HVAC Professional

HVAC Professional

Elevate Your Career at UCCS : Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking an HVAC Professional to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students. The work location for this position is on-site. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Salary Range : $64,617.00 - $83,377.00 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications.

Benefits at a Glance

• Generous Time Off : Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage : Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits : Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
• Further Your Education : Avail nine waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More : From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
• Want to know your total compensation? Use our calculator to get the complete picture!

Summary

The HVAC Professionals performs troubleshooting, repairs and adjustments to a variety of different types of HVAC systems. Maintains, inspects, installs and repairs large and small refrigeration equipment such as building cooling towers; heating and cooling pumps; evaporative cooling systems; building air handling units and components; air devices; heat transfer equipment; high and low pressure boilers; building air compressors and refrigerated air dryers. Maintains variable air volume systems and repairs, replaces and installs air valves and control devices. Tests and inspects HVAC related fire safety devices such as fire and fire / smoke dampers and actuators; repairs or replaces faulty devices for proper operation. Also performs small additions or modifications to HVAC piping or ductwork to support new ventilation requirements. Completes required paperwork including recording preventative maintenance, work order tasks, and labor activities which requires basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Teams.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to :

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Qualifications

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. This position involves climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling and fine motor skills. Tasks may involve looking at computer screen continuously for long periods of time. Talking and hearing within normal range. Clarity of vision for 20 feet or more, depth perception and accommodation, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds, and frequently required to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. This position may be asked to remove snow and ice when seasonal conditions require it. Working conditions : this position will have exposure to extreme cold, heat, and atmospheric conditions. May have exposure to electrical shock, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Applications submitted by 07 / 08 / 2025 will receive full consideration. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu / cu-careers (job # : 37160). Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Upon request, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous / current supervisors), including their email contact information. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.

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