HVAC Lead Technician
Apply NowCompany: Colorado State University
Location: Fort Collins, CO 80525
Description:
Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
Working Title
HVAC Lead Technician
Position Location
Fort Collins, CO
Work Location
Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position
No
Posting Number
202500452AP
Position Type
Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Technical/Support III
Number of Vacancies
1
Work Hours/Week
40
Proposed Annual Salary Range
$80,000 - $90,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
04/28/2025
Description of Work Unit
Housing & Dining Services
Housing & Dining Services (HDS) is the largest department on campus with 450 full-time staff and 1,700 hourly and student staff, and nearly 8,300 students live on campus. HDS is responsible for the management, finance, administration, and program development of all University housing facilities, including residence halls, university apartments, and Mountain Campus.
As a department, HDS works to create dynamic housing and dining experiences that enhance personal growth and global engagement. We do this through implementation of our values of customer first service, commitment to students and staff, integrity, respect and teamwork, inclusiveness and diversity, innovation and stewardship. Within HDS, Workplace Inclusion & Talent Management as a work unit, provides training, on-going development, assessment initiatives, employee development, on-boarding and retention to support the creation of quality, equitable environments for students and staff to fulfill the mission, vision and values.
HDS Facilities
Housing & Dining Facilities is a work unit within Housing and Dining Services which provides care and stewardship for the 2.5+ million square feet of CSU's living centers and dining facilities. We are a customer-first service organization, delivering a variety of services including skilled labor, environmental services, warehousing, movable assets, renovation and construction oversight, and all associated facilities management functions. We are committed to our students, staff, and the CSU community. We Facilitate Success.
WORKING AT CSU
Founded in 1870 as the Colorado Agricultural College, Colorado State University is now among the nation's leading research universities. Fort Collins is an award-winning city located on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with the foothills and 14,000-foot peaks visible to residents. Easy access to hiking, skiing, rafting and other outdoor sports is a great advantage to CSU students, faculty and staff.
CSU's Commitment to Campus offers employees a healthy work-life balance through a wide variety of programs, discounts, and special benefits. This includes Employee Study Privilege (nine free credits per year available through CSU, CSU Global, CSU Online Plus, and University of Northern Colorado), Family Tuition Scholarship Program, Discounted Veterinary Care, Wellness Membership Discounts, Volunteers in Public Schools Leave Program, Athletic Ticket Discounts, and much more! Visit www.facultyandstaff.colostate.edu to learn more about working at CSU.
CSU Land Acknowledgement
Colorado State University acknowledges, with respect, that the land we are on today is the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute Nations and peoples. This was also a site of trade, gathering, and healing for numerous other Native tribes. We recognize the Indigenous peoples as original stewards of this land and all the relatives within it. As these words of acknowledgment are spoken and heard, the ties Nations have to their traditional homelands are renewed and reaffirmed.
CSU is founded as a land-grant institution, and we accept that our mission must encompass access to education and inclusion. And, significantly, that our founding came at a dire cost to Native Americans and peoples whose land this University was built upon. This acknowledgment is the education and inclusion we must practice in recognizing our institutional history, responsibility, and commitment.
Position Summary
This position provides a lead role in carrying out assigned tasks in the department HVAC & Controls Shop throughout the campus residence halls, dining centers, and apartment communities. This position is a staff authority responsible for oversight and repair, replacement, and new installation of HVAC/R related components and equipment. This position provides journey level trades work for reactive and planned preventative maintenance.
This position is a fully functioning journey level technician, who is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, calibrating, testing, programming, monitoring, and adjusting of system parameters and components for efficient operation of the following systems:
This position coordinates departmental resources within the preventive maintenance work arena to ensure critical building equipment remains functional over the life cycle of the components and system. Functions, prioritizes, and schedules departmental resources to meet service requirements on critical operational equipment.
There is a signing bonus of up to $7,500.00 for the successful eligible candidate.
Required Job Qualifications
Preferred Job Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies (e.g., knowledge, skills, abilities, and other personal characteristics) which have been outlined as essential to performing successfully in this position:
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category
Corrective & Preventive Maintenance
Duty/Responsibility
Percentage Of Time
70
Job Duty Category
Lead Duties & Staff Authority
Duty/Responsibility
Percentage Of Time
20
Job Duty Category
Meeting Attendance and Other Duties
Duty/Responsibility
Percentage Of Time
10
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply please provide a cover letter and resume. Please use your cover letter and resume to align your applicable experience with the minimum and preferred qualifications. Your materials will be evaluated on their alignment with the minimum and preferred qualifications to move forward in the process. Please provide contact information for 3 professional references and references will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
HDS is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. When you apply, rest assured that your materials will be assessed by a person and will be considered based on key competencies needed for success in the position. Please visit us at https://housing.colostate.edu/about/employment/ to learn about the culture and benefits of joining Housing and Dining Services.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Pre-employment Physical - Successfully complete the WorkSteps evaluation., Valid Driver's License, Essential Services Designation - May be required to report to work during campus closures and after-hours callouts as necessary., Shift Work - This position may be required to work extended shift hours and or a modified swing shift to meet departmental staffing requirements., On-call Status - May be required to carry a communication device and serve On-Call on a rotating basis with other staff and be required to work overtime in response to afterhours service requests., Special Requirements/Other - EPA section 608 certification
Search Contact
Amy Mosser, amy.mosser@colostate.edu
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Posting Detail Information
Working Title
HVAC Lead Technician
Position Location
Fort Collins, CO
Work Location
Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position
No
Posting Number
202500452AP
Position Type
Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Technical/Support III
Number of Vacancies
1
Work Hours/Week
40
Proposed Annual Salary Range
$80,000 - $90,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
- Review our detailed benefits information here.
- Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
- For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.
- Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
04/28/2025
Description of Work Unit
Housing & Dining Services
Housing & Dining Services (HDS) is the largest department on campus with 450 full-time staff and 1,700 hourly and student staff, and nearly 8,300 students live on campus. HDS is responsible for the management, finance, administration, and program development of all University housing facilities, including residence halls, university apartments, and Mountain Campus.
As a department, HDS works to create dynamic housing and dining experiences that enhance personal growth and global engagement. We do this through implementation of our values of customer first service, commitment to students and staff, integrity, respect and teamwork, inclusiveness and diversity, innovation and stewardship. Within HDS, Workplace Inclusion & Talent Management as a work unit, provides training, on-going development, assessment initiatives, employee development, on-boarding and retention to support the creation of quality, equitable environments for students and staff to fulfill the mission, vision and values.
HDS Facilities
Housing & Dining Facilities is a work unit within Housing and Dining Services which provides care and stewardship for the 2.5+ million square feet of CSU's living centers and dining facilities. We are a customer-first service organization, delivering a variety of services including skilled labor, environmental services, warehousing, movable assets, renovation and construction oversight, and all associated facilities management functions. We are committed to our students, staff, and the CSU community. We Facilitate Success.
WORKING AT CSU
Founded in 1870 as the Colorado Agricultural College, Colorado State University is now among the nation's leading research universities. Fort Collins is an award-winning city located on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with the foothills and 14,000-foot peaks visible to residents. Easy access to hiking, skiing, rafting and other outdoor sports is a great advantage to CSU students, faculty and staff.
CSU's Commitment to Campus offers employees a healthy work-life balance through a wide variety of programs, discounts, and special benefits. This includes Employee Study Privilege (nine free credits per year available through CSU, CSU Global, CSU Online Plus, and University of Northern Colorado), Family Tuition Scholarship Program, Discounted Veterinary Care, Wellness Membership Discounts, Volunteers in Public Schools Leave Program, Athletic Ticket Discounts, and much more! Visit www.facultyandstaff.colostate.edu to learn more about working at CSU.
CSU Land Acknowledgement
Colorado State University acknowledges, with respect, that the land we are on today is the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute Nations and peoples. This was also a site of trade, gathering, and healing for numerous other Native tribes. We recognize the Indigenous peoples as original stewards of this land and all the relatives within it. As these words of acknowledgment are spoken and heard, the ties Nations have to their traditional homelands are renewed and reaffirmed.
CSU is founded as a land-grant institution, and we accept that our mission must encompass access to education and inclusion. And, significantly, that our founding came at a dire cost to Native Americans and peoples whose land this University was built upon. This acknowledgment is the education and inclusion we must practice in recognizing our institutional history, responsibility, and commitment.
Position Summary
This position provides a lead role in carrying out assigned tasks in the department HVAC & Controls Shop throughout the campus residence halls, dining centers, and apartment communities. This position is a staff authority responsible for oversight and repair, replacement, and new installation of HVAC/R related components and equipment. This position provides journey level trades work for reactive and planned preventative maintenance.
This position is a fully functioning journey level technician, who is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, calibrating, testing, programming, monitoring, and adjusting of system parameters and components for efficient operation of the following systems:
- MECHANICAL; Boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, energy recovery units (ERVs), exhaust fans, roof top units (RTUs), air handlers, make up air systems, and a variety of other HVAC/R equipment.
- CONTROLS; Sensors, relays, alarms, actuators, starters, variable frequency drives (VFDs), electronic components, other controls components, and the navigation/utilization of a Building Automation System (BAS).
This position coordinates departmental resources within the preventive maintenance work arena to ensure critical building equipment remains functional over the life cycle of the components and system. Functions, prioritizes, and schedules departmental resources to meet service requirements on critical operational equipment.
There is a signing bonus of up to $7,500.00 for the successful eligible candidate.
Required Job Qualifications
- Ten years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
- 5 years minimum must include experience replacing compressors; including evacuation, dehydration, brazing, and charging refrigeration systems.
Preferred Job Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies (e.g., knowledge, skills, abilities, and other personal characteristics) which have been outlined as essential to performing successfully in this position:
- Advanced BAS and HVAC experience within a school district, commercial campus, or other similar environment.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience maintaining, repairing, and trouble-shooting High Efficiency Boilers
- Experience maintaining, repairing, and trouble-shooting Chillers and Cooling Towers.
- Experience maintaining, repairing, and trouble-shooting Rooftop Heating and Cooling units.
- Experience maintaining, programming, repairing, and trouble-shooting a variety of Building Automation Control systems including the end devices it controls.
- Ability to utilize computers and other electronic mobile devices to manage work orders and communicate with teams, i.e., cell phones and computers.
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category
Corrective & Preventive Maintenance
Duty/Responsibility
- Service and maintain HVAC and refrigeration equipment including large/small HVAC supply and return air handling units, unit heaters, fan coil units, fluid handling pumps, air compressors, control air dehydration and filtering systems, forced air heating/cooling units, boilers, exhaust systems, piping systems, other mechanical devices, and related electronic interfaces.
- Install, maintain, program, repair, and troubleshoot a variety of Building Automation Controls and other specialized equipment for electronic monitoring, network communication, measuring and overall operation of building automation system controllers, extension modules, network automation engines and a variety of diverse types of controls hardware across multiple operating system platforms from different manufactures and protocols.
- Perform programing adjustments, calibrations, and monitor system updates by utilizing a variety of proprietary software platforms for Building Automation and Energy Management systems such as Innotech, Metasys, Samsung, Daikin, and Carrier as well as equipment specific, and integrated local controls, for proper equipment operation and preventive maintenance schedules.
- Create, utilize and/or adjust many variations of controls programming concepts and tools such as flow diagrams, ladder logic, integrated configurations, calendars, time delays, PID loops, comparators, digital and analog user variables, logic calculation, switches, input, and output blocks, etc. to initiate, maintain and monitor event procedures for equipment operation. Organize this programming to operate automatically under various conditions and/or seasons.
- Monitor, adjust, and oversee Building Automation alarm systems and notifications distribution.
- Install control and monitoring points and coordinate between field devices and automation software. Install low voltage wiring as needed and program, as necessary.
- Utilize a variety of hand tools, power tools, electronic and mechanical measuring devices, and other specialized equipment in the performance of assigned tasks.
