HVAC Technician II Denver

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled HVAC technician to join their team in Denver. This role involves performing in-depth preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety. The technician will also manage grounds maintenance and oversee contractors, contributing to the upkeep of facilities. The position offers a unique schedule of four ten-hour days, allowing for a better work-life balance. With a focus on supporting military and veterans' facilities, this opportunity promises a rewarding experience in a collaborative environment that values dedication and expertise.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Sick leave

Medical and dental benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Public retirement options

On-site fitness facilities

Free parking

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Four years of HVAC mechanical experience required.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License and background check needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct HVAC inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Perform grounds maintenance and contractor oversight.

Skills

HVAC mechanical experience

Preventative maintenance

Emergency response

Manual dexterity

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal apprenticeship in HVAC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Building automation systems

Job description

The Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has four major operational divisions: Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize state and federal resources to provide our communities, state, and nation with a ready military force for national defense and state emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado veterans.
DMVA offers a comprehensive benefit program to its classified work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering compressed work weeks, on-site fitness facilities, free parking, and a variety of training opportunities.

This position is part of our Army National Guard Division, Construction and Facilities Management Branch and is located at the Readiness Center in Denver, Colorado. This position works four, ten-hour days, Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The purpose of the position is to support the new and old facilities in the Northern Region with in-depth HVAC/mechanical preventative maintenance and repairs, as well as general trades maintenance and repairs, grounds-maintenance, and upkeep of building exteriors. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• journey-level heating and air conditioning inspections, operations, maintenance, repairs, replacements, adjustments, and maximizing equipment performance levels;
• performing service and preventative maintenance on geo-thermal systems, heating and cooling circulation pumps, direct/indirect cooling towers, associated fans, and evaporative air conditioning systems;
• conduct through quarterly, semi-annual, and annual PM inspections to include tracking and documenting inspections and completing equipment service logs;
• maintaining, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance inspections on building equipment and structures to include electrical, plumbing, painting, and carpentry;
• performing grounds duties to include clearing snow and ice, maintaining and repairing sprinkler and drip systems, and operating a variety of equipment;
• performing contractor oversight, coordination, and management;
• performing a variety of administrative functions to include work order tracking, logging and tracking emergency generator hours, ordering parts and supplies within procurement policies, entering work orders and requests in facility management systems, sending invoices and receipts, completing inspection documents, and tracking labor hours against work hours.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible HVAC mechanical experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid and current Colorado Driver's License.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation.
• Must be willing to submit to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Employment is conditional upon ability to gain and maintain a security clearance within first six months of employment.
• Must be able to be on-site within one hour to respond to emergencies as they occur.
• Must be willing to work 4 days a week, 10 hours per day, Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Must be able to work occasional rotating shift assignments, overtime, and on-call as needed.
• Must be able to work before/after hours performing snow removal when necessary as a designated "Essential Services" or "Weather/Event" position.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to individuals who have:

• computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office software;
• who are familiar with computerized maintenance management and building automation systems; and
• who have a Universal CFC EPA certification.

Substitutions
Successful completion of a formal apprenticeship in HVAC to substitute for up to two years of the required HVAC experience. Please attach a copy of this license and/or transcripts to your on-line application in order to be considered for the substitution.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Able to perform strenuous labor.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, crawl, kneel, bend, reach above the shoulder.
• Ability to constantly lift and carry ten pounds, frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to push, pull, have manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, near and far vision, hearing abilities, and be able to verbally communicate with others.
• Ability to work inside, work around noise and vibrations, walk on uneven surfaces, operate moving equipment/vehicle, climb on a ladder, work in a small and confined space, work with machinery, and work in hazardous conditions.