Pipe/Mechanical Trades - HVAC Technician
Listed on 2026-03-14
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public research university dedicated to solving society’s most pressing challenges—particularly those related to the Earth, energy, and the environment. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and just steps from downtown Golden, our campus is home to a close-knit community of problem solvers, innovators, and changemakers. Learn more at www.mines.edu
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As a valued member of our classified staff, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, mission-driven environment.
Benefits Include:- Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
- Retirement plans, including PERA
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reduction for employees and dependents
- Access to state Employee Assistance Program
- Statewide Benefit Hub discount program
- RTD Eco-Pass
- Free admission to Mines varsity sporting events for you + 3 guests
- Access to a world-class recreation center
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Technology and equipment resources
- Opportunities to work with a diverse international community
Benefits begin the first of the month following your start date.
The HVAC Technician supports campus operations by performing preventive, predictive, proactive, and reactive maintenance on HVAC systems across campus. This role plays a vital part in ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable building performance.
Primary Responsibilities Preventive Maintenance- Replace air filters; change belts; grease bearings; clean coils, drain pans, pump housings, and condensate lines
- Check strainers and ensure proper air and water flow
- Adjust motor and pump alignments
- Record and report equipment issues, including vibration or noise anomalies
- Perform minor repairs discovered during inspections
- Maintain accurate equipment data and complete all required documentation
- Support campus water treatment program (testing, recording, transporting chemicals)
- Maintain cleanliness of mechanical rooms
- Use basic computer skills (Windows, Excel, Word) to complete PM tasks
- Conduct diagnostic checks and electrical condition monitoring
- Measure motor amperage, temperature readings, subcooling, and superheat
- Perform vibration and lubrication analysis
- Compare equipment performance against previous readings to identify trends
- Identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend long-term solutions
- Communicate findings with supervisors and operations teams
- Participate in asbestos team activities if assigned
- Perform other duties as needed to support continuous improvement
- Assist with repairs and urgent service calls (hot/cold calls, alarms, motor failures, equipment resets, glycol alarms)
- Maintain housekeeping standards in mechanical spaces
- Collaborate with Operations on troubleshooting and system recovery
Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Minimum Qualifications Experience Only- Two (2) years of relevant experience in a trade related to the work assigned (HVAC, mechanical, pipe fitting, building systems maintenance, etc.). Please ensure that the necessary skills to perform the job duties are outlined in the Work History section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be pro-rated.
- A combination of relevant education, formal apprenticeship training, and/or related experience totaling two (2) years (Transcripts must be attached for educational credit).
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