Hvac Specialist - Facilities

This posting will remain open continuously until filled.

The Town of Castle Rock's future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock's identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:

• The opportunity to make a difference in our community
• Career Advancement Programs
• Employee well-being program
• Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
• Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots and performs technical repair for problems or failure in heating or air conditioning systems for the purpose of identifying equipment or systems repair or replacement.

• Performs preventive maintenance, adjustments and basic repair to HVAC Building Automation System.

• Responsible for submitting drawings and providing correct information for permitting purposes for Town related HVAC projects not covered by contractor work.

• Performs start-ups of seasonal transitions for heating and cooling systems including boilers and pools. Responsible for conducting semi-annual boiler combustion analysis.

• Responsible for smaller HVAC units not covered by contractor, such as those located at the Fire Stations and Red Hawk Ridge.

• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of HVAC equipment and supplies. Includes the repair, adjustment, maintenance, record keeping and troubleshooting for HVAC systems.

• Oversees and provides leadership and direction for outside contractors on major component replacement and evaluation of complex system problems.

• Orders supplies and maintains inventory for all HVAC maintenance and repair work. Oversees internal billing process related to filter replacement and other parts.

• Responsible for maintaining and updating maintenance records and providing reports.

• Supports energy management initiatives to optimize system performance and identifying opportunities to improve equipment efficiency and reduce energy consumption.

• Works closely with the Facilities Administrator on capital improvement projects and provides recommendations, including project management and project scope input. May lead or coordinate assigned projects from planning through completion, including procurement, contractor oversight, quality assurance, documentation, and final closeout.

• Maintains maintenance records and creates work orders through the computer-aided facility management system.

• Responds to complex HVAC and other facility related work orders including general repair/maintenance, preventative maintenance or other needs as assigned.

• Operates simple to complex equipment in the maintenance and upkeep of area of expertise. This may include, but is not limited to, bucket truck, scissor lift and snowplow truck.

• Utilizes various manual, gas, and hand-held electrical tools and equipment in installation and upkeep of area of expertise. This may include, but is not limited to, saws, welders, drills, hammers, shovels, snow blowers.

• Assists contractors and provides information for construction projects.

• Maintains vehicle, tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating conditions.

• Shares on-call duty on a rotating schedule and responds to after-hours calls for service as needed.

• Reviews drawings for repairs or capital improvements.

• Performs other building maintenance as assigned which may include, but is not limited to, painting, cleaning, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, room/event setup and preventative maintenance on municipal property, structures and facilities.

• Cleans/clears debris and refuse from Town property.

• This position will assist with weekday and weekend snow removal for Town facilities which will include light duty trucks, hand shovels and other snow removal equipment.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience: Three (3) years of hands-on HVAC experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications Required:

• A valid Colorado driver's license
• EPA Section 608 Certification
• NATE Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional certifications and/or training relevant to HVAC, energy management, or project coordination

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods, tools and equipment used in the repair of heating and air conditioning equipment in buildings, and of computerized HVAC system management software.
• Knowledge of potential hazards of the materials and equipment used in performing tasks. Skill in operating machinery and equipment and utilizing tools used within area of expertise.
• Ability to understand verbal information and instruction and explain information in some situations.
• Ability to read and understand written material and ability to translate verbal communication into effective written material, e.g., reports and other documents.
• Ability to use basic mathematical skills in making basic calculations.
• Skill in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to travel to various Town facilities.

Physical Demands:

• Moderate physical work to include lifting and moving objects 50 lbs or less
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to travel to various Town facilities
• Frequent performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching, crawling, and/or twisting
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate tools and electrical equipment as well as for driving equipment and vehicles
• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment:

• Works both indoors and outdoors with possible exposure to all weather conditions
• Regular exposure to dust, noise, and chemicals

Equipment Used:

• This position may require the occasional use of personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, fingerprinting and driving record check prior to commencing employment.

The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.