(Auraria) HVAC Technician II (Pipe/Mechanical Trades II) - Swing Shift

(Auraria) HVAC Technician II (Pipe/Mechanical Trades II) - Swing Shift

Salary

$4,955.00 - $6,937.00 Monthly

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

AHEC-0626-10.2026

Department

Auraria Higher Education Center

Opening Date

10/26/2026

Closing Date

11/16/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Auraria Campus

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Nicole Yanez at nicole.yanez@ahec.edu

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

Who we are:

Welcome to the Auraria Campus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38,000 students and approximately 5000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver and the University of Colorado Denver. Learn more about us through this link: The Auraria Campus

The Auraria Campus consists of a 153 acre campus with over 30 acres of irrigated landscape areas, including turf, trees, shrubs, and other native and low water vegetation.

Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, multiple medical, dental and vision options, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, BenefitHub and outstanding retirement plan. Learn more through this link: Benefits Package.

So, if youre interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which youve been waiting for.

Description of Job

Job Summary:

The HVAC work unit is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, installation, and modification of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) equipment, systems, and controls serving classrooms, offices, laboratories, restrooms, and other spaces throughout the Auraria Higher Education Center. The work unit also operates, maintains, repairs, and modifies the Campus' building automation systems (BAS) to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of building mechanical systems.

This position exists to operate, maintain, repair, install, and modify heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment, systems, and controls serving classrooms, offices, laboratories, restrooms, and other spaces throughout the Auraria Higher Education Center. The technician applies journey-level knowledge of pipe and mechanical trades to independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct HVAC system problems; perform scheduled preventive maintenance; and monitor, test, and calibrate building automation and control systems.

The position is responsible for performing corrective and preventive maintenance necessary to maintain the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the Campus' heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) systems. This includes maintaining and troubleshooting the building automation and low-voltage control systems that monitor and control HVACR equipment.

In addition, the position participates in emergency response activities and assists with Campus snow removal operations during active weather events.

All HVAC Technician II positions function as equal peers within the HVAC Shop. This position does not have formal supervisory, work-leader, or lead responsibility for other employees.

Schedule: Monday through Friday: 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Essential Job Functions: HVAC Corrective Maintenance:

• Inspects, tests, and diagnoses HVAC equipment using direct digital controls and portable test equipment to identify operational issues.
• Troubleshoots and independently repairs or replaces HVAC equipment using appropriate tools, parts, and materials.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work area and disposes of damaged parts and equipment in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Tracks HVAC work orders in the TMA Work Order System and documents corrective maintenance activities.
• Communicates repair status and related information to customers and reports equipment deficiencies to the HVAC Supervisor.
• Obtains and reviews contractor estimates for cost reasonableness when outside services are required.
• Coordinates with, oversees, and assists contractor technicians while they perform work on Campus.

HVAC Preventative Maintenance:

• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable operation.
• Inspects HVAC systems and related equipment to identify potential operational and maintenance issues before they occur.
• Uses appropriate trade knowledge, tools, test equipment, parts, and materials to maintain and restore HVAC equipment to optimal performance.
• Updates equipment records in the TMA Work Order System, including materials and supplies required for preventive maintenance.
• Documents preventative maintenance activities and tracks assigned work orders in TMA.
• Reports identified issues to the HVAC Supervisor, prepares supporting documentation, and recommends corrective solutions.

Building Automation Systems (BAS) & Controls:

• Monitors, adjusts, and calibrates pneumatic, electric, and electronic HVAC control systems to ensure operation within design standards.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and relaces malfunctioning controls using appropriate tools, equipment, parts, and materials.
• Installs HVAC control systems and related equipment using applicable trade knowledge and skills.
• Uses building automation software to monitor equipment operation, adjust set points and schedules, and trend system performance.
• Supports efficient and reliable HVAC operation across Campus buildings through building automation and control system adjustments.

Project Supports & Estimating:

• Estimates labor, materials, and costs for HVAC equipment and control repairs or replacements.
• Provides repair and maintenance information to customers and supervisors and maintains accurate records.
• Coordinates with contractors and vendors to ensure work is completed in a timely manner.
• Plans and coordinates maintenance activities to minimize disruption to customers and Campus operations.

Emergency Response and Campus Support

• Responds promptly to emergency situations based on the nature and severity of the incident to protect health, safety, and Campus property.
• Supports Campus special events before and during event activities as assigned.
• Performs additional essential-service duties, including snow removal, during active weather events.
• Assists with emergency response activities to minimize damage, service disruptions, and loss to Campus property and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of professional HVAC experience. The experience listed must clearly demonstrate technical skill at repairing, installing and servicing commercial HVAC equipment.

OR

• 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.

Conditions of Employment:

• The person selected for this position must maintain their ability to stand for long periods of time as well as kneel, stoop, crouch, reach and grab in the performance of job-related duties.
• This person selected for this position must maintain their ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be willing and able to be exposed to adverse weather while performing snow removal duties.
• Must maintain a valid unencumbered drivers license.
• Please note that if offered employment, candidates will be required to furnish a copy of the motor vehicle report (MVR) as part of the background check process.

Supplemental Information

Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act information:

After careful review of this position and the duties that it performs, it has been designated in accordance with the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act as a "Not Covered" position, it does not fall in the category of employees that are eligible for representation by COWINS, also known as the union. To learn more about this designation please visit this link: http://coloradowins.org/

E-mail Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted by email.

Minimum Qualifications

Your application as submitted is used to determine if you meet Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualifications and ensure that information in your application "draw correlations" to the Minimum Qualifications. Human Resources Analysts will not infer that you meet the Minimum Qualifications if information isnt detailed in your application.

• Years of experience will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be pro-rated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit.) *

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Auraria Campus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Nicole Yanez at nicole.yanez@ahec.edu

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agencys contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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As stated in the job posting and required by the State of Colorado job requirements, applications for the position must reside in Colorado at the time of application. Please acknowledge one of the following:

• I acknowledge that, at the time of application, I am a resident of the State of Colorado.
• I acknowledge that, at the time of application, I am not a resident of the State of Colorado.

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As stated in the job posting and required by the State of Colorado job requirements, applicants for this classified position must hold a valid, unencumbered Colorado drivers license at the time of application. Please acknowledge one of the following:

• I acknowledge that, at the time of application, I hold a valid, unencumbered Colorado drivers license.
• I acknowledge that, at the time of application, I do not hold a valid, unencumbered Colorado drivers license.

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Part of the required documents of this posting, if you are selected as the final candidate, you agree to submit a motor vehicle report?

• Yes
• No

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Rules of Conduct and Ethical Principles: By submitting this application, applicant acknowledges that the holding of State employment is a public trust and that State employees shall carry out their duties for the benefit of the people of the State of Colorado. § 24-18-103(1), C.R.S. Applicant warrants that they have read and understand the rules of conduct and the ethical principles for State employees as set forth in §§ 24-18-104, 24-18-105, 24-18-108, and 24-18-201, C.R.S. Here is the link for the Colorado Revised Statutes: https://leg.colorado.gov/agencies/office-legislative-legal-services/colorado-revised-statutes. Conflict of Interest: A conflict of interest occurs when an individual or organization has a conflict between competing interests. By submitting this application, applicant hereby discloses the following personal or professional interests, obligations, commitments, or relationships (either personal or professional) that could create the perception of conflicts of interest with their duties at Auraria Campus:

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