Operations Specialist Jobs in Colorado
Operations Specialist jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, where technology firms, federal contractors, and healthcare systems drive consistent demand across process improvement, supply chain, and business operations functions. Employers such as Lockheed Martin, DaVita, and Centura Health maintain large operations teams in the state and hire at levels from entry-level analysts to senior operations managers. Colorado's growing aerospace and bioscience sectors add further depth to the market, making it one of the more active hiring environments in the Mountain West. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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$29.87 Hourly
Durango, La Plata County, CO
Full Time
260925.1000.1001
General Services
Facilities & Grounds
09/25/2026
10/11/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
Job Application Fairness Act
In accordance with CO SB23-058, applicants understand that La Plata County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that La Plata County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.
Equal Employment Opportunity
La Plata County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. 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, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your request to HRHelpDesk@lpcgov.org.
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This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities for this job. The duties, expectations and actions listed for this role may change at any time with or without notice.
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Job Summary
Essential Job Functions
Essential functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.
Determines priorities and coordinates support activities between simultaneous activities.
Sets priorities on a daily basis with regard to daily repairs and preventive maintenance activities, inspections, events and landscaping. Meets with vendors and contractors. Troubleshoots problems with HVAC, boilers, roofs, plumbing and drains. Issues orders to subordinate staff and ensures work is completed in a satisfactory and timely manner. Acts as supervisor in the absence of the team leader.
Carries out lead worker responsibilities including: training in job skills, assigning and directing work, making recommendations in performance appraisal, and reporting problems to supervisor.
Works with county facility users to prepare buildings, rooms and other facilities to accommodate all events at the county facilities. Makes changes in the facilities to meet the needs of the group/event. Works with representatives of the group/event and the public to support the success of the operation including: set up, tear down, security, parking and the coordination of utilities such as electrical, lighting, and water.
Operates and maintains a variety of heavy equipment including tractors, motor grader, backhoe, dump trucks and water trucks; performs preventive and major maintenance/repairs on all of the equipment as needed.
Maintains county buildings to include:
Preventive maintenance on stand-by generator, main electric gate, boiler, air compressor, water heater, freezer, refrigerator and icemaker.
Plumbing work; repairs leaking faucets and pipes; unstops and repairs toilets; unstops drains; installs plumbing ducts, pipes, and fixtures; inspects grounds and fields, repairs plumbing and irrigation problems as needed; inspects all pumps, valves and lights.
Maintenance of sprinkler and fire systems; replaces and repairs defective sprinkler heads, gaskets, valves, pumps, smoke, detectors, strobes, pull stations, fire panels, etc.
Troubleshoots and repairs electrical problems in fans, motors, compressors, pumps, air handling units, appliances, etc.; installs special power sources, lighting systems, and multi-voltage switches; replaces electrical motors, elements, fuses, bulbs, and thermostats.
Replaces light bulbs and tubes; installs light ballasts; repairs fixtures.
Moves office equipment including desks, files, books, etc. for County offices.
Performs carpentry work in repairing County buildings and furniture; interprets user requirements; uses provided plans or designs and draws plans; determines materials list; measures, cuts, and assembles materials; finishes project with appropriate paint, stain, varnish, or wood sealer.
Delivers equipment to offices; loads and unloads tools, equipment and materials.
Removes, replaces and repairs pneumatic, electronic, and mechanical locks; disassembles, installs, and repairs locks.
Paints rooms, hallways, and ceilings; patches holes; primes area for painting.
Removes and installs flooring to include carpet, tile and other flooring materials.
Welds and performs metal fabrication.
Repairs washer and dryers and kitchen equipment.
Drives trucks and trailers and operates equipment in the loading and unloading of materials.
Operates and maintains a variety of heavy equipment.
Assists in the selection of materials and equipment utilized in the performance of duties.
Orders supplies and maintains inventory.
Patches leaks in roof.
Cleans and dust offices, vacuums floors, and washes windows.
Maintains grounds; mows grass, rakes, applies insecticides and herbicides, trims weeds, trees and foliage, and performs general landscaping maintenance.
Maintains equipment used in these tasks.
Interacts with the public to exchange and/or provide information.
Maintains the HVAC systems.
Assists with the selection and purchase of various materials and pieces of equipment for county facilities operation and maintenance; orders and picks up supplies and tools required to complete construction projects.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Welders, Power Saws Power Nailers, Cutting Torches, Vehicle, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Mowers, Light/Heavy Construction Equipment, Blowers, Jack Hammer, Vacuum Trailer, Two-Way Radio, Floor Buffers, Farm Tractor/Implements, Snowplow, Skid steer, ATV, side by side, Backhoe, Water truck
Minimum Qualifications Required
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or GED; and,
Three to four years of progressively responsible related experience; or,
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid State Driver's License.
