Pipe Mechanical Trades II – HVAC Technician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid external training opportunities

Tools provided

Job summary

University of Colorado Denver's Facilities Management Department seeks a PMT-II Facilities Maintenance HVAC Technician (Housing) to perform corrective and preventive maintenance on HVAC/R systems across campus. This is a full-time state classified position with after-hours on-call including weekends and holidays to support 24/7 operations.

You will record issues via email, log work in CMMS, and monitor BAS; the role requires a current CFC Universal Certification and four years in HVAC/R with two

Qualifications

• Current CFC Universal Certification is required.
• Four years of progressively responsible HVAC/R experience, with at least two years with process chillers.
• Able to work after-hours, weekends, and holidays on a call-back rotation.
• Substitutions: apprenticeship or higher-level coursework may substitute for experience.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; effective written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on HVAC/R systems.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and contractors.
• Maintain reports and inventory via electronic records and databases.
• Operate university vehicles to transport tools and equipment.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies; set priorities based on urgency.
• Make changes in BAS to building system parameters.
• Collaborate with team members and follow supervisory directives.
• Participate in after-hours call-back rotation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Mechanical ability

Physical ability

Planning and organization

Knowledge of HVAC/R systems

Education

CFC Universal Certification

Tools

CMMS

BAS

Job description

University of Colorado Denver

Department: Facilities Management

Job Title: Pipe Mechanical Trades II – HVAC Technician

Position: 2914 - Requisition: 39234

Job Summary

Join the Facilities Management Department on the University ofColorado Denver Campus as a PMT-II Facilities Maintenance HVACTechnician (Housing). This is a full-time state classifiedposition. The PMT-II Facilities Maintenance HVAC Technicianposition: On-call after hours (which includes weekends and holidaysto support 24 hours a day, 7 days- a-week operation. Maintain allfacilities and operating systems in safe and efficient workingorder. The Refrigeration Technician position operates, monitors,services and/or repairs a wide array of refrigeration equipment,HVAC systems, and associate hardware for all CU Denver campusbuildings. It responds to emergency calls pertaining to HVAC andrefrigeration problems, and emergencies throughout the campus, andensures the safest and most efficient operation and training ofpersonnel for the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning andRefrigeration (HVACR) systems at CU Denver. The position handleswork requests related work for occupants owned HVAC/R systems. Youwill record issues and make work reports via email, log your workin CMMS and monitor building systems in BAS and perform variousother duties and tasks as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance asassigned.
• Effective Communication with vendors and contractors
• Maintain reports and inventory via electronic records anddatabase.
• Operate university vehicles to transport necessarytools/equipment to work sites.
• Respond to alarms/emergencies and make resolution. Setpriorities based on urgency.
• Make necessary changes in BAS to various building systemsoperating parameters.
• Collaborate with team members to improve teamperformance.
• Work closely with the supervisor to implement leadershipdirectives.
• Participate in after-hours call-back rotation.

Work Location

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located inDenver, Colorado.

Why Join Us

Apply today to be part of a team, where the focus is supporting theUniversity's mission of educating the next generation. We arelooking for someone with a solid maintenance/service background.Someone who works well with others and has the desire to learn moreand develop new skills.

You will be set up for success. We will provide you with thetraining necessary to become proficient in the equipment wemaintain. There are also paid external training opportunities forbeneficial technical and professional development courses. All ofthe hand and specialty tools you need will be provided. We offer arobust training program for anyone interested in growing theircareer options. From hands-on work with journey level techniciansand online self-paced technical training, to paid external tradescertifications and CU employee tuition assistance, CU can be theplace to boost your career trajectory. Come to a place where youcan develop a career, not just another job. For more informationabout the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical campus pleasevisit: www.ucdenver.edu.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers anexcellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement Plans: State pension (PERA Defined Benefit) or401(a) - Employer contributes between 10% and 21.5% of your grosspay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: Between 12/year and 24/year (maximum accrualbetween 192 hours and 384 hours) – specific amount depends onlength of total State of Colorado service
• Sick Days: 10/year (360 hour maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on allCU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Qualifications

Please make sure to include the following in your resume: jobtitle, duties, months and years employed, and average hours workedper week as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/weekbasis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a current CFC Universal Certification, in order towork with CFC's, HCFC's, and HFC's
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in theheating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry,with a minimum of two-year experience working with processchillers

Substitutions

• Successful completion of a formalized heating, ventilation, airconditioning and refrigeration apprenticeship program, or higherlevel, non- correspondence course work in the same fields from anaccredited vocational school or university may substitute for theexperience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with VRFrefrigeration systems
• Experience entering, updating and modifying information in adatabase.
• Experience in refrigeration that includes inspecting,replacing, adjusting and calibrating electronic and refrigerationcontrols and components.
• Experience in performing mathematical functions to correctlyand accurately calculate amounts of refrigerants used.
• Experience in performing preventive maintenance and repairs toHVAC/R systems and components.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience that demonstrates strong interpersonal skills andthe ability to establish rapport with persons of diversebackgrounds
• Experience that demonstrates strong customer serviceskills
• Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to handlestressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written form whichincludes the ability to check for typographical, grammatical andspelling errors.
• Mechanical Ability
• Physical Ability
• Planning and organization skills.
• Knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning andrefrigeration systems

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time ofhire.

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range for this position has been established as$4,906 – $5,690 per month)

This position may be eligible for a one time non-base buildingsign-on bonus up to $2,000. Details of this recruitment incentiveprogram will be provided during the interview process.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

The above hiring range represents the University's good faith andreasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at thetime of posting.

If you have prior state-classified service in the same class seriesas this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per thestate Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024. For moreinformation about the Step Pay Program, please visit 2024 Step Pay Program for State of Colorado Employees | DHR.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plansand retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicantswith disabilities throughout the employment application process. Torequest an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement

The University of Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safeand secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, andvisitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct backgroundinvestigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.