Technician II, Energy Services (HVAC)

City of Fort Collins; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Collins is seeking a Technician II, Energy Services (HVAC) to maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across roughly 100 City buildings. You will plan maintenance, perform diagnostics, and coordinate with outside contractors to keep systems efficient and compliant with climate goals.

Qualified candidates have 3–5 years in commercial HVAC, EPA refrigerant certification, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a commercial HVAC environment.
• EPA certification to handle refrigerants is required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• First Aid/CPR certification is required.
• CJIS certification or ability to obtain CJIS certification.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair HVAC equipment across City buildings.
• Educate customers on energy usage and perform diagnostic testing.
• Create and enter data on detailed work orders.
• Calibrate controls and retrofit components in equipment.
• Operates and maintains service vehicle; may oversee temporary staff and contractors.
• Interpret engineering drawings and equipment manuals; monitor building automation systems.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Blueprints and schematics

Data entry

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC certification (preferred)

Tools

EPA refrigerant certification

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Technician II, Energy Services (HVAC) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req8553
DEPARTMENT: Operation Services
LOCATION: OPERATION SERVICES BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) Classified Employee Benefit Highlights
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $54,037.00 - 81,054.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $65,000.00 - 75,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. MT on 10/27/2026.At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

Post-Offer Requirements
- Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
- Motor vehicle report
- Post Offer Employment Test (P.O.E.T)
- Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) certification including fingerprinting/ background check

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

WhyWorkFor theCity of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) –eligibleonthe 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + companycontributions – after 6 month probation period andimmediate vesting
• Flexiblespending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSAor both
• EmployeeAssistance Program: counseling, legal,financialassistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborativework environment

To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure

Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins Operations Team is hiring for a Technician II, Energy Services (HVAC) position. Work involves maintaining our building heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC) equipment for roughly 100 City buildings. This involves planning, maintenance, diagnostics, testing, installation, repairs & replacement, and coordinating outside contractors for these similar items. This position collaborates with other technicians including HVAC, BRM, aquatics, electrical, and controls. This position works with our facility project managers to collaborate on major renovations and new construction projects to incorporate the most efficient systems possible and find ways to conserve energy and achieve the City's climate action goals.

Qualified applicants will have at least 3-5 years of experience in a commercial HVAC environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other requirements include:

• EPA Certification to handle refrigerants
• Valid Driver’s License
• First Aid/CPR certification

In addition, this position is required to maintain a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) certification; employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the CJIS Security Awareness training and certifying assessment and initiation of the fingerprinting/ background check/drug test within the first thirty (30) days of employment. The CJIS course with exam takes one day and is paid for by the State of Colorado. For more details, see the "Required Certifications" section below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Educates customers on energy usage, and performs diagnostic testing on structural/mechanical systems
• Collects, creates and enters data on detailed work orders.
• Calibrates controls, replaces bearings and shafts, rewires equipment, fabricates and installs sheet metal, and retrofits new components to existing equipment.
• Operates and equips service vehicle.
• May direct of oversee the work of temporary employees and contractors.
• May prepare bids or recommend option for replacing, repairing or adding to HVAC equipment or systems
• Interprets engineering drawings and equipment manuals.
• Adjusts temperature and monitors sensors on the City's building automation and control software.

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of HVAC systems and ability to operate and maintain associated equipment.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Data entry skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and schematics.
• Ability to use service call and control systems software.
• Ability to prepare bid specifications may be required.
• Ability to do general building maintenance.
• Ability to perform basic duties related to carpentry, plumbing, sheet metal layout, and electrical work.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to do basic math.
• May be required to do building automation software programming.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Required Qualifications

Minimum Preferred High School Diploma or GED and or functionally related licenses or certificates HVAC Certification is a preferred qualification.

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in a commercial HVAC environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Valid driver’s license., EPA Certification to handle refrigerants., Must be able to pass background and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification with an ability to work in highly secured areas., First Aid/CPR Certified,

Technician II, Energy Services

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call [phone] for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use

Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

TheCity is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants andemployees.Employment decisions will comply with all applicable lawsprohibiting discrimination inemployment. The City does not toleratebehavior that results in the terms and conditions ofemployment beingadversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or anybehaviorthat violates this policy.
Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee,the City is committedto providing a work environment that is free fromunlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination orharassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, nationalorigin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceivedsexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability,age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran statusor uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or anyother status protected under federal, state or local law.
The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. Inaddition to the City’scommitment to equal opportunity employment, theCity strictly prohibits discrimination orretaliation against an employeewho raises any reasonable concern about workplace violationsofgovernmenthealth or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of Cityemployees orthe public, if the City controls the workplace conditionsgiving rise to the threat or violation.
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