Tradesman, HVAC

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

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 up, regulating, repairing, monitoring, and shutting down Central Utility Plant equipment. The employee monitors meters, gauges, and computerized controls to ensure safe operation 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 used to provide utilities for buildings and industrial processes. Duties include recording operating data, adjusting controls, inspecting and maintaining equipment, conducting water titration tests, adding treatment chemicals, and documenting shift operations in an operator’s logbook. Work may involve specialized industrial-process equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of operational experience in a boiler plant.
Three years of operational experience in a chiller plant.
ENG-Stationary Engineer - Tradesmen International license required.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Skill in obtaining and ensuring the 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 operating data, including equipment temperatures, hours of operation, fuel consumption, temperature or pressure, water levels, flue-gas analysis, voltage load, and generator balance.
Adjust manual controls or override automatic controls to maintain recommended operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or shut down equipment.
Visually inspect equipment periodically to detect malfunctions or the need 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 treatment tanks to prevent scale buildup and clean boiler lines.
Record operation 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.
Start up, regulate, repair, monitor, and shut down Central Utility Plant equipment.
Use electrical and electronic test equipment to service, troubleshoot, repair, and monitor heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.

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 and discounts on brands, travel, and other offerings.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
Career advancement pathways and internal career growth support.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, free student loan coaching, and assistance navigating the program.
Eligibility for National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps programs.