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Job Summary:

Join the Facilities Management Department on the University of Colorado Denver Campus as a PMT-II Facilities Maintenance HVAC Technician (Housing). This is a full-time state classified position. The PMT-II Facilities Maintenance HVAC Technician position: On-call after hours (which includes weekends and holidays to support 24 hours a day, 7 days- a-week operation. Maintain all facilities and operating systems in safe and efficient working order. The Refrigeration Technician position operates, monitors, services and/or repairs a wide array of refrigeration equipment, HVAC systems, and associate hardware for all CU Denver campus buildings. It responds to emergency calls pertaining to HVAC and refrigeration problems, and emergencies throughout the campus, and ensures the safest and most efficient operation and training of personnel for the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems at CU Denver. The position handles work requests related work for occupants owned HVAC/R systems. You will record issues and make work reports via email, log your work in CMMS and monitor building systems in BAS and perform various other duties and tasks as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance as assigned.

• Effective Communication with vendors and contractors

• Maintain reports and inventory via electronic records and database.

• Operate university vehicles to transport necessary tools/equipment to work sites.

• Respond to alarms/emergencies and make resolution. Set priorities based on urgency.

• Make necessary changes in BAS to various building systems operating parameters.

• Collaborate with team members to improve team performance.

• Work closely with the supervisor to implement leadership directives.

• Participate in after-hours call-back rotation.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Denver, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

Apply today to be part of a team, where the focus is supporting the University’s mission of educating the next generation. We are looking for someone with a solid maintenance/service background. Someone who works well with others and has the desire to learn more and develop new skills.

You will be set up for success. We will provide you with the training necessary to become proficient in the equipment we maintain. There are also paid external training opportunities for beneficial technical and professional development courses. All of the hand and specialty tools you need will be provided. We offer a robust training program for anyone interested in growing their career options. From hands-on work with journey level technicians and online self-paced technical training, to paid external trades certifications and CU employee tuition assistance, CU can be the place to boost your career trajectory. Come to a place where you can develop a career, not just another job. For more information about the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical campus please visit: www.ucdenver.edu.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement Plans: State pension (PERA Defined Benefit) or 401(a) - Employer contributes between 10%25 and 21.5%25 of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: Between 12/year and 24/year (maximum accrual between 192 hours and 384 hours) – specific amount depends on length of total State of Colorado service
• Sick Days: 10/year (360 hour maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Please make sure to include the following in your resume: job title, duties, months and years employed, and average hours worked per week as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/week basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a current CFC Universal Certification, in order to work with CFC’s, HCFC’s, and HFC’s

• Four years of progressively responsible experience in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry, with a minimum of two-year experience working with process chillers

Substitutions:

• Successful completion of a formalized heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration apprenticeship program, or higher level, non- correspondence course work in the same fields from an accredited vocational school or university may substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

Colorado law requires that candidates for state government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with VRF refrigeration systems

• Experience entering, updating and modifying information in a database.

• Experience in refrigeration that includes inspecting, replacing, adjusting and calibrating electronic and refrigeration controls and components.

• Experience in performing mathematical functions to correctly and accurately calculate amounts of refrigerants used.

• Experience in performing preventive maintenance and repairs to HVAC/R systems and components.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience that demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with persons of diverse backgrounds

• Experience that demonstrates strong customer service skills

• Excellent oral communication skills with the ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.

• Ability to communicate effectively in written form which includes the ability to check for typographical, grammatical and spelling errors.

• Mechanical Ability

• Physical Ability

• Planning and organization skills.

• Knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems

How to Apply:

Questions should be directed to: Megan Freije [email protected]

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

   1. Please include job titles, duties, months and years employed, and average hours per week worked as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/week basis

   2. Colorado law requires that candidates for state government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application.

       

Application Materials Instructions:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This announcement is open until July 27, 2026.

To apply, please submit the following materials to this posting:

• A cover letter and resume that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines your qualifications.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Classified Staff positions have specific application requirements:

• Submit all required documents indicated in this posting and include a current email address and phone number. 

• Please address minimum qualifications, competencies and preferred qualifications in your cover letter, as these along with previous work experience will be used in the assessment process.

Click here to view Veteran and other General Information regarding Classified Staff positions: https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants

For those who meet minimum qualifications, the comparative analysis process will include one or all of the following: 

• Preferred Qualifications Application Review based on the preferred qualifications listed in the posting. 

  • Candidates will be evaluated and rated against the preferred qualifications based on information submitted within their application materials.  Note: Candidates are not physically present for this portion of the comparative analysis. 

• Interviews based on the job requirements, preferred qualifications and competencies listed in the posting. 

  • Candidates will be evaluated, scored and ranked based on oral responses

Interviews may be over the phone, videoconference or in-person

You will be notified via email if the comparative analysis process changes or includes additional assessment tools other than those listed above.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range for this position has been established as $4,906 – $5,690 per month)

This position may be eligible for a one time non-base building sign-on bonus up to $2,000. Details of this recruitment incentive program will be provided during the interview process.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

If you have prior state-classified service in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024. For more information about the Step Pay Program, please visit the 2024 Step Pay Program for State of Colorado Employees | DHR.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] .

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.