HVAC Technician - Colorado Springs
HVAC Technician - Colorado Springs
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Department Information
- This position is open only to Colorado state residents.Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.Division of Facilities Management - Southern DistrictThis work unit exists to plan design construct operate maintain and manage the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe sanitary and effective environment for clients youth residents consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities and campuses and in the surrounding neighborhoods.Facilities served are: Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) Pueblo Regional Center (PRC) Division of Youth Services (Zeb Pike Spring Creek and Pueblo Youth Services Center) and the Veterans Community Living Centers in the Southern District. Total facilities served are approximately 2 million sq. ft. at multiple sites within the Southern Region. The unit establishes and maintains a pleasant safe and sanitary environment for clients personnel and visitors in the buildings of the Department of Human Services.
Description of Job
What Youll be Doing
This position is directly responsible to maintain construct install troubleshoot repair all air distribution systems services which provide services to the DHS DYC PRC and DOC facilities. HVAC-R services provided include maintaining repairing installing and coordinator of chill water and heating water hydronic systems absorption and reciprocating chillers conformance of CFC regulations and Title 15 regulations of EPA all air distribution systems which include VAV systems multi-zone systems local fan-coil and cabinet unit heaters and all associated interface to the Siemens Building Automation system.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:Maintain troubleshoot repair and install all HVAC equipment in compliance with manufacturers recommendations local codes Health department Joint Commission and ACA standards within a large multi building campus environment.
Performs preventative maintenance and repair tasks on large HVAC/R systems ranging from hospital environments to small residential applications including: filter changes coil cleaning and other related work.
Monitor and test heating and cooling closed loops and cooling towers for water treatment levels and coordinate with vendors to correct out of tolerance conditions.
Maintain repair troubleshoot and install large scale refrigeration equipment in compliance to manufacturers recommendations local codes Health department The Joint Commission ACA and ASHRAE standards. Understands principles and experience with refrigeration recovery evacuation and charging understands the installation and sizing of refrigerant piping in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
Monitor Install maintain troubleshoot and repair building automation controls and systems to ensure the proper operation of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and ensure all environmental conditions meet customer requirements. These controls include but not limited to electric pneumatic and DDC.
Reads wiring diagrams use multimeters to read voltage current and resistance values.
Troubleshoot electrical and low voltage circuits.
Utilizes Ohms Law.
Analyzes logs printouts other materials and information that apply to the operation of the mechanical systems. Utilizes all information to solve operational problems.
Responsible for the maintenance and repair of pumps and control valves (Electrical and pneumatic). Repair of cooling towers absorption chillers water cooled chillers and direct expansion unit over 150 tons to include replacement of piping components and electronic systems.
Maintain the fire and smoke control systems in the air handling duct and exhaust systems to include communicating with customers on repairs that may affect their office or department including facilities management office while conforming to all provisions of NFPA.
Responsible for HVAC fabrication processes and utilizing HVAC machines and tools for HVAC system fabrications.
Must comply with the safety program and tool and key control.
Snow removal.
Other duties as assigned.
This is a full-time in-person essential position. Shift work may be required. Must be available for and respond to call backs to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency in a timely manner.
Essential Positions. Positions that perform essential law enforcement highway maintenance and other support services directly necessary for the health safety and welfare of patients residents and inmates of state institutions or state facilities. Employees in essential positions can be only FLSA non exempt and can be required to work unexpected or unusual work hours to perform the essential and/or emergency services of the department without delay and/or without interruption.
Call Back applies when an eligible employee is required to report to work before the start or after the end of a scheduled shift.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
- Applicants must have three years of experience troubleshooting and repairing HVAC systems (boiler chillers air handlers control systems etc... ).
- Applicants must possess a current and valid Universal CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) Certificate. You must attach a copy of your Universal CFC Certification to this job application.
Substitution:- Education or successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship program that relates to this position will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. In order to utilize this substitution you must attach a copy of your transcripts/apprenticeship to this job application. Your unofficial transcripts/certification of completion must include your name college/school name type of degree/certification received and date the degree/certification was received/conferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in HVAC/R troubleshooting repairs and adjustments to a variety of different types of HVAC/R systems for patient client and laboratory comfort within a large multi building campus environment preference will be given to individual that has documented maintenance repair and troubleshooting experience installation of new equipment has no merit.
Demonstrated experience performing work order based maintenance services.
Excellent oral comprehension skills the ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Excellent troubleshooting skills -- determines cause of operating error and decides on course of action. Excellent customer service skills; anticipates and understands customer needs and expectations; takes action appropriately; understands the impact of decisions on customers.
Excellent attention to detail.
Basic computer skills in email Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to read wiring diagrams use multimeters to read voltage current and resistance values.
Must be able to troubleshoot electrical and low voltage circuits.
Knowledge of Ohms Law.
Working knowledge of maintenance and repair of pumps and control valves (Electrical and Pneumatic).
Mechanical FABRICATION Knowledge of HVAC fabrication processes and the use of HVAC machines and tools utilized for HVAC system fabrications.
Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hours per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.
Conditions of Employment
A full pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.
All job offers are contingent on a successful physical exam which also includes a lift and range of motion test provided by a designated health care professional certifying the candidates ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicants must consent to hold harmless CDHS and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from this process and the use of this information in connection with CDHSs consideration of application for employment.
Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.
Must possess and maintain a current and valid Universal CFC Certificate.
Must possess and maintain a current valid non-restricted Colorado drivers license.
Travel This position will be required to drive State Vehicles as part of daily work assignment from site to site equipped with tools to perform daily duties. May be required to travel to training and meetings.
Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption.
Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test.
Must be available for call back to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or without interruption.
Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours.
Use Handling or Exposure to hazardous materials Explain: Proximity to moving mechanical parts Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Exposure to electrical shock and or working in high exposed places.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
Disclose that information on the application.
Provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position.
Provide the employee number from the applicants prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( ) postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.
For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atunder Rules.
Supplemental Information
For additional recruiting questions please contact
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer:
Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans
Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules training and more!
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For moreinformation go to Values:
We believe in a people-first approach:To serve the people of Colorado we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized inspired and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.
Balance creates quality of life:We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility health and wellness and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable:We take responsibility through our actions programs and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters:We are open and honest with employees our partners the Coloradans we serve and the public.
We are ethical:We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners employees and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations:CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator Nancy Schmelzer at or call 1-.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
