HVACR Technician, Pipe Mechanical Trades II

About the role

The PMT-II HVACR Technician will operate, monitor, service and/or repair Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems, and associated hardware for all CU Anschutz Campus buildings. The technician will respond to emergency calls pertaining to HVACR problems and emergencies throughout the campus. This position helps to ensure the safest and most efficient operation of equipment for the HVACR systems at CU Anschutz.

Responsibilities

• Completes work requests for preventive maintenance and repairs to refrigeration systems.
• Inspects, replaces, adjusts, programs, and calibrates electronic and refrigeration controls and components.
• Install, repair, and replace systems and components. Systems include 4°C to 37°C environmental rooms, process chillers, and walk-in freezers.
• Operates university vehicles to transport equipment and tools to work sites.
• Records maintenance data in a computer.
• Completes work requests for preventive maintenance, repairs, and installations to building and occupant owned heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems, components, and controls.
• Operates university vehicles to transport equipment and tools to work sites.
• Records work performed in a work order data system.
• Types of systems includes: package systems, split systems, chillers, CRAC units, AHUs, FCUs, RTU’s, exhaust fans, humidifiers, furnaces, and snow-Melter.
• Uses servicing and recovery equipment to recover CFC, HCFC, and HFC type refrigerants, while following EPA guidelines.
• Stores and reuses all types of refrigerants.
• Participates in and monitors the refrigerant recovery program.
• Enters information into a database, and maintains hard-copy records of all refrigerant handling activities.
• Accurately weighs and records tank tare weights and gross weights.
• Performs mathematical functions to correctly and accurately calculate amounts used.
• Provides training and assistance to other employees.
• Participate and assist in emergencies based on the magnitude and nature.
• Supports various special events both in preparation and during the event.

Requirements

• This position requires three years of experience in the HVACR industries.
• This position requires EPA Universal Certification in order to work with refrigerants on all types of equipment. If applicant does not currently possess a Universal (Type 1, 2, and 3), then applicant must agree to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
• Appropriate education or successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship related to HVACR can substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Qualifications

• Please make sure to include the following in your resume: job title, duties, months and years employed, and average hours worked per week as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/week basis.
• Minimum Qualifications: This position requires three years of experience in the HVACR industries. This position requires EPA Universal Certification in order to work with refrigerants on all types of equipment. If applicant does not currently possess a Universal (Type 1, 2, and 3), then applicant must agree to obtain it within 6 months of hire. Substitution: Appropriate education or successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship related to HVACR can substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Note: This position has been designated as essential personnel, and will be required to respond to emergencies as needed. Position may also be required to stay late, come in early, or cover shifts as needed. If hired, you will be required to provide effective off-hours phone contact info for emergency call-in purposes.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least four years of experience in the HVACR industries.
• Commercial HVACR experience.
• Experience with medium and/or low temperature refrigeration applications.
• Experience working with chillers.
• Experience with large motor and bearing repairs – 10HP and above.

Why Join Us

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: Medical: Multiple plan optionsDental: Multiple plan optionsAdditional Insurance: Disability, Life, VisionRetirement Plans: State pension (PERA Defined Benefit) or 401(a) - Employer contributes between 10% and 21.5% of your gross payPaid Time Off: Accruals over the yearVacation Days: Between 12/year and 24/year (maximum accrual between 192 hours and 384 hours) – specific amount depends on length of total State of Colorado serviceSick Days: 10/year (360 hour maximum accrual)Holiday Days: 15/yearTuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campusesECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.