HVAC Technician

Salary : $68,641.30 - $78,937.49 Annually
Location : Adams County Detention Facility, 150 N. 19th Avenue, Brighton, CO
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 07404
Department: Facilities & Fleet Management
Opening Date: 03/17/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Our Mission: To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.
EEO: Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Position classification: Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.


What Success Looks Like In This Job


Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair, adjustment, and alteration of HVAC systems and to perform semi-skilled and skilled general building and system maintenance as required and assigned.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Install, adjust, repair, and inspect a variety of electrical, electronic, and pneumatic climate controls and valves involving heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, including forced air furnaces, boilers, water pumps, chillers, air conditioning units, exhaust fans, air filters, compressors, cooling towers, and heat exchangers.
• Maintain and repair HVAC equipment by performing a variety of skilled electrical, heating, air conditioning, and mechanical repair work.
• Inspect HVAC systems toidentifymaintenance needs.
• Repair or replace relays, heavy duty fuses, interlocking and magnetic control circuits, alarm systems, photo and electric eyes and time clocks; measure, cut thread and install electric conduits.
• Operate all HVAC systems efficiently and effectively.
• Monitor and test chemical conditions in open and closed water loops; control improper levels by adjusting controllers and adding treatment chemicals.
• Program andoperatedirect digital controllers including designing control, scheduling, and energy management strategies.
• Draw, read, and interpret sketches, diagrams, drawings, and blueprints.
• Monitor andmaintainpreventive maintenance records and logs.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities asrequired.

Qualifications for Success

• Efficiently and effectively operate a wide variety of HVAC systems and DDC controls.
• Understand operational sequences of HVAC equipment.
• Have vast troubleshooting skills related to a variety of HVAC equipment.
• Understand processes involved in installation, repair and maintenance of HVAC Systems.
• Possessbasic theory of electricity and the functions and mechanics of electric motors, circuits, and controls.
• Recognize tools and equipment used in maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Identify occupational hazards and necessary precautions applicable to assigned work.
• Understand policies, procedures and codes related to installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems.
• Identify safe working practices.
• Recognize principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Understand preventive maintenance requirements.
• Ability to operate a variety of maintenance hand tools and equipment.
• Ability to repair and maintain a variety of mechanical equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to perform a full range of skilled maintenance and repair equipment.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish,maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

More Qualifications for Success

Experience: Three (3) years of responsible experience in HVAC repair and maintenance is required.

Education and Training : High school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by completion of a building trade apprenticeship program in electrical, maintenance, refrigeration, heating, cooling, or a related field is required.

License or Certificates:

• Possession of a valid CO driver's license without restrictions is required.
• Universal Refrigerant Certificate is required.
• NATE Certifications (Air Conditioning Service and Installation & Gas Heating Service and Installation)??preferred.
• ICC Mechanical Journeyman Certificate preferred.

Background Check:

• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Background check will include a Motor Vehicle Check.
• Some candidates maybe required to pass an intensive background process through the Adams County Sheriff's Office, dependent on the facility at which their work is to be performed.

Other:
This position requires the ability to perform the following physical requirements:

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to push and/or pull objects up to 75 pounds
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach overhead, twist
• Ability to climb using a step stool or ladder

Environmental Exposure:

• May be required to work in hot or cold temperatures
• May be exposed to extreme noise
• May be required to work in confined spaces
• May be exposed to electrical and mechanical hazards
• May be exposed to chemicals, dust and other possible allergens.?

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• Yes, I understand but disagree.

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Do you possess at least three (3) years of responsible experience in HVAC repair and maintenance?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, and have you completed a building trades apprenticeship program in electrical, maintenance, refrigeration, heating, cooling, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you possess a valid CO driver's license or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire without restrictions?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you possess a Universal Refrigerant Certificate?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have training or experience in electrical, maintenance, refrigeration, heating, cooling, or a related field?If so, please explain:
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Do you have experience in Building Automation Systems?If so, please explain
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Do you have any certificates related to this position?If so, please list
Required Question