HVAC Licensed Technician I

Academy School District 20; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,388 - 44,510; Full time

Job summary

Academy District 20 seeks a skilled Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform duties across district facilities, including heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and kitchen equipment. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and reliable maintenance across various buildings.

Applicants should have a relevant license, EPA certification, and a high school diploma or equivalent. The position is on-site with full-time hours, beginning around August 2026.

Qualifications

• Colorado Driver's License is required.
• Experience in a craft or trade area related to building maintenance.
• Heating Mechanic IV License (MECH IV) is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Universal Refrigerant Certification (EPA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of building structures and systems.
• Perform repairs on heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and kitchen equipment.
• Read service and parts manuals and submit work orders as necessary.
• Ensure safety rules, codes, and regulations are followed.
• Prepare records of work performed and parts used.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Heating Mechanic IV License

Universal Refrigerant Certification

Job description

Location:

Facilities Management

Recruiting Start Date

07/31/2026

This posting will be open at least five (5) days after the recruiting start date.

Estimated Start Date

08/10/2026

Performs duties associated with the maintenance and repair of building structures, associated systems, and equipment through proficient and knowledgeable skills in the areas of heating, air conditioning, control systems, electrical, plumbing, and kitchen equipment, both on commercial and residential scales. Most incumbents have this specialized area of expertise, but can provide assistance in all areas of building maintenance.

Incumbent must meet pre-employment drug and alcohol testing requirements; subject to random drug and alcohol testing, including reasonable suspicion.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled


• Performs other duties as assigned


• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards


• Assures the safe conditions of the swimming pool equipment


• Ensures that all safety rules, regulations, and codes are followed to the prescribed measures


• Maintains an inventory and recommends purchase of suitable supplies, tools, and equipment


• Maintains clean and efficient operating work area


• Makes repairs, cleans, lubricates, maintains equipment, and submits work orders as necessary before they become emergencies


• Performs pneumatic system repairs, hydraulic repairs, mechanical repairs, and fuel system repairs


• Plans and performs maintenance repairs to the facilities and systems and reports major discrepancies


• Prepares and enters records of work performed and parts used on all district equipment


• Provides assistance in resolving technical problems


• Reads and interprets service and parts manuals


• Regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide the appropriate temperature for the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity


• Responds to all service breakdowns and assigned work orders as required


• Services and maintains commercial kitchen equipment

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information in various software systems


• Ability to analyze malfunctions on mechanical and electrical equipment


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public


• Ability to follow oral and written instructions


• Ability to input work orders on a computer and generate reports if needed


• Ability to maintain confidentiality


• Ability to make repairs on mechanical equipment and related systems


• Ability to manage simultaneous demands


• Ability to operate and care for mechanized equipment


• Ability to organize and prioritize effectively


• Ability to plan, coordinate, and research a variety of problem solving and fact-finding study projects


• Ability to recognize safety issues in the workplace


• Ability to train others in procedures and the use of equipment


• Ability to use computer equipment and related software to support diagnostics


• Ability to use the computer to support essential job functions


• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities


• Ability to work independently on assignments without supervision


• Ability to work well with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions


• Demonstrates discernment, excellence, honesty, integrity, patience, perseverance, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness


• Detail-oriented


• Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible


• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills


• Knowledge of computer equipment and related software for diagnostics


• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and building code standards


• Knowledge of repair and operations of machinery and equipment


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people including trainees, coworkers, administrators, vendors, and the general public


• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.


• The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.


• The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.


• Work is performed in a variety of buildings throughout the district in all weather conditions.


• The incumbent may experience exposure to odors, dust, poor ventilation, and other hazards associated with maintenance duties.

Physical Demands:

• Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties


• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices


• Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils


• Lifts or carries burdens weighing up to 50 lbs., and pushes and/or pulls other burdens weighing 100 lbs.


• Has visual capacity enabling safe operation of machinery


• Conducts activities involving climbing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching/squatting, crawling, twisting, and reaching


• Works with arms and hands extended at shoulder height or higher with a weight up to 50 lbs.

Cognitive Functions:

The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications

Colorado Driver's License - Department of Revenue - Division of Motor Vehicles, Experience in a craft or trade area related to building maintenance obtained through on-the-job training and experience, or through apprenticeship, or other formal training programs, Heating Mechanic IV License (MECH IV) - Pikes Peak Regional Building Department, High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent, Universal Refrigerant Certification - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation Range:

$30.77-32.31

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours Per Day

8.0 hour(s) per day

Number Of Days Per Year

260 Days M-F

Benefits Eligibility

Full-time - Regular

For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).

FLSA Status

United States of America (Non-Exempt)