HVAC & Controls Technician

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

2d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

This is a fully functioning journey-level HVAC and Controls Technician position requiring advanced Building Automation Systems (BAS) knowledge. The technician troubleshoots HVAC mechanical systems and uses controls systems to support that work. Responsibilities cover troubleshooting, installation, monitoring, repair, and service of HVAC and BAS equipment, related hardware and software, automated alarms, boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, and associated mechanical components. The role also programs, calibrates, tests, monitors, and adjusts HVAC/R system parameters to support efficient operation. The position is part of Housing & Dining Services, which manages, finances, administers, and develops programs for University housing facilities, including residence halls, university apartments, and Mountain Campus. The job is designated as an essential service, involves shift work and hazardous-material exposure, and requires participation in a rotating after-hours response program. The technician must carry a cell phone on a rotating basis and work overtime in response to after-hours service requests.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of experience as an HVAC and Controls Technician.
Valid driver's license.
Successfully pass the pre-employment WorkSTEPS physical.
Complete a pre-employment criminal background check if a new hire.
Participate in shift work and rotating on-call coverage; work overtime in response to after-hours service requests.
Carry a cell phone on a rotating basis to support the after-hours response program.
Use, handle, or be exposed to hazardous materials.

Nice To Haves

Advanced BAS and HVAC experience.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Experience maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting high-efficiency boilers.
Experience maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting chillers.
Experience maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting rooftop heating and cooling units.
Experience maintaining, programming, repairing, and troubleshooting HVAC and Building Automation Control systems, including the end devices they control.
Ability to use computers and cell phones to manage work orders and communicate with the team.
Ability to develop positive working relationships with customers, peers, supervisors, management, contractors, and partners.
Customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot HVAC and controls systems.
Repair HVAC equipment and control systems.
Diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC and refrigeration equipment, including air handling units, energy recovery ventilators, exhaust fans, unit heaters, fan coil units, hydronic pumps, air compressors, control-air dehydration and filtering systems, forced-air heating and cooling units, boilers, chillers, piping systems, other mechanical devices, and related electronic interfaces.
Install, maintain, program, repair, and troubleshoot Building Automation Controls and specialized equipment for electronic monitoring, network communication, measurement, and operation of building automation systems.
Work with building automation system controllers, extension modules, network automation engines, and different types of controls hardware across multiple operating system platforms, manufacturers, and protocols.
Identify the parts that need to be ordered to support timely repairs.