HVAC Mechanic

City of Boulder•Boulder, CO

1d•$35 - $50

About The Position

Under limited supervision, diagnoses, operates, maintains, and repairs mechanical systems and equipment used for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in City buildings. The position requires contractor-management experience, strong teamwork abilities, and effective oral and written communication skills. The HVAC Mechanic coordinates and schedules preventive and corrective maintenance and requires strong knowledge of chillers, boilers, rooftop units (RTUs), split systems, variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, refrigeration, and controls. The role maintains HVAC-R equipment and associated systems, including building automation systems, and serves as a technical resource for complex troubleshooting and staff training. It coordinates and inspects contractor work, manages preventive maintenance, investigates occupant comfort and indoor air quality concerns, maintains work order and asset records, and responds to emergencies, including through an on-call rotation. The position works across City facilities, including mechanical rooms and outdoor settings in all weather conditions, and may require night and weekend work.

Requirements

Ability to work independently with limited supervision and make decisions while earning the trust of peers and leaders.
Experience tracking work order requests.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and objectives simultaneously.
Ability to coordinate projects, including scoping, contracting, and managing budgets and schedules.
Ability to work effectively independently and in teams, understand others' interests and concerns, and share and receive information.
Ability to help groups work together, assist in any capacity, communicate openly about successes and challenges, and adapt to assignments.
Knowledge of air distribution systems, such as VAV and fan-powered boxes.
Knowledge of building automation systems (BAS).
Knowledge of commercial boiler and chiller operation.
Knowledge of applicable mechanical, electrical, energy, and building codes.
General computer-operation knowledge for energy management systems and preventive maintenance/work order systems (CMMS).
Must pass a background check before the first day of work and maintain acceptable screening.
Must comply fully with the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy.
Associate degree in HVAC, Mechanical Systems, or a related field; four years of related experience may substitute for the education requirement only.
Four to five years of progressively responsible commercial HVAC experience involving boilers, chillers, refrigeration, controls, and building automation systems.
Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license.
Ability to communicate effectively by telephone and in person; observe and prepare written documents; operate building test and technician equipment; and use relevant computer and office equipment.
Sufficient manual dexterity and mobility to operate equipment and work in mechanical facilities and outdoors.
Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines and changing priorities and conditions.
Ability to climb ladders and work nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining and repairing variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems.
Experience with electrical, pneumatic, electronic, and computer HVAC control systems.
EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
Boiler Operator Certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, inspect, clean, adjust, and perform preventive maintenance on HVAC-R equipment and components, including boilers, chillers, refrigeration systems, pumps, motors, valves, belts, bearings, filters, and controls.
Diagnose, program, calibrate, and repair building automation systems (BAS), HVAC controls, sensors, actuators, variable frequency drives, thermostats, and related communication networks.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, control, and building automation failures; provide technical expertise for complex HVAC troubleshooting and technical training to staff.
Operate, maintain, repair, and optimize boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, and associated mechanical systems.
Perform seasonal startup, shutdown, testing, and commissioning of HVAC equipment and related systems.
Coordinate, oversee, and inspect contractor work for compliance with specifications, quality standards, schedules, and applicable codes.
Implement and maintain a preventive maintenance program for HVAC systems.
Investigate and resolve indoor air quality, ventilation, temperature, humidity, and occupant comfort concerns.
Assess HVAC-R equipment condition, identify maintenance risks, and update the asset management database.
Provide input on staffing or funding needs for HVAC systems and work with management to address them.
Clean and adjust HVAC-R systems and perform warranty services.
Monitor conditions in City facilities, create service requests for deficiencies, and report major deficiencies to management.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment history, asset information, and work order documentation in the work order system.
Respond to emergency HVAC failures and critical facility outages during and after normal business hours as required.
Participate in an on-call rotation and provide technical support during emergencies.
Maintain refrigerant records and handle refrigerants in compliance with EPA regulations.
Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, control schematics, and technical specifications.
Take appropriate safety precautions, prevent accidents, ensure the safety of people and equipment, and use required safety equipment.