(Auraria) HVAC Technician II (Pipe/Mechanical Trades II) - Swing Shift.

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Auraria Campus in downtown Denver seeks an HVAC Technician II to maintain, repair, install, and modify HVACR systems across classrooms, offices, labs, and facilities. You will work with building automation systems to ensure safe, efficient operation.

Daily schedule is Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM. The role requires journey-level knowledge of mechanical trades, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to coordinate with contractors and campus staff.

Qualifications

• Journey-level knowledge of pipe and mechanical trades.
• Experience with building automation systems (BAS) and controls.
• Ability to troubleshoot HVACR equipment and perform preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and diagnose HVAC equipment using direct digital controls.
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on HVACR systems.
• Maintain and update BAS and low-voltage control systems.
• Assist with emergency responses and snow removal operations.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical trades

Job description

Department Information

Welcome to the Auraria Campus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38,000 students and approximately 5000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver and the University of Colorado Denver. Learn more about us through this link: The Auraria Campus

The Auraria Campus consists of a 153 acre campus with over 30 acres of irrigated landscape areas, including turf, trees, shrubs, and other native and low water vegetation.

Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, multiple medical, dental and vision options, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, BenefitHub and outstanding retirement plan. Learn more through this link: Benefits Package.

So, if you're interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which you've been waiting for.

Description Of Job

Job Summary:

The HVAC work unit is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, installation, and modification of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment, systems, and controls serving classrooms, offices, laboratories, restrooms, and other spaces throughout the Auraria Higher Education Center. The work unit also operates, maintains, repairs, and modifies the Campus' building automation systems (BAS) to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of building mechanical systems.

This position exists to operate, maintain, repair, install, and modify heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment, systems, and controls serving classrooms, offices, laboratories, restrooms, and other spaces throughout the Auraria Higher Education Center. The technician applies journey-level knowledge of pipe and mechanical trades to independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct HVAC system problems; perform scheduled preventive maintenance; and monitor, test, and calibrate building automation and control systems.

The position is responsible for performing corrective and preventive maintenance necessary to maintain the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the Campus' heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) systems. This includes maintaining and troubleshooting the building automation and low-voltage control systems that monitor and control HVACR equipment.

In addition, the position participates in emergency response activities and assists with Campus snow removal operations during active weather events.

All HVAC Technician II positions function as equal peers within the HVAC Shop. This position does not have formal supervisory, work-leader, or lead responsibility for other employees.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday: 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Essential Job Functions:

HVAC Corrective Maintenance:

• Inspects, tests, and diagnoses HVAC equipment using direct digital controls and portable test equipment to identify operational issues.
• Troubleshoots and independently repairs or replaces HVAC equipment using appropriate tools, parts, and materials.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work area and disposes of damaged parts and equipment in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Tracks HVAC work orders in the TMA Work Order System and documents corrective maintenance activities.
• Communicates repair status and related information to customers and reports equipment deficiencies to the HVAC Supervisor.
• Obtains and reviews contractor estimates for cost reasonableness when outside services are required.
• Coordinates with, oversees, and assists contractor technicians while they perform work on Campus.

HVAC Preventative Maintenance:

• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable operation.
• Inspects HVAC systems and related equipment to identify potential operational and maintenance issues before they occur.
• Uses appropriate trade knowledge, tools, test equipment, parts, and materials to maintain and restore HVAC equipment to optimal performance.
• Updates equipment records in the TMA Work Order System, including materials and supplies required for preventive maintenance.
• Documents preventative maintenance activities and tracks assigned work orders in TMA.
• Reports identified issues to the HVAC Supervisor, prepares supporting documentation, and recommends corrective solutions.

Building Automation Systems (BAS) & Controls:

• Monitors, adjusts, and calibrates pneumatic, electric, and electronic HVAC control systems to ensure operation within design standards.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces malfunctioning