Pipe/Mechanical Trades I - HVAC Technician

State of Colorado • Golden, CO

1d • 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed