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HVAC/R Systems Technician

Colorado State University

Colorado State University

Colorado, USA · Fort Collins, CO, USA
USD 4,906-5,887 / month
Posted on Nov 20, 2025
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HVAC/R Systems Technician

Posting Details

Posting Detail Information
Working Title HVAC/R Systems Technician
Position Location Fort Collins, CO 80523
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Type of Position Full-time
Classification Title Pipe/Mech Trades II
Posting Number 202500136P
Position Type State Classified
Open Date 11/19/2025
Close Date 12/03/2025
Salary $4,906 - $5,887 + Full Benefits
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
State Classified Hourly No
Description of Work Unit
Provide quality services in order to maintain the campus buildings mechanical and HVAC&R systems for the benefit of the University. The goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment conducive to the educational and research requirements of Colorado State University.
Position Summary
Do you have experience or training in HVAC/R?
Join the Facilities team at Colorado State University and enjoy the outstanding benefits of university employment—including health care, paid time off, tuition discounts, retirement plans, and more.
The HVAC/R Technician position provides physical mechanical support, repair, and maintenance of the University’s heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration systems, and specialty equipment including fume hoods.
Multiple positions are available—apply today and grow your skills in a collaborative, mission-driven environment!
Minimum Qualifications
Experience Only:
  • Three (3) years of relevant and progressively responsible journeyman HVAC/R experience related to the work assigned to this position.
OR
Education and Experience:
  • A combination of related commercial HVACR education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant HVACR experience performing preventative maintenance, and repairs on buildings with rotating mechanical systems (fans, sheaves, belts, bearings, motors, pumps and filters) which are related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years. (30 credits = one year of experience) *Please note, unofficial or official transcripts must be attached with this application
Substitutions
Preferred Qualifications
The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:

  • A broad demonstration of knowledge skills and ability across all HVAC related disciplines.
  • HVAC experience that includes an emphasis on commercial / industrial experience over residential experience.
  • Independence, self-motivation, and pride in quality of work.
  • Customer service focused
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated experience operating, diagnosing, and repairing HVAC control systems.
  • Ability to prioritize workload.
  • Knowledge of necessary equipment related to steam, hydronic, and gas-fired systems.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Directly related state service experience
Essential Job Duties
Job Duty Category Air conditioning and refrigeration sytems
Duty/Responsibility
Operates, diagnoses, troubleshoots, replaces, and repairs reciprocating type air conditioning and refrigeration systems and components. Performs preventative maintenance, diagnoses and repair on pumps, cooling towers, refrigerant and water piping, walk-in refrigeration coolers and freezers, compressors, refrigerators, starters, coils, environmental chambers, ice machines, window A/C’s water coolers, and other various cooling equipment.
Percentage Of Time 30%
Job Duty Category Heating and Ventilation
Duty/Responsibility
Troubleshoots, repair, replace, modifies and operates electrical, pneumatic and electronic control systems to gas and hot water heating systems, air conditioning and ventilation systems. Operates heating and ventilation equipment to include steam, hydronic and gas fired systems. Performs, maintenance services to components such as: expansion tanks, pressure and temperature limiting devices, heat exchangers, valves, pilot assemblies, motors, gas burners, orifices, regulators, v-belts, sheaves, and other types of heating and ventilation components.
Percentage Of Time 30%
Job Duty Category Disposal and Recycling
Duty/Responsibility
Proper use of refrigerant (CFC) recovery, reclaim, recycle refrigerant gases. Proper disposal techniques of contaminated CFC’s and hazardous materials (oil and gas) as outlined by Federal, State and local governments.
Percentage Of Time 5%
Job Duty Category Preventative Maintenance
Duty/Responsibility
Perform scheduled, and nonscheduled preventive Maintenance on HVAC/R and Pneumatic equipment. Clean air intake as needed, check RTU blower motors, and condenser motor. Inspect the condition of all electrical hardware and connections, Test safety controls and equipment, check for proper operation of the interior unit, check the condensate drain pan for proper drainage. During the cooling season, inspect the condenser motor bearings for excessive noise or vibration, Inspect the condenser air intake, discharge and coil as required. Check the condition of all refrigerant piping and insulation. Secure any loose guards or access panels. Check the operation of the exterior unit.
Percentage Of Time 20%
Job Duty Category Training
Duty/Responsibility
Attend scheduled training, read and understand policy and procedures, time recording of work, and attend workshops and shop meetings and other duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time 10%
Job Duty Category Other Duties as assigned
Duty/Responsibility
Performs other duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time 5%
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

  • Clearly document job duties you have performed that relate to minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and essential job duties in the Work Experience section on the application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.
  • Clearly outline dates of employment and hours worked per week for each employment experience listed in the Work Experience section of the Application so that Human Resources can calculate full-time work experience. Please note: Part-time experience will be calculated to determine the full-time equivalent.
  • The Work Experience is the only document that will be utilized to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met. The Application is considered to be the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification requirements.
  • Applicants may redact information from this initial application that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.


INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS

  • If an Application is considered “Incomplete”, the Application will be removed from consideration for the position.
  • An Application is incomplete if no current/ previous employment is included in the Work Experience section of the Application.
  • An Application is incomplete if “see resume” (or something similar) is noted, or previous employment does not contain job duties for every position in the Work Experience section of the Application.
  • Positions requiring a degree or if using education as a substitution for work experience (e.g.: Associate or Bachelor’s) transcripts are required in order to verify receipt of the required degree or coursework. If official or unofficial transcripts are not supplied at the time of application, the Application is incomplete.


RESUMES

  • When a resume is listed as a required document, it may be used in the comparative analysis/ evaluation process to determine the candidates that most closely meet the qualifications of the position. This process occurs after an application has passed the minimum qualifications screening.
  • Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application; however, some positions may still require a resume as a component for complete application materials.
  • Please see the Required Documents section of the posting.

NOTES

  • Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
  • The selection process for State Classified positions may include an exam(s) and interview(s) which require candidates to physically appear (at the CSU campus in Fort Collins, CO) at the candidates’ own expense.
  • Pertinent updates to your Application status can be obtained by logging into your application account at https://jobs.colostate.edu
  • All status updates for this position will be sent via email from human.resources@colostate.edu, hr_ta@colostate.edu, OR the TA Team Member facilitating the search process. In addition to your Inbox, remember to check the Deleted and Junk folders for these important communications.

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:

  • Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.
Department Contact Information
Human Resources – Talent Acquisition Team, at hr_ta@colostate.edu or call (970) 491- MyHR(6947).

Please check the Help link online at https://jobs.colostate.edu/help/ for assistance on your application or for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

All other inquiries should be directed to the Colorado State University Human Resources Office at HR_Service_Center@colostate.edu or (970) 491- MyHR(6947).
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Pre-employment Physical, Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare., On-call Status - Position must be available for on call assignments on a rotational basis. , Special Requirements/Other - - Federal Background Check; Security Risk Assessment (SRA) for the Select Agent Program
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Employment and Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.


Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb.


A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you willing and able to submit to a pre-employment Federal background check?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Are you willing and able to submit to a pre-placement physical exam as a condition of hire?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you possess a current and valid driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Are you willing and able to report to work without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare of the campus community?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * This position may be required to be available for on-call assignments on a rotational basis. Are you willing and able to be on-call?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Have you passed, or are you able to obtain Security Risk Assessment (SRA) for the Select Agent Program within 6 months of employment?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Unofficial Transcripts
  2. License/Certification
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