Job Title:         HVAC Technician

Department:     Operations

Reports to:      Chief Building Engineer

Supervises:     N/A

FLSA Status:   Hourly, Non-Exempt

Why the Colorado Convention Center is a great place to work:

• $500 Signing Bonus after 30 days of service and an additional $500 bonus upon 90 days of service!

• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Health, dental, vision insurance, eligible upon hire

• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 3%

• Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plans

• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability insurance available

• RTD Eco Pass: As a Full-time employee the Colorado Convention Center currently offers an RTD Eco Pass.

• Tuition reimbursement program (salaried employees after working full time for at least one year)

• Employee assistance program

Compensation: This position falls under the City of Denver Prevailing Wage Law. The base rate is $44.56/hour, however other rates may apply depending on job assignment within the scope of the job description.

General Summary:

Install, maintain and repair HVAC systems. Responsible for air quality systems from installation to end-of-life by performing maintenance, warranty and emergency repairs. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installing, maintaining and repairing ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment.

• Identifying maintenance risks on equipment.

• Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC systems.

• Cleaning, adjusting and repairing systems, and performing warranty services.

• Performing emergency repairs promptly and efficiently.

• Providing technical direction and on-the-job training.

• Keeping daily logs and records of all maintenance functions.

• Ensuring compliance with appliance standards and with Occupational Health and Safety Act.

• Complying with service standards, work instructions and customers' requirements.

• Assisting with customers' queries.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED certificate

• 1+ year experience as an HVAC technician

Skills and Abilities:

• Understand the advanced principles of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating.

• Working knowledge of boiler systems.

• Proficient in balancing air and water treatment systems in line with HVAC protocols.

• Operate appropriate lifts and maintain certifications.

• Understand and use sustainable products.

• Provide customer service in a professional considerate manner.

• Proficient in reading blueprints, schematics and work plans.

• Ability to work in confined spaces.

• Perform role and job tasks effectively despite sudden deadlines and changing priorities.

• Work effectively with diverse groups of people among all levels within an organization; must work effectively as part of a team.

• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills among all levels of staff and clientele.

• Excellent record of dependability and reliability.

• Ability to speak, understand, and read standard English.

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills

• HVAC Systems

• BAS  

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid driver’s license

• HVAC Certification

• EAP Universal

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position may require certifications by law and/or job assignment.  Position requires frequent walking, climbing stairs, standing on cement floors, turning, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling; may be subject to adverse working conditions; dust, grime, noise, fumes, wet floors etc., including weather; may require use of an electric cart; may require tools and equipment operation that could cause personal harm or injury, if improperly handled; requires irregular and/or extended hours, including weekends, evening, and holidays, determined by event schedule and/or department need; requires radio usage – 2 way hand held.

Note:

Colorado Convention Center/SMG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

The essential responsibilities of each position are described under the headings in the job description and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation, or other reasons. The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Applicants who need reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact 303-228-8000.

Employment is contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States.