Journeyman HVAC & Pipe Mech Trades I Pool

Job Description

Description of Work Unit

The Facilities Management department at CSU is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair and improvement of all academic, administrative, research and campus infrastructure.  For more information, please visit the Facilities Management website .

Position Summary

The Journeyman HVAC-Preventative Maintenance Technician provides maintenance, operates, diagnoses and troubleshoots repairs for air conditioning, refrigeration systems as well as heating and ventilation equipment including steam hydronic and gas fired. The position will also need to properly handle and dispose refrigerants.

The Pipe Mech Trades I- Preventative Maintenance Technician will preform preventative maintenance and minor repairs to of building mechanical systems, as well as serve as an assistant to the Journey level employees for repair or replacement of HVAC equipment. They will also assist with preforming asset tagging on HVAC and pumps.

Job Duties

Journeyman HVAC:

Provides preventive maintenance and operates, diagnoses, troubleshoots repairs reciprocating type air conditioning and refrigeration systems and components.

Performs preventative maintenance, diagnoses and repair on pumps, cooling towers, refrigerant and water piping, walk-in refrigeration coolers and freezers, compressors, refrigerators, staters, coifs, environmental chambers, ice machines, window A/C’s water coolers, and other various cooling equipment.

Proper use of refrigerant (CFC) recovery, reclaim, recycle refrigerant gases. Proper disposal techniques of contaminated CFC’s and hazardous materials (oil and gas) as outlined by federal, state, and local governments.

Troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, and operates electrical, pneumatic, and electronic control systems to gas and hot water heating systems, air conditioning and ventilation systems.

Operates heating and ventilation equipment to include steam, hydronic and gas fired systems.

Performs maintenance services to components such as: expansion tanks, pressure and temperature limiting devices, heat exchanges, valves, pilot assemblies, motors, gas burners, orifices, regulators, v-belts, sheaves, and other types of heating and ventilation components.

Pipe Mech Trades I

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Mechanical maintenance system repair - Performs preventive maintenance and performs minor repair of building rotating mechanical systems including: Greasing motor/hydronic pump bearings using the proper lubricant for the task/equipment.

Inspecting drive belts, sheaves and air filters.

Minor repair or replacement of building rotating mechanical systems, including sheaves, drive belts, air filters, etc.

Journey level assistant - Provide assistance to journey-level employees as needed for repair or replacement of HVAC mechanical equipment.

Asset tagging/data - Assist with performing asset tagging on all HVAC equipment (AHUs, RTUs, MAUs, EFs, SFs, etc.) and pumps to collect data for integrated work management tracking and historical data purposes.

• Conditions of Employment
• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Drivers license
• Pre-employment Physical
• Essential Services Designation

Shift Work

In-person

Minimum Qualifications:

• To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials:
• Journeyman HVAC
• Experience Only: Three (3) years of relevant experience in an mechanical maintenance repair relevant to the work assigned to this position
• 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
• Pipe Mech Trades I: Experience Only:  Two (2) years of relevant experience in mechanical maintenance repair related to the work assigned to this position
• 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 two (2) years.
• If using Education :  *Please note, unofficial or official transcripts must be attached with this application

Preferred Qualifications:

• The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:
• Knowledge of commercial HVAC/R Preventative Maintenance
• Demonstrated Analytical skills
• Demonstrated mechanical abilities
• Knowledge of safety procedures
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to ask for assistance and follow instruction
• Demonstrated dependability and flexibility
• Ability to work with others in a team setting
• Directly related state service

Applications will not be considered if:

The Work Experience section is blank or lists “see resume.”

Job duties are missing for any listed position.

Month/Year employment dates are not included.

Notes

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be made from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid, articulated business reason.

The selection process for State Classified positions may include exam(s) and/or interview(s) that require candidates to appear in person , at the candidate’s own expense.

Pertinent updates to your application status can be obtained by logging into your candidate account .

Salary is commensurate with relevant experience and/or education and will be determined in accordance with State Classified compensation policies .

Current CSU employees should apply through the Jobs Hub in their Workday account.

For Current or Former Employees of the State of Colorado:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024 , any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range, based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.

All current and former State employees must ensure that their entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is included in the application so that time-in-series can be accurately calculated.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.

Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Employment and Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.