Tradesman, HVAC

Denver Health•Denver, CO

3d•$31 - $45

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Tradesman, HVAC for its Engineering Operations department. Under minimal supervision, the role is responsible for starting, regulating, repairing, monitoring, and shutting down Central Utility Plant equipment. The employee monitors meters, gauges, and computerized controls to ensure equipment operates safely and within established limits, and uses sophisticated electrical and electronic test equipment to service, troubleshoot, repair, and monitor heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. The position operates and maintains stationary engines and mechanical equipment that provide utilities for buildings and industrial processes. Duties include monitoring and recording operating conditions, adjusting controls, inspecting and maintaining equipment, conducting water titration tests, adding treatment chemicals, and documenting operational and maintenance actions in a shift logbook. The job is regular work with a variable shift and pays $30.82–$44.69 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of operational experience in a boiler plant.
Three years of operational experience in a chiller plant.
Required ENG-Stationary Engineer - Tradesmen International license.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Skill in obtaining and ensuring appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to perform work.
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, specifications, and technical drawings.
Knowledge of computerized monitoring software for Central Utility Plants.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain stationary engines and mechanical equipment, including steam engines, air compressors, generators, motors, turbines, chillers, cooling towers, and steam boilers.
Read meters, gauges, and automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
Record equipment temperatures, operating hours, fuel consumption, temperature or pressure, water levels, flue-gas analysis, voltage load, and generator balance.
Adjust manual controls or override automatic controls to keep equipment within recommended operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or shut down equipment.
Visually inspect equipment periodically to identify malfunctions or needs for repair, adjustment, or lubrication.
Maintain equipment by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders, and gauges, and cleaning or replacing burners and other components using hand and power tools.
Perform water titration tests and add chemical treatments, such as water softener, to prevent scale buildup and clean boiler lines.
Record operational and maintenance actions taken during the shift in the operator’s logbook.
Specialize in equipment designed for industrial processes, with possible designations including Acid-Concentration-Plant-Equipment Engineer, Air-Compressor-Station Engineer, Diesel-Engine Operator, Stationary, or Water-Pumping-Station Engineer.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs.
Discounts and perks on large brands, travel, and more.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center, supporting internal career growth and advancement pathways.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligibility.