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Job description
Plant Maintenance Technician II (HVAC)
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. You'll 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 You'll Do
Maintain Critical Building HVAC Systems
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
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
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
Participate as a member of the asbestos abatement team if selected
Perform other duties as assigned
What Success Looks Like
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 you're 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!
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, 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: . Phone: . Email address: 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 Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.
Additional Information and Reasonable Accommodation Requests
It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at or for assistance.
Equal Opportunity
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
Worksite address
golden, CO, 80401, US
Who can apply
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