Campus HVAC Specialist: Troubleshoot & Maintain Complex Systems

State of Colorado; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University Pueblo's Facilities Management team is seeking a Pipe/Mechanical Trades II (HVAC focus) to maintain campus HVAC, refrigeration, and BAS/DDC systems. This essential position supports operations across the university and offers public-sector benefits and a stable career.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and install equipment, collaborate with skilled trades staff, and ensure reliable heating and cooling for classrooms and labs.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant experience in HVAC or related work.
• Or a combination of education, apprenticeship, and experience equal to three years.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and install commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment across campus.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, refrigeration, and control-system issues.
• Maintain and repair pumps, control valves, chillers, cooling towers, and related systems.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, install, and repair building automation and DDC controls.
• Perform refrigerant recovery and charging per state and federal requirements.
• Evaluate equipment performance and assist with project planning and materials.
• Collaborate with skilled trades staff on maintenance and campus projects.

Skills

HVAC experience

HVAC Journeyman license

Education

Related education or apprenticeship

Job description

Colorado State University Pueblo's Facilities Management team is seeking a Pipe/Mechanical Trades II (HVAC focus) to maintain campus HVAC, refrigeration, and BAS/DDC systems. This essential position supports operations across the university and offers public-sector benefits and a stable career.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and install equipment, collaborate with skilled trades staff, and ensure reliable heating and cooling for classrooms and labs.