Journey Level HVAC Technician ( PMT II )

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University (CSU) seeks a Journeyman HVAC Technician to operate, diagnose, and repair complex climate control systems across the campus, including classrooms and research facilities. This full-time role provides opportunities to tackle varied technical challenges in a large university environment and to contribute to reliable operations.

You will work with heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration systems, and associated equipment, with a strong emphasis on preventative

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of journey level HVAC experience performing preventative maintenance and repairs on rotating mechanical systems (fans, sheaves, belts, bearings, motors, pumps and filters).
• A combination of related commercial HVACR education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant HVACR experience equal to three (3) years.
• Unofficial or official transcripts must be attached with this application.

Responsibilities

• Operates, diagnoses, troubleshoots, replaces and repairs HVAC/R systems and components including pumps, cooling towers, piping, and ice machines.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, and operates heating and ventilation systems and control systems (gas, steam, hydronic) and related equipment.
• Proper refrigerant handling and disposal per regulations.
• Performs scheduled and non-scheduled preventative maintenance on HVAC/R and pneumatic equipment.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Control systems

Education

HVACR education/apprenticeship

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

Facilities Management at Colorado State University is hiring a Journeyman HVAC Technician to join our team and help keep the systems that support our campus running safely and reliably. This is an opportunity to bring your HVAC expertise to a large campus environment, working with a wide range of systems across classrooms, research facilities, offices, and other specialized spaces. If you’re looking for full-time work where you can apply your skills, take on varied technical challenges, and see the impact of your work every day, CSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, community discounts, and more. For more information, please visit the Facilities Management website.

The Pipe/Mech Trades II (Journeyman HVAC Technician) is responsible for the operation, diagnosis, and repair of complex climate control systems, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning refrigeration systems, and specialty equipment including fume hoods. In this role, you’ll be working across the campus to keep all systems working to support ideal heating and cooling systems.

This position will be posted until 11:59 p.m. on October 1.

Essential Job Duties

• Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems - Operates, diagnoses, troubleshoots , replace , repairs various types of air conditioning and refrigeration systems and components. Performs preventative maintenance, diagnoses and repairs pumps, cooling towers, refrigerant and water piping, walk‑in refrigerators, starters, coils, environmental chambers, ice machines, window A/C’s water coolers, and other various cooling equipment.

• Heating and Ventilation - Troubleshoots, repair, replace, modifies and operates electrical, pneumatic and electronic control systems to gas and hot water heating system, air conditioning and ventilation systems. Operates heating and ventilation equipment to include steam, hydronic and gas fired systems. Perform maintenance services to components.

• Disposal and Recycling - Proper use of refrigerant (CFC) recovery, reclaim, recycle refrigerant gases. Proper disposal techniques of contaminated CFC’s and hazardous materials (oil and gas) as outlined by Federal, State and local governments.

• Preventative Maintenance - Perform scheduled, and non-scheduled preventive Maintenance on HVAC/R and Pneumatic equipment. Clean air intake as needed, check RTU blower motors, and condenser motor. Inspect the condition of all electrical hardware and connections, Test safety controls and equipment, check for proper operation of the interior unit, check the condensate drain pan for proper drainage.

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires),

• Pre-employment Physical, Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.

• Shift Work - May be required to work a rotating schedule to extend operational hours up to 12am.

• May be required to work weekend shifts as necessary.

• On-call Status - May be required to work weekend shifts as necessary.

• Valid Driver’s License

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials:

• Experience Only: Three (3) years of relevant and progressively responsible Journey Level HVACexperience performing preventative maintenance and repairs on rotating mechanical systems (fans, sheaves, belts, bearings, motors, pumps and filters).

OR

• Education and Experience: A combination of related commercial HVACR education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant HVACR experience performing preventative maintenance, and repairs on buildings with rotating mechanical systems (fans, sheaves, belts, bearings, motors, pumps and filters) which are related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years. (30 credits = one year of experience)*Please note, unofficial or official transcripts must be attached with this application

Preferred Qualifications

The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:

• A broad demonstration of knowledge skills and ability across allHVACrelated disciplines.

• Preventative maintenance

• HVACexperience that includes an emphasis on commercial / industrial experience over residential experience. Independence, self-motivation, and pride in quality of work.

• Demonstrated experience operating, diagnosing, and repairingHVACcontrol systems.

• Knowledge of necessary equipment related to steam, hydronic, and gas-fired systems.

• Directly related state service experience

Salary Range

$59,460 - $71,352 + Full Benefits

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.

• Review our detailed benefits information here.

• Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.

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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.

Employment and Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal ...

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules ... www.colorado.gov/spb.

A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. ...

The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

For Current or Former Employees of the State of Colorado:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024 , any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range, based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.

All current and former State employees must ensure that their entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is included in the application so that time-in-series can be accurately calculated.