HVAC Plant Maintenance Technician II (Pipe/Mechanical Trades II)

About the role

Would you like to work in a beautiful small campus environment? Colorado School of Mines is located in Golden, Colorado at the gateway of the Rocky Mountains, 13 miles west of downtown Denver and 21 miles south of Boulder. Benefits begin the first of the month following your start date.Other perks include:

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick leave which starts accruing your first month!
• Set work schedule
• Small crews (8-13)
• Free access to Mines varsity sporting events for you and 3 guests!

Build Your HVAC Career with a Team That Invests in Growth

Are you an experienced HVAC technician looking for an opportunity to expand your technical expertise, work with complex commercial systems, and develop your controls knowledge? Join our Facilities Management team as a Plant Maintenance Technician II (HVAC) and become part of a collaborative, supportive environment where learning and professional growth are encouraged.

This role offers the opportunity to work independently while maintaining and troubleshooting a wide range of HVAC and refrigeration systems that support critical campus operations. You'll gain valuable exposure to advanced HVAC controls, laboratory ventilation systems, and large-scale mechanical equipment while partnering with a knowledgeable team dedicated to operational excellence.

What You'll Do

Maintain Critical Building HVAC Systems

You will be responsible for maintaining the reliable operation of a wide variety of commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment, including:

• Centrifugal, screw, scroll, and reciprocating chillers
• Cooling towers
• Heating and cooling pumps
• Air handling units and associated components
• Evaporative cooling systems
• Low-pressure hot water boilers
• Air compressors and refrigerated air dryers
• HVAC controls and mechanical systems

Key responsibilities include

• Performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment adjustments
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and controls-related issues
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC and refrigeration equipment
• Reading wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals
• Documenting work orders, preventative maintenance activities, labor, and repair records
• Utilizing Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel, and Word for work tracking and reporting

Support Laboratory Ventilation & Life Safety Systems

• Maintain and troubleshoot variable air volume (VAV) laboratory fume hood systems
• Measure and verify laboratory airflow and pressurization requirements
• Repair or replace fume hood air valves and control devices
• Inspect, test, and maintain HVAC-related fire and smoke dampers and actuators
• Ensure systems operate safely and in accordance with applicable codes and standards

Complete HVAC Modifications & Improvements

• Perform minor ductwork and piping additions or modifications
• Evaluate load impacts to existing systems
• Support ventilation upgrades and equipment connections
• Interpret mechanical drawings to determine appropriate installation methods

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the asbestos abatement team if selected
• Perform other duties as assigned

What Success Looks Like

Successful candidates are

• Hard-working and dependable
• Technically sound with strong troubleshooting abilities
• Willing to share knowledge and collaborate with teammates
• Comfortable working independently
• Detail-oriented and safety-focused
• Excellent communicators who work effectively with customers and coworkers

Work Environment

This position works on-site within a campus facilities environment and involves exposure to mechanical equipment rooms, rooftops, laboratories, and occupied buildings. Work may require climbing ladders, lifting equipment and materials, working in varying weather conditions, and adhering to industry safety standards and regulations.

• Please Note: This position reports to campus Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
• If you're looking for a position where you can strengthen your HVAC expertise, learn advanced controls systems, work with complex equipment, and grow your career with an experienced Facilities Management team, we encourage you to apply!

Residency Requirement

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description

D6C2XX Pipe/Mechanical Trades II

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only

Three (3) years of relevant HVAC service and maintenance experience in commercial, institutional, industrial, or similar environments, which included:

• EPA Refrigerant Certification (Please attach to application)
• Experience troubleshooting HVAC mechanical, electrical, and control systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, schematics, and equipment documentation
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding work in a variety of environments
• EXPERIENCE MUST BE CLEARLY DOCUMENTED IN THE "WORK HISTORY" SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. In addition, part-time work will be pro-rated.

Or

Education and Experience

A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years (Transcripts must be attached to application for educational credit).

Preferred Qualifications

• NATE Certifications or related HVAC technical training
• Experience with commercial chillers, boilers, air handling systems, and building controls
• Experience with laboratory ventilation systems and fume hoods
• Knowledge of HVAC-related life safety systems
• Familiarity with building automation systems and controls
• Prior relevant state service

Conditions of Employment

• Background check
• Pre-employment physical
• Pre-employment drug screen
• Motor Vehicle Record check

Appeal Rights

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax:. Phone:.

• Email address:.
• The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
• Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process.
• The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.