Facilities Services Technician III (HVAC)

Platte River Power Authority

The Role

Overview

Maintain, repair, and manage HVAC/R systems and building automation across facilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • hvac maintenance
  • system commissioning
  • work order management
  • blueprint interpretation
  • project planning
  • equipment monitoring

Tasks

-Participates in rotational on-call status and responds to after-hours incidents -Assists with project planning, management, and closeout for facility related projects -Interprets drawings and schematics for installation and maintenance of building systems -With limited supervision, works collaboratively subcontractors to verify that repairs have corrected malfunctions -Ensures that HVAC systems are operating as outlined by an engineer’s sequence of operation for all systems -Complies with established safety and environmental policies and procedures; works safely and demonstrates safe work practices -Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics and one-line drawings to diagnose mechanical problems and determines how to repair with limited supervision -Performs or assists with preventative maintenance and repairs to HVAC/R systems at various site locations -Performs repairs, modifications and preventative maintenance on buildings and facilities, equipment, fixtures, and systems -Reviews project documents to include bid scopes, project workflow and equipment specifications to track and assess trends of future maintenance needs -Assists with project planning, budget, management, and closeout for all facility related projects -Performs replacements, startups, and commissioning requirements for commercial HVAC/R systems -Maintains and repairs HVAC equipment and systems to include heat exchangers, heat pumps, and building automation systems -Models the mission, vision, values, and culture of the organization -Ensures compliance with and knowledge of environmental regulations of refrigerants and other hazardous materials -Utilizes computer management system to schedule, execute, and track work orders -Assists with proper record-keeping for billable and non-billable work performed by third-party vendors -Tracks projects financial, schedule, and status on a consistent basis -Reads and interprets data associated with reliability of facility equipment and recommends corrective action to management regarding methods for maximizing the use and life of equipment -Assists with facilities and grounds maintenance and repairs at all locations, including groundskeeping services such as landscaping or snow removal -Collaborates and coordinates with technology department to maintain cyber risk assessments and security patches for all building automation equipment -Delivers daily support services to a variety of service areas that include facility and general maintenance, preventative and reliability maintenance, facility safety, HVAC, electrical systems and building control and automation, and site management -Interprets drawings and schematics for installation and maintenance of all HVAC/R components -Understands and reviews project documents to include bid scopes, project workflow and equipment specifications to track and assess trends of future maintenance -Plans and performs building electrical and mechanical modifications

Requirements

  • journeyman hvac
  • kmc bas
  • tridium
  • construction degree
  • 5+ years
  • building codes

What You Bring

-Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively (written and verbal) with staff and contract personnel -Skilled in performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed -Valid driver’s license and active journeyman HVAC license -Ability to work concurrently on multiple projects -Ability to perform basic computer skills (e-mail, time entry, work order software system) -Provides extensive knowledge of HVAC, control systems, building automation, electrical systems, energy management, fire alarm and smoke removal systems, engineering, installation, and construction procedures -Knowledge and familiarity with applicable state, federal, and local building codes -Programming and troubleshooting skill with KMC, Tridium/Honeywell, and/or other equivalent building automation systems -5 years in facilities maintenance or related field, with at least 2 years in HVAC/R maintenance in KMC, Tridium/Honeywell or equivalent building automation systems (BAS) -Knowledge in performing (RFP’s) Request for Proposals and closely following detailed procurement protocols -Ability to work safely and demonstrate safe work practices -This position is subject to random drug screening as a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver -Bachelor’s degree in construction management or completion of a certified apprenticeship in HVAC/R, or equivalent combination of education plus work experience

Benefits

-Full range: $82,383 to $111,229 -Hiring range: $82,383 to $96,806

The Company

About Platte River Power Authority

-Generates and delivers electricity via a diverse portfolio: coal, natural gas, hydro, wind, and solar. -Operates generation and transmission facilities along Colorado's Front Range and sells excess power regionally. -Tracks power production in near-real time and supports local STEM education and community events through educational initiatives. -Hosts wildlife at its Rawhide Energy Station (including American bison) as environmental ambassadors, blending operations with habitat stewardship.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Power Generation

Transmission

Distribution

Renewable Energy

Solar

Wind

Hydro

Natural Gas

Coal

Energy Storage

Environmental

Infrastructure

Utilities

Market Operations

System Engineering

Power Delivery

Noncarbon Energy

Community Power

Financial Sustainability

Security Clearance

-subject to random drug screening as a commercial motor vehicle (cmv) driver.