Pipe Mechanical Trades II – HVAC Technician

About the role

The PMT-II Facilities Maintenance HVAC Technician position operates, monitors, services and/or repairs a wide array of refrigeration equipment, HVAC systems, and associated hardware for all CU Denver campus buildings. This role responds to emergency calls pertaining to HVAC and refrigeration problems, and ensures the safest and most efficient operation and training of personnel for the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems at CU Denver. The position handles work requests related to occupant-owned HVAC/R systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Effective communication with vendors and contractors.
• Maintain reports and inventory via electronic records and database.
• Operate university vehicles to transport necessary tools/equipment to work sites.
• Respond to alarms/emergencies and make resolution.
• Set priorities based on urgency.
• Make necessary changes in BAS to various building systems operating parameters.
• Collaborate with team members to improve team performance.
• Work closely with the supervisor to implement leadership directives.
• Participate in after-hours call-back rotation.

Requirements

• Must possess a current CFC Universal Certification, in order to work with CFC's, HCFC's, and HFC's.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry, with a minimum of two-year experience working with process chillers.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Must possess a current CFC Universal Certification, in order to work with CFC's, HCFC's, and HFC's Four years of progressively responsible experience in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry, with a minimum of two-year experience working with process chillers.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with VRF refrigeration systems Experience entering, updating and modifying information in a database Experience in refrigeration that includes inspecting, replacing, adjusting and calibrating electronic and refrigeration controls and components Experience in performing mathematical functions to correctly and accurately calculate amounts of refrigerants used Experience in performing preventive maintenance and repairs to HVAC/R systems and components.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with persons of diverse backgrounds.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Able to communicate effectively in written form which includes the ability to check for typographical, grammatical and spelling errors.
• Mechanical Ability.
• Physical Ability.
• Planning and organization skills.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Multiple plan options.
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision.
• Retirement Plans: State pension (PERA Defined Benefit) or 401(a) - Employer contributes between 10% and 21.5% of your gross pay.
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year.
• Vacation 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 service.
• Sick Days: 10/year (360 hour maximum accrual).
• Holiday Days: 15/year.
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses.
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service.

Pay

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 building sign-on bonus up to $2,000. Details of this recruitment incentive program will be provided during the interview process. This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Schedule

This is a full-time state classified position. The position is expected to work onsite and is located in Denver, Colorado.