Colorado maintenance technician employment contract template

Colorado Maintenance Technician Employment Agreement

This Colorado Maintenance Technician Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and effective as of [Date], by and between [Employer Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

1. Position

The Employer hereby employs Employee as a Maintenance Technician.

The Employee accepts such employment and agrees to perform the duties described below.

• Option A: Routine and emergency repair of building systems.
• Option B: Inspection and preventative maintenance.
• Option C: Documentation of maintenance activities.
• Option D: Operation of specific tools and equipment (e.g., HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical work, painting, carpentry, groundskeeping).
• Option E: Responding to work orders within set response times.
• Option F: Compliance with manufacturers' instructions.
• Option G: Maintaining safety systems.
• Option H: Communication and reporting on facility conditions.
• Option I: Participation in training or safety meetings.

2. Licenses and Certifications

Employee represents and warrants that they possess the following valid licenses and certifications required for this position in Colorado: [List Licenses/Certifications, e.g., EPA Section 608 for refrigerant handling, Electrical/Plumbing registrations].

Employee agrees to maintain and recertify such licenses and certifications as required.

• Option A: Employer will reimburse recertification costs subject to [Specific Conditions].
• Option B: Employee is responsible for all recertification costs.

3. Work Location

The primary work location will be at [Property Address, e.g., Multi-family residential properties, commercial buildings, or industrial sites] in [City, Colorado].

• Option A: Employee may be required to travel to other locations within [Radius] of the primary work location.
• Option B: Employee will be on-call on a rotating basis as determined by the Employer.

4. Work Schedule

The regular full-time work schedule is [Number] hours per week, [Days of the Week], from [Start Time] to [End Time].

• Option A: Employee may be required to work overtime as needed. Overtime will be compensated according to Colorado law.
• Option B: Employee will be required to participate in shift work. Shift differential will be paid as described in Section 5.

Employee is entitled to rest and meal breaks as required by Colorado labor law.

Guaranteed minimum paid hours per week: [Number].

5. Compensation

The Employee shall receive an hourly wage of [Dollar Amount] per hour, or a salary of [Dollar Amount] per year. This complies with Colorado minimum wage laws.

Overtime will be paid at one and one-half (1.5) times the regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as per the Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Order (COMPS Order).

Pay Cycle: Employee will be paid [Frequency, e.g., Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly].

Method of Wage Payment: [Method, e.g., Direct deposit, Check].

Final Pay: Upon termination of employment, Employee will receive all wages due within the timeframe required by Colorado law.

6. Bonuses and Allowances

The Employee may be eligible for the following bonuses and allowances:

• Option A: Call-out bonus: [Dollar Amount].
• Option B: Shift differential: [Dollar Amount].
• Option C: Tool stipend: [Dollar Amount] per [Frequency].
• Option D: Uniform stipend: [Dollar Amount] per [Frequency].
• Option E: Cell phone allowance: [Dollar Amount] per [Frequency].
• Option F: Vehicle allowance: [Dollar Amount] per [Frequency].
• Option G: Reimbursement for work-related travel at [Dollar Amount] per mile.
• Option H: Per diem for work at varying job sites: [Dollar Amount] per day.

7. Benefits

Employee may be eligible for the following benefits, subject to the terms and conditions of the Employer’s benefit plans and Colorado law:

• Option A: Health insurance.
• Option B: Dental insurance.
• Option C: Vision insurance.
• Option D: Paid vacation time, accrued at a rate of [Number] days per [Frequency].
• Option E: Sick leave, compliant with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), accrued at a rate of [Number] hours per [Accrual Period]. Carryover and use procedures are as per the Employer's policy and HFWA.
• Option F: Compliance with the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program.
• Option G: Paid holidays: [List of Holidays].
• Option H: Retirement benefits: [Description].
• Option I: Workers’ compensation insurance as required by Colorado statute.
• Option J: Life insurance.
• Option K: Disability insurance.
• Option L: Tuition/Certification reimbursement for job-related training/licenses, subject to [Conditions].

8. Probationary Period

• Option A: The Employee's employment is subject to a probationary period of [Number] days. Successful completion will be determined by [Criteria].
• Option B: There is no probationary period.

9. Supervision and Communication

The Employee's direct supervisor is [Supervisor Name].

The Employee will report hazards, incidents, and maintenance logs according to the following protocols: [Protocols].

10. Safety

Employee shall comply with the Colorado Occupational Safety and Health Act (COSHA), Fire Code, hazardous material handling procedures, and the Employer’s workplace safety protocols.

Employee is required to participate in mandatory safety training and regular safety audits.

11. Documentation

Employee shall maintain accurate and complete documentation of all maintenance tasks.

Employee shall use the following system for work order tracking: [System Name].

12. Confidentiality

Employee shall maintain the confidentiality of the Employer’s proprietary operational processes, building security systems, and tenant/customer information.

13. Work Product

All work product, including project plans, maintenance records, and custom modifications, is the property of the Employer.

14. At-Will Employment

Employment with the Employer is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause, subject to the termination procedures outlined below and Colorado law.

15. Termination

Upon termination, the Employer shall provide the Employee with all wages due within the timeframe required by Colorado law.

The Employee shall return all tools, equipment, and company property to the Employer.

Unused vacation or PTO will be paid out according to the Employer’s policy and Colorado law.

16. Layoff

In the event of a layoff or reduction in force, the Employer will determine which positions will be eliminated based on [Criteria].

• Option A: Severance pay will be offered according to the Employer’s severance policy.
• Option B: No severance pay will be offered.

The Employer will comply with all applicable Colorado laws regarding layoff notification.

17. Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment

The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA).

Employee should report any instances of discrimination or harassment to [Designated Person/Department].

18. Compliance with Codes

Employee shall comply with all applicable Colorado safety, building, and environmental codes.

19. Outside Employment

• Option A: Employee shall not engage in outside employment that conflicts with the interests of the Employer.
• Option B: Employee shall not work for clients or competitors of the Employer.

Any non-compete agreement must meet Colorado's "highly compensated" exception and be narrowly tailored for trade secrets, and must include mandatory notice under C.R.S. §8-2-113.

20. Reporting Procedures

Employee shall report any injuries, workplace incidents, or building code violations to [Designated Person/Department].

Employee may report concerns anonymously without fear of retaliation, as per Colorado whistleblower statutes.

21. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through the following process:

• Initial internal complaint investigation.
• Mediation/Arbitration (if agreed upon by both parties).

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado.

Venue for any legal action shall be in [County Name] County, Colorado.

22. Drug and Alcohol Testing/Background Checks

Employee may be subject to drug and alcohol testing and/or background checks in accordance with Colorado and federal law.

If driving company vehicles is required, Employee will be subject to DMV record reviews according to applicable laws.

23. Training

Employee shall participate in mandatory annual safety and compliance training.

The Employer reserves the right to update the Employee’s duties as technology or building codes change.

24. Accommodations

The Employer will provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities as required by the Colorado Employment Opportunity Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

25. Professional Appearance and Conduct

Employee shall maintain a professional appearance and adhere to the Employer’s PPE policies and site access/security procedures.

26. Policy Changes

The Employer reserves the right to implement or change its policies with proper notice to the Employee.

27. Acknowledgement

Employee acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to all the terms and conditions of this Agreement and all policies referenced herein.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

[Employer Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

[Employee Name]

Signature: ____________________________

Date: ____________________________