Technician II, Energy Services (HVAC)

POSITION TITLE: Technician II, Energy Services (HVAC) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION #: req8553

DEPARTMENT: Operation Services

LOCATION: OPERATION SERVICES BLDG

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) Classified Employee Benefit Highlights

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $54,037.00 - 81,054.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $65,000.00 - 75,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. MT on 8/24/2026 . At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

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Post-Offer Requirements

• Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
• Motor vehicle report
• Post Offer Employment Test (P.O.E.T)
• Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) certification including fingerprinting/ background check
  
  

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment
  
  

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Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins Operations Team is hiring for a Technician II, Energy Services (HVAC) position. Work involves maintaining our building heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC) equipment for roughly 100 City buildings. This involves planning, maintenance, diagnostics, testing, installation, repairs & replacement, and coordinating outside contractors for these similar items. This position collaborates with other technicians including HVAC, BRM, aquatics, electrical, and controls. This position works with our facility project managers to collaborate on major renovations and new construction projects to incorporate the most efficient systems possible and find ways to conserve energy and achieve the City's climate action goals.

Requirements

Qualified applicants will have at least 3-5 years of experience in a commercial HVAC environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other requirements include:

• EPA Certification to handle refrigerants
• Valid Driver’s License
• First Aid/CPR certification
  
  

In addition, this position is required to maintain a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) certification; employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the CJIS Security Awareness training and certifying assessment and initiation of the fingerprinting/ background check/drug test within the first thirty (30) days of employment. The CJIS course with exam takes one day and is paid for by the State of Colorado. For more details, see the "Required Certifications" section below.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Educates customers on energy usage, and performs diagnostic testing on structural/mechanical systems
• Collects, creates and enters data on detailed work orders.
• Calibrates controls, replaces bearings and shafts, rewires equipment, fabricates and installs sheet metal, and retrofits new components to existing equipment.
• Operates and equips service vehicle.
• May direct of oversee the work of temporary employees and contractors.
• May prepare bids or recommend option for replacing, repairing or adding to HVAC equipment or systems
• Interprets engineering drawings and equipment manuals.
• Adjusts temperature and monitors sensors on the City\'s building automation and control software.
  
  

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
  
  

Required Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of HVAC systems and ability to operate and maintain associated equipment.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Data entry skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and schematics.
• Ability to use service call and control systems software.
• Ability to prepare bid specifications may be required.
• Ability to do general building maintenance.
• Ability to perform basic duties related to carpentry, plumbing, sheet metal layout, and electrical work.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to do basic math.
• May be required to do building automation software programming.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  
  

MinimumPreferred

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and or functionally related licenses or certificates HVAC Certification is a preferred qualification.

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in a commercial HVAC environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Valid driver’s license., EPA Certification to handle refrigerants., Must be able to pass background and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification with an ability to work in highly secured areas., First Aid/CPR Certified,
  
  

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Technician II, Energy Services

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use

Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.

Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.

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