- This position is required to access a variety of spaces not limited to; basements, tunnels, crawl spaces, attics, chases, and roofs using stairs, ladders, lifts, scaffolds, and other means to service or inspect equipment.
- Provides after-hours response support.
- Perform and document equipment-programing modifications, alarm programing modifications, inspections, equipment meter readings, test results, and work completed.
- Prioritize future work necessary and prepare schedules for preventive maintenance using a variety of computer programs including, but not limited to, maintenance work order inventory and ordering software, Excel, Work, etc.
- Input data when new equipment is installed and delete information of obsolete equipment.
- Coordinate and assist the work of university approved subcontractors to provide BAS and mechanical related services when outsource contracting is necessary due to expertise, schedule conflicts, or internal labor shortages.
- Prepare basic one-line plans and specifications, help coordinate documented quotes, and follow projects to completion.
- Troubleshoot hydronic heating, steam distribution, and condensate systems throughout HDS buildings and kitchens.
Percentage Of Time
70
Job Duty Category
Lead Duties & Staff Authority
Duty/Responsibility
- Compiles, analyzes, prioritizes, and delegates team tasks each business day.
- Communicates task timelines, potential delays, and sequencing with the appropriate parties.
- Supports, trains, and coaches team members on all related tasks, HVAC & Controls.
- Evaluates work performed by team and notifies the Supervisor of any related necessary information.
- Works with other teams and supervisors to complete tasks involving multiple trades.
Percentage Of Time
20
Job Duty Category
Meeting Attendance and Other Duties
Duty/Responsibility
- Attend all required/recommended training/classes/seminars provided by HDS to accomplish the above, which include ethics, safety, diversity, communications, BBP and any applicable training in providing the best customer service, etc.
- Develop professional skills and communication to effectively interact with live in residents and guests.
- Attending all meetings, committees, and department sponsored functions.
- Enter work time and leave requests into designated software systems.
- Comply with HDS Facilities Handbook, University Departmental Procedures and Policies.
- Maintain an adequate inventory of critical parts for equipment. Request replacement parts using information from equipment cut sheets, blueprints, trade manuals and catalogs. Provides written documentation of parts shortages and work in progress to supervisor.
- Move, transport, stock materials and tools necessary for the completion of tasks.
- Maintain tools, vehicles, equipment, and materials professionally to promote safe and efficient task completion.
- Respond to component changes and mechanical tasks.
- Learn, apply, and demonstrate how to enter personal living space with an awareness/enforcement of privacy and discretion for residents and guests, dealing with living habits, state of undress, shyness, etc.
- Develop awareness/enforcement of student/guest behavior expectations, identifying "red flags" such as alcohol, drugs, fire alarms, unhealthy living conditions, etc. Remind the residents of personal safety (locking doors and windows, un-propping EXIT doors, etc.)
- Have appropriate social interactions with residents and guests and be aware of their personal space, using appropriate communication and providing programmatic support.
- Clean-up after construction projects
- Use Personal Protective Equipment and safety procedures for the above tasks.
- Other duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time
10
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply please provide a cover letter and resume. Please use your cover letter and resume to align your applicable experience with the minimum and preferred qualifications. Your materials will be evaluated on their alignment with the minimum and preferred qualifications to move forward in the process. Please provide contact information for 3 professional references and references will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
HDS is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. When you apply, rest assured that your materials will be assessed by a person and will be considered based on key competencies needed for success in the position. Please visit us at https://housing.colostate.edu/about/employment/ to learn about the culture and benefits of joining Housing and Dining Services.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Pre-employment Physical - Successfully complete the WorkSteps evaluation., Valid Driver's License, Essential Services Designation - May be required to report to work during campus closures and after-hours callouts as necessary., Shift Work - This position may be required to work extended shift hours and or a modified swing shift to meet departmental staffing requirements., On-call Status - May be required to carry a communication device and serve On-Call on a rotating basis with other staff and be required to work overtime in response to afterhours service requests., Special Requirements/Other - EPA section 608 certification
Search Contact
Amy Mosser, amy.mosser@colostate.edu
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.