Pipe Mechanical Trades - II Facilities Maintenance Technician Lead; Housing
Job in
Denver, Denver County, Colorado, 80208, USA
Listed on 2026-03-13
Listing for:
University of Colorado
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-13
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
University of Colorado Denver
Department:
Facilities Management
Job Title:
Pipe Mechanical Trades - II Facilities Maintenance Technician Lead (Housing)
Position #: 844879
- Requisition #: 38857
Job Summary:
Join the Facilities Management Department on the University of Colorado Denver Campus as a Pipe Mechanical Trades II (PMTII), Facilities Maintenance Technician Lead (Housing). This is a full-time position.
The PMT-II Facilities Maintenance Technician Lead (Housing) position:
Maintain all facilities and operating systems in a safe and efficient working order. This includes regular maintenance on HVAC, electrical, mechanical, utility systems, interior finishes, and appliances and coordinate work with journey level technicians and contractors. You will record issues and make work reports via email, log your work in CMMS and monitor building systems in BAS and perform various other duties and tasks as required.
This is an evening, second shift position. Hours are Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and qualify for shift differential.
Key Responsibilities:
30% - Zone Preventative Maintenance
* Receives preventive maintenance work orders, performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment, which may include the following: faucets, pipes, hot water tanks, toilets, garbage disposals, dishwashers, refrigerators, ceiling lights, and logs reports as required
* The position must have the ability to perform data entry and be able to operate a computer to log reports. The position will record issues through the shift desk computer and maintain the logbook. The position must have the ability for written communication since the position will maintain the logbook.
* Set priorities based on urgency and make or arrange for the necessary repairs, including replacing or modifying components (e.g., plumbing, steam, electrical, HVAC, and workspace aesthetic-related items).
* Evaluate operations and implement recommendations to prevent failures and improve efficiency of HVAC and energy management systems.
* Maintain and monitor operating logs to determine irregular equipment performance
20% - Corrective Maintenance
* Respond to corrective maintenance calls and verbal assignments, ensuring that tenant/staff requests are attended to in a timely, courteous, and efficient manner. These work orders include requests for the repair of minor electrical items, including lighting, minor plumbing items, floods, freezer monitoring, HVAC items, including hot/cold calls, and too much/too little air supply.
* Respond to, and communicate with, tenants to ensure all complaints are resolved in a timely manner and in a craftsman-like fashion. The position will operate a university vehicle to transport necessary tools/equipment to work sites across campus
10% - Project Coordination and Support
* Assist in Capital Projects as appropriate to ensure quality construction and repairs.
* Coordinate Facilities Funded Projects within the Zone.
* Collaborate and advise project managers, general contractors, and vendors during construction, occupancy and warranty phases to ensure all mechanical and control problems are installed/repaired to meet UCD|AMC construction standards.
* Provide BO&M representation as required.
* Act as a Subject Matter Expert where appropriate and provide feedback to Project Manager via responses.
10% - Emergencies, Special Events and Other Duties
* Participates and assists in emergencies based on the magnitude and nature.
* Supports various special events both in preparation and during the event (i.e. Commencement).
* Examples of emergencies and special events could include commencement, snow removal, power outages, flood, etc. May be assigned other duties as required.
* The position must have the ability to communicate with security, fire department, and the police department in case of an emergency and be able to communicate the problem.
30% - Lead Responsibilities
* Coordinates the team's tasks, manages procurement, reviews WO entries, and assists team members as needed.
* Implements leadership priorities to support vision and objectives.
Work Location:
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Denver, Colorado.
Why Join Us:
Apply today to be part of a team where the focus is supporting the university's mission of education the next generation. We are looking for someone with a solid maintenance/service background to learn more and develop new skills.
You will be set up for success. We will provide you with the training necessary to become proficient in the equipment we maintain. There are also paid external training opportunities for beneficial technical and professional development courses. All of the hand and specialty tools you need will be provided. We offer robust training program for anyone interested in growing their career options.
From hands on work with journey level technicians and online self-paced technical training to paid external trades certifications and CU employee tuition assistance, CU Denver can be the place…
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