HVAC Technician Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4794079) Apply  HVAC Technician Salary $57,708.00 - $80,796.00 Annually Location Golden, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number RAA EDO 10845 HVAC 01/25 Department Department of Public Safety Division Executive Director's Office Opening Date 01/16/2025 Closing Date 1/23/2025 5:00 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 15203 W. 12th Avenue, Golden CO 80401 Hiring Pay Rate ***List rate FLSA Status Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Laura Apodaca, 720-241-4657, laura.apodaca@state.co.us Salary Note Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. 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. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This position is open only to current Colorado state residents. A n eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months. Our Mission -Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado Our Core Values – Unity, Honor, Service CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our CDPS 2022 Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mhirfXA6CeujGdFetbkPOC78t2GASFdw/view?usp=drive\_link) Why Do I Love My Job at CDPS At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans! Careers with a purpose: If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join! We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery. You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community! When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be. Unmatched Benefits: We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits. + Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts. + State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP. + Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) (https://famli.colorado.gov/) . + Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado. + Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role. + We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates) for details. + CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave) and annual wellness days. + The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services. + Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University. + Credit Union of Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) membership eligibility. To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits) . Description of Job About the Work Unit The Executive Director's Office (EDO) is the backbone of the Colorado Department of Public Safety, providing effective administrative and management services to the Department's operating divisions. The EDO includes the following: + The Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director – Oversees strategic direction and operations for the department. + Administrative Services Office - Provides division and department-level administrative and support functions encompassing accounting, purchasing and contracts, budget, logistics services (fleet, warehousing, material management and fabrication) and property services (property management, leasing, facilities maintenance, construction project management and insurance programs) to support the operations and programs of CDPS divisions. + Human Resources Office - Supports recruitment, hiring, evaluation, benefits management, personnel actions, payroll and all other human resources functions. + Compliance Office –Manages Departmental Policy, Risk Management, Workers Compensation Program, Workplace Investigations, Internal Auditing, Rulemaking, and ensures compliance with state and federal requirements and the State’s LESO 1033/1122 programs. + Colorado Integrated Criminal Justice Information Systems – develops cost-effective information sharing services to provide access for criminal justice agencies while maintaining information security. CICJIS is a collaborative program designed to facilitate information sharing at key decision points in the criminal justice process. There are five participating CICJIS agencies: the Department of Corrections, Judicial, the Colorado District Attorney’s Council, the Division of Youth Corrections, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. + Office of School Safety – assists local schools and communities to create safe and positive school climates for pre-k through higher education schools in Colorado. The Administrative Services Office provides internal administrative support to the Divisions within CDPS and include the following sections: + Chief Administrative Officer’s office + Accounting Services and Commercial Cards led by the Controller + Budget and Policy led by the Budget Director + Purchasing and Contracts by the Purchasing Director + Logistics Services Section led by the Logistics Director + Property Services Section led by the Property Services Director The Property Services Section (PSS) is the department’s subject matter experts on real property*, property management, facilities maintenance, insurance, construction, leasing and environmental matters. This section provides centralized support to all functional and administrative needs for department facilities through three functional units: + Facilities Maintenance Branch (FMB). This branch contains structural repair and skilled trades technicians who maintain, repair and update our department facilities to ensure operational readiness of the facilities and site conditions which facilitate the mission requirements of the building’s occupants. The work unit provides for a safe, high-quality physical work environment by maintaining buildings and grounds in compliance with acceptable professional standards. + Property Management Branch (PMB). This branch conducts property leasing, property or campus management (includes the Kipling Campus), real estate acquisitions, property and contents insurance and environmental reporting for the Greening Government and Executive Order related programs (EnergyCAP, annual reports, etc). + Capital Development and Planning Branch (CDPB). This branch conducts program driven construction and major renovation or maintenance driven projects arising out of an agency/institution’s need to create, expand, or alter a program due to growth, advances in technology or changes in methods or program delivery, or the deterioration of a facility’s physical and functional condition, including site and infrastructure, and the ability to comply with current building and life safety codes and various certifications and standards. This branch receives project requests, plans, develops, and manages Capital Construction projects for all CDPS owned facilities. In coordination with the Property Services Director, the Office of the State Architect (OSA) and CDPS divisions, plans, requests and manages Controlled Maintenance projects for all CDPS owned facilities. CDPB is responsible for the development and maintenance of the CDPS Operational and Facilities Master Plans and develops Facility Program Plans and capital request submissions pursuant to the Statewide Planning Framework process implemented by the OSA. The CDPB, and personnel assigned to this organization, serves as a delegated extension of the Office of the State Architect ensuring CDPS can adequately maintain infrastructure and develop or modernize facilities to meet programmatic requirements while operating under State rules, regulations, processes and fiscal guidelines. Work Environment 100% In-person position Work unit core business hours, i.e. 24/7 Rotating Schedule, working rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays, Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm. About the Job This position is the full-operating level capable HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) technician responsible for maintaining, repairing and updating our department facilities HVAC systems to ensure operational readiness of the facilities and site conditions which facilitate the mission requirements of the building’s occupants. The Facilities Maintenance Branch work unit provides for a safe, high-quality physical work environment by maintaining buildings and grounds in compliance with acceptable professional standards. Key Responsibilities HVAC System Maintenance and Repairs Full-operating level facilities HVAC Technician (full journey level class) independently performing duties in all aspects of heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration systems responsible for maintaining, repairing and updating our department facilities HVAC systems to ensure operational readiness of the facilities and site conditions which facilitate the mission requirements of the building’s occupants. Specific duties include: + Inspects and examines heating/refrigeration and air-conditioning, air compressors, and all auxiliary equipment to locate defects in operations, disassembles unit and restore to operating condition. + Repairs or replaces condensers, compressors, pumps, valves, motors, bearings, belts and other parts. + Recycles and charges refrigerants as required. Inspects and test refrigeration systems, safety devices, and control for efficiency of operation and compliance with safety practice and regulations. + Troubleshoots and takes corrective action for major malfunction and breakdowns of heating/refrigeration and air-conditioning systems pumps, air handlers, fans ducts, dampers and grills. + Installs, repairs and maintains major heating/refrigeration and air-conditioning units, coils, fans, subsystems and components parts; perform welding and soldering as needed. + Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, shop drawing and technical manuals. + Repairs and adjusts pneumatic controls, lines and fittings, changes filters and belts, lubricates and oil equipment according to manufacturer's specification and industry standards. + Adheres to a preventive maintenance schedule for air conditioning and refrigeration equipment; troubleshoots malfunctioning systems or equipment. + Cleans coils and other parts, oils fans, changes filters, adjusts air flow and replaces gas or fluid in the system. + Observes operation sequence of refrigeration system and makes necessary adjustments to control level of fluid, pressure, or temperature in the system. + Determines parts and equipment needed for maintenance and repair work and submits job estimates; fabricates, erects, and maintains sheet metal duct work; tests, calibrates, and repairs thermostats. + May prepare requisitions for order parts and supplies as needed; perform related work on all related and auxiliary HVAC systems and components. + Diagnoses malfunctions of mechanical systems and controls and restore to specified operating standards. + Learns and understands state and local laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilating equipment. + Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and specifications. + Follows safe work practices to ensure the safety of themselves and other court staff. + Safely work with the hand tools and testing equipment that are characteristic to the trade. + Works and communicates effectively with contractors, department staff and others in order to perform the duties required of the position. + Maintains record of inspections and work performed. + May be required to assist in facility emergencies after hours (but compensated for time). Inspections and Facility Audits Inspects building systems and facility equipment to determine HVAC requirements for the maintenance and repair needs and costs of proposed projects, upgrades for existing systems. Provides the HVAC review in the performance of facility audits for State Buildings Controlled Maintenance Program assisting the Capital Development and Planning Branch of the Property Services Section. Functioning as a S.M.E. for the Unit, reading blueprints and plans, suggesting courses of work in this field. Advising/Consulting Consults with department programs and staff on HVAC system requirements and needs for construction, renovations or other programmatic needs. Advises on HVAC applications during project development and supports the low-dollar construction or controlled maintenance projects advising the Capital Development and Planning Branch when necessary on low-dollar threshold projects. Assists, as required, with special projects for other CDPS agencies small-construction projects. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Note, to be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration. Proven Experience, Knowledge, Skills Three (3) years of experience managing, installing and repairing HVAC systems (Journeyman level). OR Education and Experience, Knowledge, Skills 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. Preferred Qualifications and Competencies + Operations Monitoring— Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. + Critical Thinking— Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. + Troubleshooting— Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. + Installation— Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. + Reading Comprehension— Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. + Repairing— Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. + Active Listening— Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. + Complex Problem Solving— Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. + Quality Control Analysis— Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. + Active Learning— Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. + Equipment Maintenance— Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. + Judgment and Decision Making— Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. + Monitoring— Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. + Speaking— Talking to others to convey information effectively. + Coordination— Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. + Equipment Selection— Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. + Operation and Control— Controlling operations of equipment or systems. + Social Perceptiveness— Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. + Systems Analysis— Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. + Systems Evaluation— Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. Conditions of Employment + Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search, reference checking, drug screen. + Must be Colorado resident at the time of application. + Must have Refrigerant Recovery EPA 608 Certification. + This position has routine contact with members of law enforcement who carry firearms. Exposure to firearms carried in a visible and professional capacity is a normal part of this role and should be expected on a daily or weekly basis. Appeal Rights If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available atwww.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at:www.colorado.gov/spb. 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 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: 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. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Supplemental Information Are you in need of an accommodation? If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources atcdps_hr@state.co.us. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources department at cdps_hr@state.co.us. Recruitment Timeline Information and Important Notices + Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional informationmay not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received. + Closing Date: All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. + Supplemental Question: Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience, career accomplishments, and views about organizational values and approaches, and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive. + Transcripts: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application should education be used as qualification. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process. + Military Veterans:If you are a military veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Member 4 Copy, and VA disability letter if available/applicable at the time of application so we can determine if you are eligible for veteran's preference points. Military personnel who are stationed outside of Colorado may be eligible for this position by submitting the completed DD-2058 "State of Legal Residence" form. + Application Tips: For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips, please view thisvideo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUwZiY6G24U&feature=emb\_logo) . + Resumes, Cover Letters,or other documents submitted: willnot be reviewed, assessed, or used in the initial stages of the comparative analysis (transcripts submitted to verify that the applicant meets either the education requirement or minimum qualification substitution are exempt from this). + Notifications All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be sent via email to theemail address listed on your application. Include your current working email address on your application and check the email provided on your application frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. + Comparative Analysis Stepsmayinclude [SELECT ALL THAT APPLY]: + Structured application review by a panel of SMEs 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 agency's 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. 01 Please describe your experience with managing HVAC systems. 02 Do you have Refrigerant Recovery EPA 608 Certification? + Yes + No 03 Positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety require a comprehensive background examination including a fingerprint based criminal history check and polygraph. Are you willing to participate in this process as a condition of employment? + Yes + No 04 I understand that employees of the Colorado Department of Public Safety contribute to the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) retirement benefit plan and do not contribute to Social Security. + Yes, I understand that + No 05 If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If you are not a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please state "N/A". 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