Salary: $55,860.00 – $83,790.00 Annually
Location : Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2300480
Department: Facilities and Strategic Infrastructure Management
Opening Date: 09/08/2023
Closing Date: 9/21/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
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Job Summary
Hiring Range: $61,000 – $69,830 annually (salary to be commensurate with qualifications)
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm, subject to change. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt.
Performs a wide variety of duties associated with all phases of HVAC preventive maintenance, cleaning, repair, modification, adjustment and lubrication of heating, ventilation, and refrigeration systems, associated equipment, and fixtures. Accomplishes other building maintenance and repair as assigned (i.e. carpentry, electrical, and plumbing). Assignments are made in the form of written or verbal instructions and may be accompanied by sketches and blue prints, although much of the work arises out of inspections and troubleshooting. Work is ordinarily performed independently, but may work as part of a team.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Performs preventive maintenance and services, regulates, and repairs mechanical equipment, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, such as steam and hot water boilers, forced air units, and associated components.
- Tests, troubleshoots, diagnoses, and corrects mechanical problems to ensure systems remain operational to applicable codes and design standards.
- Repairs or replaces compressors, unit controls, thermostats, pumps, water pressure regulators, and other parts of mechanical systems; charges refrigeration; inspects, cleans and replaces filters as necessary.
- Performs electrical, pneumatic and mechanical testing of equipment; diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems; repairs or replaces defective parts in units, equipment and controls.
- Performs other building maintenance tasks supporting building maintenance and repair of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc. when requested.
- Estimates time, materials, and equipment required for assigned jobs; maintains work order of work performed and material used.
- Assists supervisor in scheduling work orders and completing paper work. Updates information on work order form as required to accurately reflect conditions in the field.
- Performs on-call responsibilities as required in support of all County buildings, including correctional facilities.
- Cleans debris from work area, parts, and equipment.
- Performs snow removal and other severe weather-related support operations as needed.
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of additional building systems to include electrical, plumbing, and carpentry preferred.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazard and safety precautions applicable to accomplishing facility maintenance and repair.
- Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment commonly used in building maintenance, such as hand tools, power tools, gauges, pumps, detectors, and test equipment.
- Ability to read, interpret, and work from wiring diagrams, code books, sketches, layouts, blueprints; ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to operate and maintain electrical test/diagnostic equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, and combustion gas analyzers.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work with other County employees.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to observe and follow safety procedures and precautions.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Minimum three years of progressive experience working as a journeyman HVAC Technician accomplishing maintenance and repair in commercial and/or industrial buildings.
- Any equivalent combination of related education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.
Licenses/Certificates:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must possess and maintain a Federal Universal CFC Certificate.
- Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) certification, or have the ability to successfully obtain within ninety days of employment.
- Must possess and maintain Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Mechanical IV license or obtain within six months of employment.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical examination.
Work Conditions
Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors and requires the ability to perform laboring tasks in adverse weather and environmental conditions. Position involves extensive standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, carrying heavy tools and equipment to work site, and working in confined/tight spaces. Work is performed on ladders, scaffolds, poles, and in pits and tunnels. May be exposed to hazardous chemical/materials during the performance of some job responsibilities. Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; uses equipment to move heavier items. Subject to on-call and may be required to work afterhours as needed.
VISION
El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.
PURPOSE
We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.
El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.
El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Onsite health centers
- Onsite fitness centers
- Reach Your Peak wellness program
- Short and long term disability
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts to include dependent care
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
- Deferred compensation (457b)
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Please select your highest level of education.
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- Associate’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Postgraduate degree
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Do you have a minimum three years of progressive experience working as a journeyman HVAC Technician accomplishing maintenance and repair in commercial and/or industrial buildings?
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Please describe the minimum of three years of progressive experience working as a journeyman HVAC Technician accomplishing maintenance and repair in commercial and/or industrial buildings experience. Please notate the years of experience per job (ex: Job title – ## years and description of experience). If Not Applicable please put N/A.”
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