Preventive Maintenance Technician

Overview Position: Preventive Maintenance Technician. Department: HVAC Shop. Campus Location: Main Campus. FLSA Status: Nonexempt/ hourly. Position Type/Work Schedule: 2080 hours per year; 12 Months per year; 40 Hours per week (Estimated). Job Summary The role is responsible for performing skilled troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems, refrigeration units, restaurant equipment, and swimming pool systems across the campus. This includes diagnosing issues, ensuring optimal performance, and maintaining safety and compliance standards for all related facilities and equipment. Responsibilities Perform preventive maintenance tasks as directed by the HVAC Supervisor and as determined by Facilities Services Department computer maintenance advisory program (TMA). Replace filters, grease bearings, replace belts, and wash coils brush chiller barrels, clean cooling towers and any other maintenance as required by manufacturers' specifications to keep all equipment operating at its highest efficiency with minimum downtime. Perform daily pool maintenance; responsible for pool equipment operations records and standards (pool chemistry, meter readings, equipment maintenance including deck maintenance, diving board maintenance and cleanliness, etc.) required by the department and regulatory and licensing agencies. Perform daily inspection of kitchen equipment in all campus cafeterias. Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain refrigeration equipment, walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, ovens, exhaust fans, stoves and kitchen equipment systems in support of campus food service programs and operations. Keep mechanical rooms clean and safe. Use lockout tagout program when working on electrical, water, and steam as required for safety. Respond to requests from campus requiring adjustments or repair to building equipment and/or systems. Respond to emergency HVAC hot and cold calls and participate in the 24-hour after-hours on-call program. May assist technical shops on in-house projects as needed. Continue to increase HVAC/refrigeration technical skills to journey-level. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma plus preventative maintenance experience or related specialized training/education knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration technical skills ability to safely use power tools such as drills, rotor hammers, saws, grinders, tube brushing equipment, pressure washers Universal EPA license and a MECH-4 license with the ability to pass required specialized training class for a certified pool operator certificate within the first 90 days of employment ability to think critically and solve problems good judgment excellent organizational and customer service skills Must be able and willing to participate in the 24-hour on-call program once familiar with the campus. Physical requirements include moderate physical effort (usually lifting/moving up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds); walking, standing, carrying of loads up and down stairs, reaching and/or grasping, stooping, kneeling, bending, crawling and crouching, pushing and/or pulling; working safely outdoors in all (sometimes extreme) weather conditions; exposure to noisy or dusty conditions, mechanical, electrical and/or other hazards chemicals and solvents. Preferred Qualifications Graduate of a recognized heating, ventilation, and air conditioning educational/certificate program. EPA universal license and a Mech 4 license; TMA work order management system experience; Certified Pool Operator Certification; journey-level HVAC maintenance experience. Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. Application Instructions Continuous Recruitment - For full consideration, apply by: 10/31/2025 This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information. Anticipated Hiring Salary Range $19.10 to $22.44 per hour What We Offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 0.085 vacation hours for each hour worked and 0.0462 hours of sick time for each hour worked Paid seasonal breaks and holidays 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10% Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants Accommodation Statement In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College's policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu E-Verify Information This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit http://www.e-verify.gov. Leave Information Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6615869 #J-18808-Ljbffr