First Aid and CPR Certification (desirable).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment of the building trades (electrical, plumbing, welding, and concrete).
Hazardous materials and the occupational hazards of building trades and of the necessary safety precautions..
Basic landscaping principles and practices.
Basic knowledge in equipment maintenance to include, greasing, fluid belt and hose checking, tire inflation procedures.
Procedures, policies, and operations within area of assignment.
Skill in:
Operation and routine maintenance of light and heavy equipment.
Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff.
Effective written and oral communications.
Ability to:
Ability to develop skill in locating and correcting defects in building installations, fixtures, and equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to take a special construction project from conception through construction to completion.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action Statement
La Plata County prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with La Plata County on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or genetic information.
La Plata County is an equal opportunity employer. La Plata County takes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for protected classes, persons with disabilities and for covered veterans. Covered veterans include: special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Vietnam era veterans, or any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge was authorized.
Inquiries regarding La Plata County's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to:
Director of Human Resources
1101 E 2nd Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
Tel: (970)382-6361
Fax: (970)375-7985
Email: HRHelpdesk@lpcgov.org
La Plata County offers an extensive comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid parental leave and long term disability.
$29.87 Hourly
Durango, La Plata County, CO
Full Time
260925.1000.1001
General Services
Facilities & Grounds
09/25/2026
10/11/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
Job Application Fairness Act
In accordance with CO SB23-058, applicants understand that La Plata County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that La Plata County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.
Equal Employment Opportunity
La Plata County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. 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, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your request to HRHelpDesk@lpcgov.org.
* * * * * * * * *
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities for this job. The duties, expectations and actions listed for this role may change at any time with or without notice.
* * * * * * * * *
Job Summary
Essential Job Functions
Essential functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.
Determines priorities and coordinates support activities between simultaneous activities.
Sets priorities on a daily basis with regard to daily repairs and preventive maintenance activities, inspections, events and landscaping. Meets with vendors and contractors. Troubleshoots problems with HVAC, boilers, roofs, plumbing and drains. Issues orders to subordinate staff and ensures work is completed in a satisfactory and timely manner. Acts as supervisor in the absence of the team leader.
Carries out lead worker responsibilities including: training in job skills, assigning and directing work, making recommendations in performance appraisal, and reporting problems to supervisor.
Works with county facility users to prepare buildings, rooms and other facilities to accommodate all events at the county facilities. Makes changes in the facilities to meet the needs of the group/event. Works with representatives of the group/event and the public to support the success of the operation including: set up, tear down, security, parking and the coordination of utilities such as electrical, lighting, and water.
Operates and maintains a variety of heavy equipment including tractors, motor grader, backhoe, dump trucks and water trucks; performs preventive and major maintenance/repairs on all of the equipment as needed.
Maintains county buildings to include:
Preventive maintenance on stand-by generator, main electric gate, boiler, air compressor, water heater, freezer, refrigerator and icemaker.
Plumbing work; repairs leaking faucets and pipes; unstops and repairs toilets; unstops drains; installs plumbing ducts, pipes, and fixtures; inspects grounds and fields, repairs plumbing and irrigation problems as needed; inspects all pumps, valves and lights.
Maintenance of sprinkler and fire systems; replaces and repairs defective sprinkler heads, gaskets, valves, pumps, smoke, detectors, strobes, pull stations, fire panels, etc.
Troubleshoots and repairs electrical problems in fans, motors, compressors, pumps, air handling units, appliances, etc.; installs special power sources, lighting systems, and multi-voltage switches; replaces electrical motors, elements, fuses, bulbs, and thermostats.
Replaces light bulbs and tubes; installs light ballasts; repairs fixtures.
Moves office equipment including desks, files, books, etc. for County offices.
Performs carpentry work in repairing County buildings and furniture; interprets user requirements; uses provided plans or designs and draws plans; determines materials list; measures, cuts, and assembles materials; finishes project with appropriate paint, stain, varnish, or wood sealer.
Delivers equipment to offices; loads and unloads tools, equipment and materials.
Removes, replaces and repairs pneumatic, electronic, and mechanical locks; disassembles, installs, and repairs locks.
Paints rooms, hallways, and ceilings; patches holes; primes area for painting.
Removes and installs flooring to include carpet, tile and other flooring materials.
