HVAC & Controls Technician

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University is seeking a journey-level HVAC and Controls Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and service HVAC and BAS systems across campus facilities in Fort Collins. The role requires advanced BAS knowledge and hands-on experience with boilers, chillers, and diverse HVAC equipment.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, programming control systems, and coordinating parts for timely repairs, ensuring efficient operation and reliable building performance.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as an HVAC and Controls Technician.
• Advanced BAS and HVAC experience.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience maintaining, repairing, and trouble-shooting High Efficiency Boilers.
• Experience maintaining, repairing, and trouble-shooting Chillers.
• Experience maintaining, repairing, and trouble-shooting Rooftop Heating and Cooling units.
• Experience maintaining, programming, repairing, and trouble-shooting a variety of HVAC and Building Automation Control systems including end devices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot HVAC and controls systems.
• Make repairs to HVAC equipment and control systems.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC and refrigeration equipment including air handling units, energy recovery ventilators, exhaust fans, boilers, chillers, and piping systems.
• Install, maintain, program, repair, and troubleshoot Building Automation Controls and associated hardware across multiple platforms.
• Identify the appropriate parts that need to be ordered for timely repairs.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

BAS systems knowledge

HVAC controls

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary:

This is an HVAC Technician position with advanced BAS systems knowledge. This position will troubleshoot HVAC Mechanical systems and have the ability to utilize controls systems to aid in this effort. This position is a fully functioning journey level HVAC and Controls Technician, which is responsible for troubleshooting, installation, monitoring, repair, and service for the following systems: HVAC and Building Automation Systems (BAS) and all related hardware, software, and automated alarms, boilers, chillers, and HVAC equipment, and associated mechanical components. Troubleshoots, monitors, repairs, and services a variety of HVAC/R equipment including programing, calibrating, testing, monitoring and adjusting system parameters for efficient operation.

Full Consideration Date:

This posting will remain openuntilfilled.

Housing & Dining Services:

Please visit https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/ to learn about joining Housing & Dining Services (HDS) as one of the largest departments on campus andis responsible forthe management, finance, administration, and program development of all University housing facilities, including residence halls, university apartments, and Mountain Campus.

Essential Job Duties:

• Troubleshoot HVAC and controls systems.
• Make repairs to HVAC equipment and control systems.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC and refrigeration equipment including large/small HVAC supply and return air handling units, energy recovery ventilators, exhaust fans, unit heaters, fan coil units, hydronic pumps, air compressors, control air dehydration and filtering systems, forced air heating/cooling units, boilers, chillers, piping systems, other mechanical devices and related electronic interfaces.
• Install, maintain, program, repair, and trouble-shoot a variety of Building Automation Controls and other specialized equipment for electronic monitoring, network communication, measuring and overall operation of building automation system controllers, extension modules, network automation engines and a variety of different types of controls hardware across multiple operating system platforms from different manufactures and protocols.
• Identify the appropriate parts that need to be ordered for timely repairs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Required Degree:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience and/or Skills:

• Five-years of experience as an HVAC and Controls Technician.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced BAS and HVAC experience.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience maintaining, repairing, and trouble-shooting High Efficiency Boilers.
• Experience maintaining, repairing, and trouble-shooting Chillers.
• Experience maintaining, repairing, and trouble-shooting Rooftop Heating and Cooling units.
• Experience maintaining, programming, repairing, and trouble-shooting a variety of HVAC and Building Automation Control systems including the end devices it controls.
• Ability to utilize computer and cell phones to manage work orders and communicate with team.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with customers, peers, supervisors, management, contractors and partners.
• Customer service oriented.

Salary Range

$75,000 - $85,000

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance,CSUis where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations,CSUconducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.