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• Performs preventive maintenance and services, regulates, and repairs mechanical equipment, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, such as steam and hot water boilers, forced air units, and associated components.
• Tests, troubleshoots, diagnoses, and corrects mechanical problems to ensure systems remain operational to applicable codes and design standards.
• Repairs or replaces compressors, unit controls, thermostats, pumps, water pressure regulators, and other parts of mechanical systems; charges refrigeration; inspects, cleans and replaces filters as necessary.
• Performs electrical, pneumatic and mechanical testing of equipment; diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems; repairs or replaces defective parts in units, equipment and controls.
• Performs other building maintenance tasks supporting building maintenance and repair of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc. when requested.
• Estimates time, materials, and equipment required for assigned jobs; maintains work order of work performed and material used.
• Assists supervisor in scheduling work orders and completing paper work. Updates information on work order form as required to accurately reflect conditions in the field.
• Performs on-call responsibilities as required in support of all County buildings, including correctional facilities.
• Cleans debris from work area, parts, and equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum three (3) years progressive experience working as a journeyman HVAC Technician accomplishing maintenance and repair in commercial and/or industrial buildings required.
• Working knowledge of additional building systems to include electrical, plumbing, and carpentry preferred.
• Ability to operate and maintain electrical test/diagnostic equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, and combustion gas analyzers.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazard and safety precautions applicable to accomplishing facility maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from wiring diagrams, code books, sketches, layouts, blueprints; ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment commonly used in building maintenance, such as hand tools, power tools, gauges, pumps, detectors, and test equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with other County employees.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to observe and follow safety procedures and precautions.
• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, physical examination and drug screen.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Must possess and maintain a Federal Universal CFC Certificate.
• Must possess and maintain a Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Mechanic IV License.

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and requires the ability to perform laboring tasks in adverse weather and environmental conditions. Position involves extensive standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, carrying heavy tools and equipment to work site, and working in confined/tight spaces. Work is performed on ladders, scaffolds, poles, and in pits and tunnels. May be exposed to hazardous chemical/materials during the performance of some job responsibilities. Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; uses equipment to move heavier items.

VISION 

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery. 

PURPOSE 

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.  

El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.

El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.