Maintenance Mechanic II — HVAC & BAS Expert

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic II to install, maintain, and repair commercial HVAC, boiler, and related systems across UCAR facilities. The role requires diagnosing complex mechanical problems, using BAS for monitoring, and supporting critical operations with after-hours on-call rotations.

A minimum of six years in mechanical maintenance, a recognized HVAC program, and EPA 608 certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• HVAC/mechanical tech program or equivalent.
• Journey-level mechanical worker with 6 years of experience.
• Experience with critical facility HVAC systems.
• Troubleshooting and repairing commercial HVAC systems.
• Experience with boilers, hydronic systems, pumps, AHUs, refrigeration, plumbing, controls.
• Experience using BAS for operation and troubleshooting.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License with compliant driving record.
• EPA Section 608 certification for refrigeration, Universal preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate commercial HVAC and related systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures using docs, data, and field measurements.
• Maintain air handling units, rooftop units, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, compressors, refrigeration equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance per schedules.
• Identify problems and recommend repairs to improve reliability.
• Monitor water treatment chemical levels and adjust as needed.
• Operate BAS to monitor equipment, alarms, trends, and controls.
• Coordinate with other teams and contractors for complex issues.
• Perform refrigeration service per EPA requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

HVAC systems experience

BAS operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HVAC/mechanical technical program or apprenticeship

EPA 608 certification (Universal preferred)

Tools

BAS systems

Job description

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic II to install, maintain, and repair commercial HVAC, boiler, and related systems across UCAR facilities. The role requires diagnosing complex mechanical problems, using BAS for monitoring, and supporting critical operations with after-hours on-call rotations.

A minimum of six years in mechanical maintenance, a recognized HVAC program, and EPA 608 certification are required.