experience. Every team member, regardless of job title, plays a part in creating a service environment and each are empowered to respond to the needs of our customers and teammates. We have six Core Beliefs: Respect, Ethics, Leadership, Accountability, Transparency, Excellence in Service (RELATE).

Minimum Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, associates degree in business related studies from an accredited college preferred.
• Two (2) years prior experience in high traffic customer service and front counter work required.
• Strong computer skills including MS office and Google Workspace products and ability to utilize a terminal for survey computation and digital mapping.
• Familiarity with and ability to utilize permitting software and GIS based digital mapping.    

Licensures & Certificates (must be active and current.):

• Current Colorado driver’s license with acceptable record.    

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
Moderate physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 20 pounds; frequent lifting, carrying, walking and standing, hand/eye coordination for operation of personal computer; vision for reading and preparing written reports and documents; frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communications with employees and citizens.  Works primarily in clean, comfortable environment. Occasional driving and walking in inclement weather. Occasional minimal exposure to dust or other air particulates. Subject to interruptions and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.    

Other Qualifications

Late applications will not be accepted. All candidates are subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen. The City of Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.

City Hall is operated by the government of the city of Montrose in Colorado, which works for the welfare of the general public. The city of Montrose in Colorado operates finance, purchasing and utilities departments. The city offers trash collection, community development, recycling and animal control services. Its police department provides a range of crime prevention and code enforcement services. The city of Montrose in Colorado has a population of more than 17,800. Its public works department is responsible for the development, maintenance and operation of the city s streets, parks, trails, and sewer and water systems. In addition, the city provides online information on neighborhoods.