Journeyman HVAC & Pipe Mech Trades I Pool

Location: CSU · Fully in-person/on-site

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

Salary Range

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

• Journeyman HVAC: $59,460-$71,352
• Pipe Mech Trades I: $51,360-$61,632

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Application Instructions and Information

• For State Classified searches, you may be able to skip the Experience, Education, Certification, Language, and Skills sections. Be sure to review the qualifications in the job posting to determine whether these sections should be completed. If additional documentation is required or should be uploaded to meet the requirements of the position, please attach all required documents in the Required Application Documents section as specified in the job posting.

• Clearly outline dates of employment (Month & Year) for each position listed in the Work Experience section of your application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.

• The Work Experience section is the only part of your application used to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met.

• The application is the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed to determine minimum qualifications.

Incomplete Applications

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.

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb.

A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. 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 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.