PIPE/MECHANICAL TRADES II - HVAC.

State of Colorado; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 58,872 - 68,148; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, and vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Employee tuition discounts

Job summary

State of Colorado is seeking a Pipe/Mechanical Trades II – HVAC to maintain and repair HVAC systems at Colorado State University Pueblo. This role involves troubleshooting and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must hold a Journeyman’s License and have three years of relevant experience.

The position offers a salary range between $58,872 and $68,148 and includes benefits such as medical insurance and retirement plans. The successful candidate will be part of an essential services team and will work on-site.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance and CMMS platforms.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Evaluate commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Use building automation systems for equipment oversight.

Skills

Troubleshooting HVAC systems

Refrigeration systems maintenance

Building automation systems

Preventive maintenance programs

Education

Journeyman’s License (HVAC)

Formalized apprenticeship program

Job description

Colorado State University Pueblo’s Facilities Department maintains campus facilities and support systems, ensuring they are safe, sanitary, and in compliance with all applicable regulatory standards.

Position Overview

Pipe/Mechanical Trades II – HVAC. This role maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and evaluates campus HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, and building automation systems. It supports related facilities maintenance functions and coordinates with other trades and campus snow and inclement weather operations.

Duties

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install all HVAC equipment in campus buildings in compliance with manufacturer recommendations, local codes, Health Department, and ASHRAE standards.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install refrigeration equipment in campus buildings in compliance with manufacturer recommendations, local codes, Health Department, and ASHRAE standards, including refrigerant handling, recovery, and charging in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Specify and evaluate commercial air conditioning and refrigeration equipment (cooling towers, chillers, air handlers, RTUs, heat pumps, mini‑split systems, VFDs, VAVs, ductwork, and related equipment). Perform load calculations, material estimates, and order parts required for installation, ensuring equipment meets all regulatory requirements and infrastructure support.
• Use building automation systems to monitor, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair controls, ensuring proper operation of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Identify out‑of‑tolerance conditions using BAS trend data.
• Utilize knowledge of pumps and valves to conduct maintenance and repair of various pumps and control valves, including electrical, pneumatic, piping, cooling towers, absorption chillers, water‑cooled chillers, and direct expansion units.
• Assist other facilities staff and trades as needed; perform snow removal functions using vehicle equipment such as snow plows, snow blowers, shovels, and UTVs with plows.

Minimum Qualifications

• Journeyman’s License (HVAC)
• Three (3) years of relevant experience in a related occupation.
• OR a combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience equivalent to three (3) years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance programs, CMMS platforms (e.g., TMA), and documentation best practices.
• Advanced knowledge of refrigeration systems, including recovery, evacuation, charging, and leak detection in compliance with EPA and ASHRAE standards.
• Experience evaluating system performance using BAS trend data, instrumentation, and diagnostic tooling.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, sequence of operations, and equipment submittals.

Conditions of Employment

• Pre‑employment criminal background check (required for new hires)
• Unrestricted state‑issued driver’s license
• Essential services designation
• In‑person work required

Salary Range

$58,872 to $68,148

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, and vision insurance
• Flexible benefit plan
• Basic term life insurance
• Voluntary term life and AD&DD insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Travel accident insurance
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
• Annual and sick leave
• Retirement plans
• Employee and dependent tuition discounts
• State employee discounts via BenefitHub

Equal Opportunity Statement

Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The University also complies with all other relevant federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices. The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.