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

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

Salary

$28.58 - $31.50 Hourly

Location

Golden, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

GLA - JR109025 - 07/26

Department

Colorado School of Mines

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

8/3/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

1500 Illinois St, Golden, CO 80401

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Human Resources, recruitment@mines.edu, 303-273-3250

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

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. For more information visit us at: www.mines.edu.

We offer a comprehensive portfolio of benefits to our classified workforce, including

medical, dental, life, short and long-term disability plans, dependent tuition benefit, and retirement plans. 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!

Description of Job

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. Youll 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.

Why Join Us?

• Stable, full-time schedule with weekday hours
• Opportunity to work on diverse and sophisticated HVAC systems
• Hands-on exposure to building automation and controls
• Strong culture of learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• Positive work environment with experienced industry professionals

What Youll Do

Maintain Critical Building HVAC Systems (80%)

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 (10%)

• 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 (5%)

• 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 (5%)

• 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 youre 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!

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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

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 Certification 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, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. 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: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us. 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 Directors Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Supplemental Information

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world's problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a rich and vibrant diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives and experiences enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.

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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This position requires 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 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). Do you meet this requirement?

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• No

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If you answered "yes", please explain how you meet this requirement, including titles and dates of service. If you answer "no", please enter "n/a".

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Describe the types of HVAC equipment you have worked with and your experience maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing those systems.

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