Hvac Technician - Colorado Springs

Salary: $26.94 - $32.33 Hourly
Location :Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IHA 02800 03/20/2024
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: AS - Facilities Management
Opening Date: 03/20/2024
Closing Date: 4/1/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 1600 W. 24th St. Pueblo CO 81003
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Information
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
Division of Facilities Management - Southern District:
This 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 Veteran's 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.
PRIMARY PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESSES: Spring Creek Youth Service Center at 3190 East Las Vegas St. Colorado Springs CO 80906 and Zebulon Pike Youth Services Center at 1427 W. Rio Grande Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906.
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Description of Job
What You'll 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 manufacturer's 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 manufacturer's 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 Ohm's 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 Ohm's 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.

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 candidate's 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 CDHS's 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 valid driver's 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 the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination 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 (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), 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 department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
The Assessment Process
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About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado 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 a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
  
• Medical and dental health plans
  
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
  
• Paid life insurance
  
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
  
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
  
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
  
• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
  
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more!

*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.
Our 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: