HVAC Mechanic I – General Services

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of Denver seeks an HVAC Mechanic I to operate, maintain and repair building systems across Public Safety facilities. The role emphasizes troubleshooting across large facilities and working with Building Automation Systems (BAS).

The team supports 24/7 public safety sites, with cross-functional collaboration and safety at the forefront. You will handle daily operations, preventive maintenance, and repairs on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related equipment, while coordinating

Qualifications

• Proficient with Building Automation Systems/Direct Digital Control Systems (DDC).
• Competency with computers and business applications is highly desirable.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills are crucial for working with tenants and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains, and repairs facility systems including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
• Uses automated control systems to manage building systems and perform daily operations and preventive maintenance.
• Inspects equipment and building systems to identify unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
• Assists with installation and modification of building equipment systems.
• Oversees or performs repair, testing, and troubleshooting of building equipment systems.
• Evaluates and recommends equipment and service upgrades.
• Coordinates maintenance with outside contractors and technicians for contracted work.
• Orders parts and supplies and maintains stock and inventory control.
• Maintains records, prepares reports, and estimates materials, labor, and costs.
• Observes all safety practices and performs snow removal duties.
• Previous experience with automated work order systems is a plus.

Skills

Building Automation Systems

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

BAS software

Job description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $35.00 - $37.00/hour, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

In this position you can expect to work on site and will report to a centralized location. Parking is provided.

This position supports light commercial and residential HVAC systems across Public Safety facilities, including fire stations, Fire Headquarters, and police substations. Team members report to a central location and use a City vehicle to travel to assigned sites for scheduled maintenance, corrective repairs, and emergency service calls.

• Shift: Monday–Friday 7:30 am–3:30 pm

• Shift details will be discussed in interview

• Shifts are not guaranteed and are subject to change

• Participation in snow duty removal is mandatory October-May, details will be discussed in interview

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of General Services, Facilities Management Division (FM) is responsible for facility maintenance and management, including preventative maintenance, work order processing and reporting, vendor management and capital planning. FM works behind the scenes to ensure the city’s departments and agencies can function at their best.The FM Division staff is responsible for providing a full range of building services including plumbing, heating/cooling, electrical, painting, and maintenance of doors, windows, walls, ceilings, floors, among other services. Through seven teams, FM is responsible for maintaining over 8,000,000 million square feet of buildings and structures in over 140 city-owned and leased facilities, sites and structures. For more information on the Department of General Services, please visit the General Services website at: Department of General Services.

The Facilities Management Division (FM) within General Services is seeking a task‑oriented, highly skilled HVAC Mechanic I to join Team B, supporting Public Safety Facilities. This role provides essential services for Denver Fire Department stations and Denver Police substations, which are occupied 24/7. We are seeking an individual who genuinely enjoys troubleshooting challenges across a wide range of environments. The person selected for this role will become part of a world‑class team that supports agencies and facilities throughout the City and County of Denver.

As an HVAC Mechanic , you will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing facility systems. This includes using automated control systems to manage electrical and mechanical building systems. You will handle daily operations and preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems, such as air handling units, domestic cool and hot water systems, sump and sewage systems, diesel generators, and fire protection systems.

In addition, as the HVAC Mechanic you will :

• Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment and machinery which may include some fabrication

• Inspects buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning systems and conditions

• Assists with installation and modification of building equipment systems

• Oversees or performs repair, testing, and troubleshooting of building equipment systems

• Evaluates and recommends equipment and service upgrades

• Assists in coordinating maintenance efforts with outside contractors and technicians for contracted work

• Orders parts and supplies as required and maintains stock and inventory control

• Maintains records and prepares reports, and estimates materials, labor, and equipment costs

• Observes all common safety practices

• Performs snow removal duties

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You’ll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

HVAC/Building Engineers are the primary technical staff for facility maintenance, emergency maintenance, minor electrical and plumbing testing, and repairs in the facility. The ideal candidate will be proficient with Building Automation Systems/Direct Digital Control Systems. Overall competency with computers and associated business applications is highly desired. There will be daily interaction with tenants ranging from customers to employees of various Agencies across the City and County of Denver. As such having strong customer service and interpersonal skills will be crucial to success for this individual.

Work occurs both indoors and outdoors and may involve physical tasks such as lifting, bending, climbing, and working in confined spaces. The position also requires regular interaction with Fire, Police, and other Public Safety personnel, with a strong emphasis on professionalism, safety awareness, and effective communication.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• The ability to service multiple facilities across the City and County of Denver

• Journeyman HVAC license and Professional experience in troubleshooting and repairing large building HVAC systems in facilities exceeding 100,000 sq. ft. in size

• Experience in operating Building Automation Systems (BAS)

• Current Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) License

• BOMI designation such as Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA) or Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT)

• IFMA credential such as Facilities Management Profession (FMP) or Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP)

• LEED Credential

• IREM or BOAC designation

• Previous professional experience utilizing Automated Work Order systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.

• Experience Requirement: One (1) year of journey-level HVAC experience maintaining, repairing, and constructing HVAC systems and equipment.

• Education/Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.

• License/Certifications: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver’s License at the time of application.

• License/Certifications: Possession of one of the following certifications: Refrigeration Operator, CFC (universal EPA), Heating and Ventilating Journeyman, Refrigeration Journeyman, Steamfitter Journeyman, or Stationary Engineer certificates issued by the City and County of Denver by the end of the probationary period.

• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Internal Candidates Only: Please note that probationary employees are not eligible to apply to open positions until they’ve successfully passed probation. Please only apply if you have already passed probation.

Application Deadline

To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

• Resume

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ2539 HVAC Mechanic I

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$29.56 - $45.82

Target Pay

$35.00 - $37.00/hour

Agency

General Services

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

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