Job Description

Included with Aims Full-time Employment is a generous package of Benefits, most are listed below:

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College’s Mission, Vision, Values, BaJEDI (belonging, justice, equity, diversity, inclusion), and Innovation. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and has the skillsets necessary to be successful in this position.

The HVAC Mechanic I is responsible for assisting in the maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment of buildings, spread across four campuses in Greeley, Fort Lupton, Windsor and Loveland, as well as the Flight Training Center, Early Childhood building and Early College building.

​Mechanical/HVAC:

• Perform preventative maintenance-change filters, clean equipment.
• Replace belts.
• Clean mechanical/boiler rooms.
• Clean diffusers/reflectors.
• Manage HVAC preventative maintenance program
• Schedules and services equipment on a regular schedule ensuring it is maintained in good working condition to prolong the life of the equipment and avoid breakdowns that could cause building closures or class cancellations;
• Filter replacement on commercial and mixed-use equipment (approximately 600 filters valued at $4,000 4x a year);
• Responsible for calibration of pneumatic, electronic and electrical controls;
• Lubricate fans, pumps, motors, and related equipment;
• Maintain computer data base to identify maintenance schedule, work performed and projected dates of critical component replacement.

Maintenance (includes evaporative, direct fired natural gas, hydronic, steam, & pneumatic systems):

• Install, alter, maintain, and repair HVAC components such as motors, filters, thermostats, etc.;
• Read and interpret directions, diagrams or specifications;
• Adjust, analyze, calibrate, interpret energy management, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls to ensure optimum performance and energy efficiency;
• Tests hydronic heating and cooling systems for proper corrosion protection levels and adds chemical treatment as needed;
• Estimates materials needed to complete assigned task;
• Determines methodology to complete assigned tasks;
• Orders materials to complete assigned task.
• Trouble-shoot equipment (includes the pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and computerized control systems that operate the mechanical equipment)
• Troubleshoots and repairs to complex heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and energy management systems;
• Reconcile energy management system and physical equipment problems in the buildings when there are discrepancies and occupant complaints.

Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus two (2) years of experience in building maintenance and equipment or other related experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Knowledge of proper operation, maintenance and repair of equipment used in performing tasks and basic mechanical and electrical principles.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally. Work as a team member and foster a cooperative work environment.
• This position requires the use of a company vehicle and/or personal vehicle for business travel. The selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.
• A pre-employment post-offer physical evaluation will be required of the selected candidate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HVAC equipment and systems maintenance experience.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

All Applicants:

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have performed under the “Work Experience” section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.
• Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in “Additional Job Description” section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the “My Experience” section.  If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered. Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

For information on our hiring practices, please visit our resource page: https://www.aims.edu/departments/human-resources/hiring-process.

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer.  Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran’s status.  All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within three (3) business days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.

Screening/Selection:

To be considered, please provide a thorough and complete application. Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.

Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than nine (9) months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.

Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.

How to Apply