24/7 On‑Site HVAC Tech for Critical Facility Ops

LAUKOA; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employee assistance program

Flexible work environment

Voluntary benefits options

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking an experienced HVAC Mechanic to provide 24/7/365 on-site support for the NIST Boulder campus. You will monitor and maintain HVAC systems, respond to alarms, perform preventive maintenance, and support Central Utility Plant operations.

The ideal candidate has five years of HVAC experience in commercial or central plant environments, holds a Universal CFC/EPA 608 certification, and is familiar with building automation systems and CMMS.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of HVAC mechanic experience in commercial, industrial, or central plant environments.
• Must hold a current Universal CFC/EPA Section 608 certification.
• Workers handling refrigerants must meet the applicable Class III technician requirements of 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F.
• Experience with packaged HVAC units, air handling units, refrigeration equipment, pumps, and related mechanical systems.
• Experience with building automation systems and CMMS is preferred.
• Factory training or certification for Liebert, Data Aire, Carrier, Ingersoll Rand, or other critical equipment is preferred when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Remain on the NIST Boulder campus during duty and respond to alarms and notifications within 15 minutes.
• Support Central Utility Plant operations and respond to campus HVAC alarms, water leaks, equipment failures, and other facility conditions.
• Perform mechanical room rounds during assigned shifts and document conditions using required daily reports.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on packaged units, split systems, air handling units, pumps, cooling equipment, and related systems.
• Monitor, review, acknowledge, and physically respond to after-hours Metasys alarms as assigned.
• Notify the COR and management of refrigerant leaks, equipment failures, outages, unsafe conditions, and major repair needs within required timeframes.
• Complete Maximo work orders, preventive maintenance checklists, readings, repair records, and monthly reporting support.
• Coordinate continuously with the on-duty Stationary Engineer using contractor-provided radios or other reliable communication equipment.
• Support preventive maintenance at Boulder and, when assigned, scheduled work at the Fort Collins field site.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Reading diagrams

Communication skills

Tools

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Maximo CMMS

Liebert / Data Aire / Carrier certifications

Refrigerant handling protocols

Job description

LAUKOA is seeking an experienced HVAC Mechanic to provide 24/7/365 on-site support for the NIST Boulder campus. You will monitor and maintain HVAC systems, respond to alarms, perform preventive maintenance, and support Central Utility Plant operations.

The ideal candidate has five years of HVAC experience in commercial or central plant environments, holds a Universal CFC/EPA 608 certification, and is familiar with building automation systems and CMMS.