Welds and performs metal fabrication.
Repairs washer and dryers and kitchen equipment.
Drives trucks and trailers and operates equipment in the loading and unloading of materials.
Operates and maintains a variety of heavy equipment.
Assists in the selection of materials and equipment utilized in the performance of duties.
Orders supplies and maintains inventory.
Patches leaks in roof.
Cleans and dust offices, vacuums floors, and washes windows.
Maintains grounds; mows grass, rakes, applies insecticides and herbicides, trims weeds, trees and foliage, and performs general landscaping maintenance.
Maintains equipment used in these tasks.
Interacts with the public to exchange and/or provide information.
Maintains the HVAC systems.
Assists with the selection and purchase of various materials and pieces of equipment for county facilities operation and maintenance; orders and picks up supplies and tools required to complete construction projects.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Welders, Power Saws Power Nailers, Cutting Torches, Vehicle, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Mowers, Light/Heavy Construction Equipment, Blowers, Jack Hammer, Vacuum Trailer, Two-Way Radio, Floor Buffers, Farm Tractor/Implements, Snowplow, Skid steer, ATV, side by side, Backhoe, Water truck
Minimum Qualifications Required
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or GED; and,
Three to four years of progressively responsible related experience; or,
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid State Driver's License.
First Aid and CPR Certification (desirable).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Practices, methods, tools, materials, and equipment of the building trades (electrical, plumbing, welding, and concrete).
Hazardous materials and the occupational hazards of building trades and of the necessary safety precautions..
Basic landscaping principles and practices.
Basic knowledge in equipment maintenance to include, greasing, fluid belt and hose checking, tire inflation procedures.
Procedures, policies, and operations within area of assignment.
Skill in:
Operation and routine maintenance of light and heavy equipment.
Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff.
Effective written and oral communications.
Ability to:
Ability to develop skill in locating and correcting defects in building installations, fixtures, and equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to take a special construction project from conception through construction to completion.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action Statement
La Plata County prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with La Plata County on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or genetic information.
La Plata County is an equal opportunity employer. La Plata County takes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for protected classes, persons with disabilities and for covered veterans. Covered veterans include: special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Vietnam era veterans, or any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge was authorized.
Inquiries regarding La Plata County's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to:
Director of Human Resources
1101 E 2nd Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
Tel: (970)382-6361
Fax: (970)375-7985
Email: HRHelpdesk@lpcgov.org
La Plata County offers an extensive comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid parental leave and long term disability.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Energy
- Food & Beverage
- Banking & Financial Services
- Investment & Asset Management
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations specialist jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field
- Two or more years of experience in operations, logistics, or process coordination
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Strong analytical skills with experience in data reporting and performance metrics
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Operations Specialist Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operations specialist in Colorado?
Most Colorado employers expect a bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, supply chain, or a related discipline as the baseline. The role carries no state-issued license in Colorado, so the path runs through education, relevant work experience, and certifications such as a Certified Associate in Project Management or a Lean Six Sigma credential. Larger Colorado employers in aerospace and healthcare often prefer candidates who have worked in regulated environments with documented process improvement experience.
Which companies hire operations specialists in Colorado?
Colorado operations specialist roles are posted by DICK'S Sporting Goods, Twilio, and SumUp and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's concentration of defense contractors, healthcare networks, and technology companies means demand is spread across multiple sectors rather than a single dominant industry.
Which Colorado cities have the most operations specialist jobs?
Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins hold the highest number of operations specialist openings in Colorado. Denver dominates as the state's commercial and corporate hub, drawing hiring from technology, healthcare, and financial services companies, while Colorado Springs benefits from a strong federal and defense contractor presence, and Boulder anchors activity in bioscience and software operations.
Are there remote operations specialist jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 55% of operations specialist openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves data analysis, reporting, and cross-functional coordination rather than on-site physical operations. Roles focused on systems administration, vendor management, and business process oversight are the most consistently remote-eligible.
How can I get hired as a operations specialist in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an operations coordinator or administrative analyst role at a mid-size Colorado company, which serves as a direct stepping stone into an operations specialist title. Colorado employers in healthcare, such as Centura Health and SCL Health, and in aerospace, such as Lockheed Martin, run rotational associate programs and internship pipelines that place candidates without deep experience. A Lean Six Sigma White Belt or a project management certificate from a Colorado community college adds a measurable edge for applicants coming from adjacent roles in customer service, logistics coordination, or office administration.
Where can I find and apply to operations specialist jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to operations specialist jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Colorado employers across industries. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, experience level, and preferred location within the state, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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