HVAC Maintenance Technician at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO

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Job Description Position Summary: Perform planned preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment and make repairs as needed. This position is a journey level technician which is responsible for maintaining and repairing HVAC Systems. These systems include but are not limited to, fans, sheaves, belts, bearings, motors, pumps and filters on HVAC equipment such as air handling, unit heaters, fan coil units, heating pumps, forced air heating/cooling systems, cooling towers, chillers, boilers, water heaters, exhaust fans, kitchen hoods, etc. Full Consideration Date: This posting will remain open until filled. Housing & Dining Services: Please visit https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/ to learn about joining Housing & Dining Services (HDS) as one of the largest departments on campus and is responsible for the management, finance, administration, and program development of all University housing facilities, including residence halls, university apartments, and Mountain Campus. Essential Job Duties: Performs preventative maintenance on a variety of HVAC equipment for building ventilation systems. These systems include but are not limited to dining halls, office buildings, educational instruction spaces, apartments, support facilities, and residence halls. Perform repairs and maintenance on HVAC equipment such as air handling units, unit heaters, fan coil units, heating pumps, forced air heating/cooling systems, boilers, water heaters, chillers. Accesses a variety of spaces not limited to basements, tunnels, crawl spaces, attics, chases, and roofs using stairs, ladders, lifts, scaffolds, access hatches and other means to service or inspect equipment. Help journey-level employees as needed for repair or replacement of HVAC mechanical equipment. Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires). Pre-employment Physical: Must successfully pass WorkSTEPS. Valid Driver’s License. Essential Services Designation. Shift Work. On-call Status: Will be required to work overtime in response to after-hours service requests. Will be required to carry a cell phone on a rotating basis with other staff to support the after-hours response program. Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Years of Experience and/or Skills: Three years (36 months) of experience in an HVAC or facilities role or a combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three years. Preferred Qualifications: Maintenance experience within a Higher Education or K12 environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills to document work orders clearly and communicate effectively with team members and residents/tenants. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate respectfully and professionally with other employees, managers, residents, and guests. Experience maintaining or repairing commercial HVAC equipment. Skilled in using mobile devices and computers for work order management, team communication, and monitoring automated HVAC building controls. EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification. Application Instructions: To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume that clearly outlines your work experience, education, certifications, and any other relevant information demonstrating how your qualifications align with the required and preferred qualifications listed in the posting. Because the application system does not provide a separate cover letter upload field, both documents must be uploaded under the section labeled "Resume." Multiple document uploads are accepted, and applicants may upload their cover letter and resume as separate files. Salary Range $55,000 - $65,000 Required Application Documents To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifica