HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

Are you an HVAC professional looking for an exciting career featuring hands-on work? Our Facilities Management (FM) team at CU Boulder encourages applications for a HVAC Technician! This work unit is responsible for the installation, repair, maintenance, modification, and operation of campus's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and building automation systems (BAS) in academic buildings. Most of the campus's building HVAC systems or components are controlled and monitored by the BAS.

The BAS is a computerized network of DDC that monitors and operates the HVAC systems.

This position provides analysis, repair, maintenance, and operational management of the HVAC and BAS systems within the university's academic buildings. This position is not required to upsell services or equipment.

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.

FM is responsible for the overall physical development and maintenance of the campus. The mission of the department is to provide a safe physical environment that promotes the advancement and transfer of knowledge.

HVAC System and ULTF Inventory Maintenance and Monitoring Program Analysis and Repair

• Performs journey level analysis and repair of HVAC systems and associated equipment. This includes air handling units, VAV systems, VAV with reheats, dual duct systems, constant volume with reheats, labs with variable fume hood control, constant and variable flow heating and chilled water systems, Delta P valves, steam systems, chillers, flat plate cooling, cooling towers, boilers (steam and hot water), and process cooling water systems.
• Perform new installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting for the ULTF monitoring program on campus and perform bi-annual PM on the ULTF inventory. This includes condenser cleaning, battery replacement, filter replacement, and troubleshooting door issues for the ULTF inventory. Assist during emergencies to locate dry ice and back up freezer options for customers. Ensure ULTF monitoring system is communicating without deficiencies, performs troubleshooting when required.
  
  Verify contact information with research community, regularly communicate with lab Principal Investigator (PI) to update information on the Master Customer Contact internal document and the Thermo Scientific website. Regularly review analytics regarding monitoring system performance to identify patterns and determine the issue root cause. Consistently keep customers updated and informed of potential issues.

HVAC System Calibration and Commissioning

• Responsible to commission, calibrate, and test all temperature control components within a building's temperature control system to maintain optimal system performance and energy savings. This is performed on a defined cycle within existing buildings. May function as the lead for Facilities Management when commissioning and calibrating new work installed by a contractor.

Building Automation Systems/Direct Digital Controls

• Responsible to install, troubleshoot, and repair all field devices of the direct digital control (DDC) systems within a building including microprocessor based controllers, wireless controllers, signal conditioners, relays, sensors, thermostats, and all related wiring. Responsible to change numeric values, understand basic system programming code and alarm criteria, and to maintain a clear understanding of the BAS within a building.

Refrigeration/Chiller Maintenance and Operation

• Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operation of chillers, split systems, cold rooms, computer room air conditioners, and other related components and systems. Understand all operational and control sequences, follow trouble shooting sequences, and read related drawings and specifications. Be responsible for the recovery/reclamation of…