This position requires you to have the ability to respond to service calls 24 hours a day and the salary will have a 10% assignment pay. This assignment pay is not reflected in the salary listed in the posting.

Responsible for the maintenance and operations of HVAC and building automation systems (BAS) serving a wide variety of city-owned facilities in order to provide a comfortable working environment for all city staff.

The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Ability to work with crafts workers, maintenance workers, and electricians to complete various projects. • Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner. • Ability to respond to service calls 24 hours a day. • Frequently operates a personal or City-owned motor vehicle to drive to and from work locations throughout the City.

OTHER FUNCTIONS: • Assists the manager of city facilities in related budget concerns. • Other duties as required.

—Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job—

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY:

Receives general supervision under the direction from the manager of city facilities. Plans own work and prioritizes tasks. Detailed procedures exist to perform this role. Adheres to procedures set forth in the city codes, ordinances, rules and regulations and department and division policy.

Financial Accountability:

Makes recommendation to the manager of city facilities for budget allocation of the facilities management division. Decisions affected the financial outcome of projects. Approves purchases up to $2,000.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

No supervisory responsibilities.

COMMUNICATION/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal Contacts: Manager of city facilities, construction and maintenance supervisor, facilities manager at the Arvada Center, electrician, and all levels of city staff.

External Contacts: Various contractors, vendors and the general public.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

The work environment/physical activities described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Work is primarily performed in both outdoor and indoor environments with heavy noise levels. Physical effort and activities include: strenuous physical work. Work is primarily performed in both outdoor and indoor environments. Heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds. Exposure to a variety of weather conditions, noise, chemical fumes, dust and heavy equipment.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE):

High school diploma or GED and five (5) years’ experience with HVAC with 3 years’ experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) required with preferences towards Delta and Alerton Control Systems. EPA Certification in CFC Handling required. A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required. Must pass a polygraph, criminal background check and physical.

Preferred Qualifications:

Formal training in HVAC work with an Associate’s Degree preferred.

The City's Core values are in every employee's individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values.

Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City's values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City's policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143.

Vision: We Dream Big and Deliver

Mission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.

Values:

Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives.

Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence.

Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity.

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