PIPE MECHANICAL TRADES III

Full Job Description

GJJ-000010 01/26; Facilities and Operations

Pikes Peak State College is located at the foot of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado. PPSC offers broad programs in transfer, occupational, and preparatory subjects emphasizing student and community needs. Colorado Springs is a great city to both work and live. This position is located at the Pikes Peak State Centennial Campus.

CCCS recognizes the importance of a workforce that is reflective of our diverse student community which consists of 22.1% Hispanic; 6.2% Black/African American; 3.7% Asian/Pacific Islander: 0.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native; and 60.5% White. As such, we are interested in selecting the best candidate from a diverse pool.

EMAIL ADDRESS: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via e-mail. Please include your current e-mail address on your application and set up your e-mail to accept messages from 'cccs.edu' and info@governmentjobs.com addresses. If you do not have an email address, then you will receive correspondence via US mail.

NOTE: This full-time position will typically work Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. depending on the business needs of the college. This position is required to travel between all PPSC campuses.

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and it’s colleges is the statewide pathway to individual achievement and economic vitality.

We provide an accessible, responsive learning environment that facilitates the achievement of educational, professional and personal goals by our students and other members of our communities, and we foster an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation.

You will admire the friendly culture of our colleges and be inspired by our team environment and dedicated employees. Additionally, we offer:

• Generous annual and sick leave benefits; our employees stay because of the work/life balance they are able to obtain here.

• Attractive health, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings options; we will also help you build your retirement savings via our defined benefit or defined contribution plans.
• An opportunity to become a lifelong-learner and enjoy considerable savings for the college education of your dependents through our tuition reimbursement program.

Requirements

This position supervises the Mechanical/HVAC work unit and oversees the operation, maintenance, and repair of campus mechanical and utility systems, including boilers, chillers, emergency generators, plumbing, and building automation systems. The supervisor assigns and schedules work, establishes procedures, and ensures safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. This role provides direct leadership to assigned staff and supports minor construction, renovation, and campus service needs to maintain a safe, functional, and efficient learning environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervision and Administration

• Supervise and direct the work of the Mechanical/HVAC work unit.
• Assign tasks, prioritize work orders, and schedule completion of service requests.
• Establish work procedures and ensure compliance with safety, maintenance, and operational standards.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and compliance.
• Evaluate staff performance in accordance with State Classified Personnel Rules.
• Manage unit resources including equipment, space, time, leave, budget, and procurement.
• Train and develop staff to perform mechanical, HVAC, and building automation tasks proficiently.

Mechanical, HVAC, and Utility Operations

• Oversee and participate in the fabrication, assembly, installation, maintenance, and repair of gas, steam, air, refrigeration, and plumbing systems.
• Install, repair, calibrate, and adjust HVAC systems and campus building automation systems.
• Install and maintain valves, pumps, pipes, compressors, condensers, motors, fans, gauges, switches, control panels, and temperature controls.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install ductwork and sheet metal components.
• Bend, cut, thread, join, and connect piping to components and power or water systems.
• Test and adjust gauges and controls to ensure efficient system operation.
• Assemble structural and functional components using screwing, bolting, riveting, welding, and brazing techniques.

Project Support and Contractor Oversight

• Provide and schedule mechanical and HVAC support for minor construction and renovation projects.
• Assist with other initiatives related to the work unit’s scope.
• Solicit vendor quotations and coordinate with procurement to initiate purchase orders.
• Schedule contractor work and perform quality assurance inspections on completed work.

Collaboration and Campus Support

• Assist other facilities work units with service requests to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable learning and working environment for students and staff across the college system.
• Participate in seasonal snow and ice removal operations, including shift variations as required.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

D6C3XX

PIPE/MECHANICAL TRADES III

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Four (4) years experience in HVAC and plumbing, two (2) of which must include supervisory experience, and possession of a Universal EPA Refrigerant Certification.

Do not use "SEE RESUME" statements on application; your application must be completed in detail and clearly document your relevant work experience. (Part time experience will be pro-rated).

OR

Education and Experience:

Successful completion of a formalized heating, ventilation and air conditioning apprenticeship program, or higher level, non-correspondence course work in the same fields from an accredited vocational school or university may substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application in order to be considered. Please redact age-related information on your transcript.

Conditions of Employment: Must possess and maintain a valid State of Colorado driver's license to independently drive company vehicles and equipment around the campus, pick up parts, etc. Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check to include a motor vehicle report (MVR) as a condition of hire. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide PPSC Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges. An essential function of this position requires the individual to exert in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. It also requires constant or frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and depth perception. You must be able to perform this level of physical exertion and essential functions in order to be considered for this position. Position is designated as critical; Critical designation: 1-38.3. Positions departments determine as critical to their operations. Employees in critical positions can be FLSA exempt or nonexempt and can be expected to work and/or remain at their worksite in delayed start, early release, or closure situations.

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative.

This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Additional Information

This posting may be used to fill one or more similar positions in the future.

Comparative Analysis Process:Your employment application will be used to rate your training and experience and to determine your rank among the candidates for this position. Other forms of testing may include eSkill, oral board, written, etc. subject to change based on number of qualified applicants. It is, therefore, very important to fill out the application completely and to give a detailed description of your education and work experience. Your application and attachments should address the described duties, minimum, and preferred qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the Minimum Requirements section and that all required documents are included in the application packet (e.g. application, transcripts, licensure, supplemental questionnaire, etc.). Failure to include the required information by the application deadline will result in your rejection from consideration of the position.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your completed application. For information regarding Pikes Peak State College Security, including crime statistics for the Centennial, Downtown Studio, and Rampart Range campuses and surrounding area, please see the PPSC Department of Public Safety’s website at:https://www.pikespeak.edu/administration-operations/campus-police/index.php.. For a hard copy report please contact Human Resource Services at 719.502.2600.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations:
As part of our commitment to provide access to individualized support, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Vice President of Human Resource Services, Kim Hennessy, at Kim.Hennessy@PikesPeak.edu or call (719) 502-2006.

Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act:
The Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. If you require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Vice President of Human Resource Services, Kim Hennessy, at Kim.Hennessy@PikesPeak.eduor call (719) 502-2006.

Address Confidentiality Program:
If you are covered by the Address Confidentiality Program as provided by Colorado Revised Statute (CRS) 24-21-201 through 24-21-214, please notify the Human Resources office or analyst listed on this announcement so that you are provided the appropriate time extension for notifications provided by U.S. Mail. The extension allowed under this program applies only to U.S. Mail notifications that include a deadline of 10 days or less.

The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website athttp://www.ccaurora.edu/students/student-right-know. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.