HVAC Technician

The Housing Facilities Services department with the University of Colorado Boulder are now encouraging applications for an HVAC Technician! This position exists to repair and maintain University of Colorado living areas to keep them in a clean, safe, and comfortable condition. Provide analysis, repair, maintenance and overall management of Housing and Dining Services HVAC system.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Division of Student Affairs consists of 30 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.

The work in Student Affairs supports all factors of the student experience, no matter what department a staff member may work in. This includes where students live, eat, make friends, build professional skills and find help if they need it. Many departments provide involvement opportunities, educational resources and support services to help students find their community and build lifelong skills. Student Affairs also has shared services departments that support the work and staff of our student-facing areas, including areas like assessment, business services, financial planning, human resources, marketing communications and information technology (IT).

With over 800 staff members in the Division of Student Affairs, our diverse team is uniquely positioned to personalize the student experience and advocate for students, enhancing their success inside and outside the classroom.

Housing Facilities Services (HFS) is a comprehensive facility management operation that provides around-the-clock support to over 10,000 residents and 20,000 conference guests annually. Services include maintenance, repair, renovation, project management, capital construction, housekeeping and grounds-keeping operations. HFS has approximately 190 full-time employees and approximately 80 part-time and student staff, who all strive to give residents the best living experience possible.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Diagnostics and Analysis

Perform scheduled in-depth preventative maintenance and service/repair of HVAC mechanical systems and sub-systems, i.e., pneumatic and DDC control systems, air-handling evaporation systems, chillers, rooftop equip., split systems, window units, heating/cooling water circulation systems, relater fans, piping, pumps, and other components.

Perform detailed diagnostics and analysis of all components for operation, as well as service and align equipment.

Note repairs that require work and schedule same.

Scheduled and Preventative Maintenance

Perform scheduled repair work and preventive maintenance involving the cleaning, rebuilding, replacement, installation, operation of HVAC equipment and control systems

This includes direct and indirect cooling towers, evaporative air conditioning systems, mechanical refrigeration systems, hydronic circulation pumps, heat reclamation systems, DDC controls, and pneumatic control systems.

Perform scheduled maintenance/service i.e. change filters, clean coils, oil/grease bearings, motors, pumps, and air wash systems.

HVAC Inspection and Repair

Perform inspections of building HVAC mechanical and control, sub-systems and components related to control problems, heating, cooling, and evaporation/ventilation for proper temperature, pressure and operations.

Make ad hoc adjustments and minor repairs.

Scheduling and giving notification for shutting down equipment that requires ordering parts and assembling of special tools.

Connect with users/customers to the ramifications of such for repairs.

Building Pneumatic and Control Systems

Layout, install or modify pneumatic and DDC control systems to upgrade performance and save energy.

Repair or rebuild pneumatic, electronic mechanical controllers, temperature devices, flow emitters, positioners, operators, signal conditioners and all other related instruments.

What You Should Know

This position operates university vehicles and requires an active Driver's License.

CU Boulder offers outstanding benefits which include:

Paid days off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick leave days and 11 holidays per year.

Access to medical, vision, dental and life insurance.

Tuition reimbursement.

A 10% employer contribution retirement plan.

EcoPass for free RTD rides.

Opportunity for career growth within the division of student affairs and the CU Boulder campus!

What We Can Offer

The annual salary range for this position is $56,000 - $69,680.

What We Require

Three years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

Appropriate education or successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship program will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Special Instructions

Please apply by September 29, 2024, for consideration.

To view the job ad in its entirety and apply to this position, please visit: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/HVAC-Technician/59393

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.