HVAC Technician - Open until filled

Southern Ute Indian Tribe; Ignacio (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe seeks an experienced HVAC Technician in Ignacio, CO. You will provide maintenance support on commercial heating and cooling systems across Tribal buildings. A minimum of 5 years of experience and valid HVAC certifications are required.

This position demands thorough knowledge of HVAC systems including boilers and automated controls. Candidates must pass a background check and respond to emergency calls within 45 minutes. Join us in a team-oriented environment dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of HVAC troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance experience.
• Must be able to report to the Maintenance Shop for off-hour emergencies within 45 minutes.
• Valid Driver’s license and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Work on boilers, water distribution systems, and walk-in coolers.
• Read and work with blueprints and schematics.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Refrigeration repair

Working knowledge of boilers

Blueprint reading

Working knowledge of automated systems

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Type 1 & 2 HVAC certifications or Universal EPA certification

Job description

Position Summary

This position provides maintenance support, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance on commercial heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems including machinery, boilers, hot and chilled water distribution systems, circulation pumps, steam humidifiers, cooling towers, walk‑in coolers and freezers, and variable volume systems located in Southern Ute Tribal Buildings. This position is a grade N15; pay is $35.96/hour.

Closing Date

This position is open until filled.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must be able to report to the Maintenance Shop for off‑hour emergencies within 45 minutes of notification.
• At least 5 years of HVAC troubleshooting, repair, refrigeration and maintenance experience, and working knowledge of pressure vessels, boilers, hot water heaters, heat recovery units, VFDs, steam humidifiers and radiant systems.
• Type 1 & 2 certifications for HVAC or a Universal EPA certification.
• Working knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures for HVAC Building Automated Systems with programmable logic controls.
• Experience reading and working with blueprints and schematics.
• Valid Driver’s license for state of residency and insurable under the Tribal vehicle insurance policy.
• Pass a thorough background check including criminal history, fingerprint check and pre‑employment drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong refrigeration troubleshooting and repair experience in low & medium temperature systems.
• Experience and knowledge with Liebert Smart Row Systems and components.
• Experience with Aerco, Lochinvar and Fulton Boilers.

Company

Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Job Location

Ignacio, CO

Hiring Preference

TERO Preference.