Hvac Mechanic I

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $28.00 - $37.00/hour, based on experience and education . We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What You'll Do

The Department of General Services, Facilities Management Division (FM) is responsible for facility maintenance and management, including preventative maintenance, work order processing and reporting, vendor management and capital planning.

FM works behind the scenes to ensure the city's departments and agencies can function at their best. The FM Division staff is responsible for providing a full range of building services including plumbing, heating/cooling, electrical, painting, and maintenance of doors, windows, walls, ceilings, and floors, among other services. Through seven teams, FM is responsible for maintaining over 8,000,000 million square feet of buildings and structures in over 140 city owned and leased facilities, sites and structures.

For more information on the Department of General Services, please visit the General Services website at Department of General Services.

The Facilities Management Division within General Services is currently seeking multiple HVAC Mechanics to support and assist various facilities across the City and County of Denver.

As an HVAC/Building Engineer, you will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing facility systems. This includes using automated control systems to manage electrical and mechanical building systems. You will handle daily operations and preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems, such as air handling units, domestic cool and hot water systems, sump and sewage systems, diesel generators, and fire protection systems. In addition, as the HVAC Mechanic you will:

• Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment and machinery which may include some fabrication

• Inspects buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning systems and conditions

• Assists with installation and modification of building equipment systems

• Oversees or performs repair, testing, and troubleshooting of building equipment systems

• Evaluates and recommends equipment and service upgrades

• Assists in coordinating maintenance efforts with outside contractors and technicians for contracted work

• Orders parts and supplies as required and maintains stock and inventory control

• Maintains records and prepares reports, and estimates materials, labor, and equipment costs

• Observes all common safety practices

• Performs snow removal duties

About You

What You'll Bring

HVAC/Building Engineers are the primary technical staff for facility maintenance, emergency maintenance, minor electrical and plumbing testing, and repairs in the facility. The ideal candidate will be proficient with Building Automation Systems/Direct Digital Control Systems. Overall competency with computers and associated business applications is highly desired. There will be daily interaction with tenants ranging from customers to employees of various Agencies across the City and County of Denver. As such having strong customer service and interpersonal skills will be crucial to success for this individual.

In addition, our ideal candidate will:

• The ability to service multiple facilities across the City and County of Denver

• Journeyman HVAC license and Professional experience in troubleshooting and repairing large building HVAC systems in facilities exceeding 100,000 sq. ft. in size

• Experience in operating Building Automation Systems (BAS)

• Current Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) License

• BOMI designation such as Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA) or Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT)

• IFMA credential such as Facilities Management Profession (FMP) or Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP)

• LEED Credential

• IREM or BOAC designation

• Previous professional experience utilizing Automated Work Order systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.

• Experience Requirement: One (1) year of journey-level HVAC experience maintaining, repairing, and constructing HVAC systems and equipment.

• Education/Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.

• License/Certifications:

• This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.

• Possession of one of the following certifications: Refrigeration Operator, CFC (universal EPA), Heating and Ventilating Journeyman, Refrigeration Journeyman, Steamfitter Journeyman, or Stationary Engineer certificates issued by the City and County of Denver by the end of the probationary period.

• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ2539 HVAC Mechanic I

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$28.16 - $43.65

Starting Pay

$28.00 - $37.00/hour, based on experience and education

Agency

General Services

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