DHS - Furnace Specialist

Pueblo County • Pueblo, CO

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Performs skilled duties related to installation, repair, replacement and modification of heating systems in dwellings and conducts energy audits. Work involves replacing and installing heating systems in homes requiring license as a qualified journeyman and/or heating contractor. Performs energy audits of homes, furnace efficiency tests and furnace tune-ups. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill multiple positions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency and successful completion of apprenticeship in furnace installation preferred
• Minimum of four years experience performing building energy conservation work or building construction and maintenance work that required installation of heating equipment required
• Valid driver’s license at the time of application and a valid Colorado driver’s license at time of hire required
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30 Hour current certification or ability to obtain within sixty (60) days of hire required
• Retrofit Installer Technician Current certification or ability to obtain within hire six (6) months of hire
• Building Science Principles current certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire
• Mechanical C Contractor-Gas/Sheet Metal License current or ability to obtain within one (1) year from date of hire
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED Certification preferred
• Must be able to pass post job offer physical screening
• Must successfully pass background check

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of apprenticeship in furnace installation preferred
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Removes and installs new heating systems in homes in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Replaces furnaces, adapting duct work, venting and gas piping; repairs, replaces and seals duct work; checks for integrity of heat exchangers, and replaces heat exchangers and unsafe gas connectors.
• Cleans and tunes gas-fired furnaces to improve energy efficiency of units.
• Uses power tools and equipment of the trade including measuring instruments, gauges and hand and power tools to measure and calculate energy losses of dwellings.
• Measures energy efficiency of home heating units.
• Conducts energy audits of dwellings.
• Completes paperwork and accurately documents material and labor usage.
• Records findings and prepares written reports.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• County Retirement Program
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED