Utility Maintenance Worker /HVAC Technician

Job Summary :

Under broad supervision, from assigned work leader or Utility Superintendent, provide a variety of highly skilled operating, maintenance, repair and installation services to the University HVAC, chiller and chilled water distribution systems, exhaust, supply air, evaporative cooling systems, and DDC systems.

Assist in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for students, staff and visitors by replacing, repairing, modifying, and calibrating existing and new HVAC systems.

Reset controls to Energy Management System assuring proper schedules are in place. Trouble shoots and repairs HVAC controls.

Working at Regis University

As Regis employees, we embrace our Jesuit Catholic values of respect, inclusion and equity, and welcome employees, faculty and students from all faiths and cultures.

Together, we perform our duties in alignment with the mission of the University and seek dedicated individuals to contribute to and strengthen that mission and our service to students.

Take a moment to consider our Total Rewards package :

• A generous tuition benefit for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Paid Mission leave to give employees time to volunteer in the community
• Options for flexible work
• Additional time off each year when the University closes for Winter Break
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

Essential :

30% Operate, maintain and repair of heating, ventilation, chilled water, and air-conditioning systems on the Regis Lowell Campus.

Included are the maintenance, preventative maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, furnaces, chiller and chiller components, cooling towers, steam and chiller water coil air handlers, exhaust fans, supply air fans VAV systems, and refrigerated DX cooling systems.

Repairs and preventative maintenance are accomplished through established schedules and the work order process.

25% Assist in maintaining and repairing of steam and hot water boiler systems, to include storage tanks, pumps, boilers, valves, fan coil units, and furnaces.

In the absence of Energy Manager, ensure EMS controls are within parameters. Trouble shoot and upload new control data. Upgrade EMS system to assure system stays within designed parameters.

20% Primary technician in monitoring all HVAC equipment through existing Direct Digital control systems. Make necessary adjustment to temperature controls as required.

Make repairs, modifications and improvements to the DDC control system components. Interact with control contractors assuring systems are installed and commissioned properly.

Must attend certification class in order to maintain knowledge base of electronic control systems.

5% Carry Emergency Pager / Phone on routine cyclical basis and perform call-back duties.

10% Have knowledge and abilities to work with electrician, plumber, and other trades people as it applies to job duties. Assists other trades as needed and perform associated general maintenance duties as schedule mandates.

5% Perform all necessary paperwork and documentation to include service reports, work order completions, purchase requisitions, and inventory.

5% Assist in snow removal activities when called upon. Assist with all University sponsored special events.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Education :

High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience :

City of Denver HVAC certificate or capability of getting one within six months

Five years of experience in HVAC maintenance and installation

Five years’ experience in electronic controls and DDC systems

Electrical skills needed to solve related HVAC needs

Valid Colorado Driver’s License

The following skills, abilities and physical requirements can be performed with or without accommodation.

Skills :

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.

Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Decision Making Making independent decisions daily, addressing the best way to handle specific tasks.

Communication and Collaboration Collaborating with other support personnel and management on a regular basis.

Organizational Skills Knowing how to prioritize tasks to stay organized.

Knowledge :

Wide range of knowledge needed to be able to work on old out dated equipment and modern, newly installed equipment. Knowledge of HVAC, chiller and boiler room equipment installation and maintenance.

Knowledge of other trades and their association with HVAC systems. Knowledge of DDC control systems and applications.

English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Mathematics - A working knowledge of quantitative skills and their application.

Abilities :

Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Written Comprehension The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Oral Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Speech Recognition The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Written Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Deductive Reasoning The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to reach a logical conclusion.

Ability to negotiate and manage conflict / dispute resolution processes.

Inductive Reasoning The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Fluency of Ideas The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

Diversity and Inclusion Ability to create and maintain an atmosphere of inclusive excellence that celebrates our diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives.

Physical :

Hearing - The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds and identify and understand the speech of another person.

Vision - The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer) and see details at a distance.

Mobility - The ability to travel easily between campuses or buildings within each campus.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Throughout the workday, incumbent is subjected to hot / cold, dry / wet, noisy and dirty conditions in a regular workday.

Heavy lifting / pushing / pulling in snow, sleet, and rain conditions. Work around machinery with numerous working parts, other times with oil / grease.

Other Requirements :

Must show proof of Hepatitis B inoculations or receive inoculations provided by Regis.

It is an essential requirement of this position to have and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License as well as maintain insurability through the University funded insurance carrier by maintaining an excellent driving record.

Any changes in the incumbent’s driving record at any time during his or her employment must be reported immediately to his or her supervisor.