Pipe/Mechanical Trades II

Pay Range:

$28.30 - $39.62

Position Summary:

Job Description:

Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

Western Colorado University is a residential, public university with an enrollment of 3,000 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. Faculty and staff members share a strong commitment to personalized education with the liberal arts as its core. They are student-oriented, collegial, energetic, and engaged in the campus and community. The curriculum provides flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. To learn more about the University, visit www.western.edu. For a glimpse of Western's wonderful location in the Gunnison Valley, visit gunnisoncrestedbutte.com.
 
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Colorado PERA retirement

• Voluntary participation in 401(k), 457, and 403(b) retirement plans

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with generous employer premium contributions)

• Basic life insurance coverage (at no cost)

• Optional life insurance for employees and their families

• Short-term disability coverage (at no cost)

• Optional long-term disability coverage

• Flexible spending plans

• Employer contributions to a qualified Health Savings Account

• 11 paid state holidays per year

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• An annual campus health fair with free biometric/blood screenings, free flu shots, and other free screening services available

• Discounted memberships to the campus fieldhouse and fitness center

• Employee and dependent tuition benefits after one year of employment

JOB DUTIES:

• Operates campus-wide mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing systems

• Repairs and maintains air handling roof top units and exhaust fans

• Uses energy management system to monitor and schedule HVAC units for efficient operation and energy conservation

• Operates and maintains campus hot water distribution system

• Installs, repairs, and services equipment (such as pumps, fans, heating boilers, heat exchangers, water softeners, duct work, piping, steam pressure regulators and traps)

• Maintains proper tuning of (and records for) boiler systems; inspects boilers

• Maintains refrigeration equipment, units, and appliances

• Schedules work priorities for routine and preventative maintenance; schedules and prioritizes work orders

• Periodically carries the Facilities Department "on-call" phone and responds to campus facilities emergencies (by direct intervention or contacting the most appropriate party)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only: Three (3) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

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Education and Experience: A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience and skill using Microsoft computer programs

• Strong communication skills

• Excellent time management skills, with demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines

• Prior occupational experience with HVAC and web control

• Prior occupational experience using electronic work order systems

Experience must be clearly documented on the application. Part-time work will be prorated. You must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts (or other documentation) to demonstrate related education/apprenticeship program(s).

When submitting the initial employment application/materials for this position, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates o