Pipe/Mechanical Trades I - HVAC Technician

State of ColoradoGolden, CO
Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Technician supports campus operations by performing preventive, predictive, proactive, and reactive maintenance on HVAC systems across campus. This role plays a vital part in ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable building performance.

Requirements

  • Two (2) years of relevant experience in a trade related to the assigned work, including HVAC systems, mechanical, pipefitting, and building systems maintenance.
  • Experience should include performing preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment.
  • Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
  • Background check
  • Pre-employment physical
  • Pre-Employment drug screen
  • Motor Vehicle Record check

Nice To Haves

  • Prior relevant state service

Responsibilities

  • Replace air filters; change belts; grease bearings; clean coils, drain pans, pump housings, and condensate lines
  • Check strainers and ensure proper air and water flow
  • Adjust motor and pump alignments
  • Record and report equipment issues, including vibration or noise anomalies
  • Maintain accurate equipment data and complete all required documentation
  • Support campus water treatment program (testing, recording, transporting chemicals)
  • Maintain cleanliness of mechanical rooms
  • Use basic computer skills (Windows, Excel, Word) to complete PM tasks
  • Conduct diagnostic checks and electrical condition monitoring
  • Measure motor amperage, temperature readings, subcooling, and superheat
  • Perform vibration and lubrication analysis
  • Compare equipment performance against previous readings to identify trends
  • Identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend long-term solutions
  • Communicate findings with supervisors and operations teams
  • Participate in asbestos team activities if assigned
  • Perform other duties as needed to support continuous improvement
  • Assist with repairs and urgent service calls (hot/cold calls, alarms, motor failures, equipment resets, glycol alarms)
  • Maintain housekeeping standards in mechanical spaces
  • Collaborate with Operations on troubleshooting and system recovery

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
  • Retirement plans, including PERA
  • Generous vacation and sick leave
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition reduction for employees and dependents
  • Access to state Employee Assistance Program
  • Statewide BenefitHub discount program
  • RTD Eco-Pass
  • Free admission to Mines varsity sporting events for you + 3 guests
  • Access to a world-class recreation center
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Technology and equipment resources
  • Opportunities to work with a diverse international community
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