Salary : $5,290.00 Monthly Location : Grand Junction, CO Job Type: Full Time Job Number: OAA00498 Department: Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Division: Army National Guard Opening Date: 11/07/2024 Closing Date: 11/30/2024 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Determined by Position Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Hiring Pay Rate: $5,290 per month FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information: State Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Human Resources, 720-###-#### Primary Physical Work Address: Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Army National Guard, Grand Junction Readiness Center, 2810 Riverside Parkway, Building 228, Grand Junction, CO 81501 How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. Department Information The Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has four major operational divisions: Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize state and federal resources to provide our communities, State, and nation with a ready military force for national defense and State emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado Veterans. DMVA offers comprehensive benefit programs to its classified work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life, disability plans, flexible spending accounts, and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering compressed work weeks, on-site fitness facilities, free parking, and a variety of training opportunities! Description of Job This position is part of our Army National Guard division and will work at our Grand Junction Readiness Center but will also support the Montrose Armory as part of the Facilities Management branch. This position will work as part of a team to support the Facilities Manager and State Maintenance Foreman with journey-level heating and air conditioning assignments. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- journey-level heating and air conditioning inspections, operations, maintenance, repairs, replacements, adjustments, and maximizing equipment performance levels;
- performing service and preventative maintenance on geo-thermal systems, heating and cooling circulation pumps, coil units, direct/indirect cooling towers, associated fans, and evaporative air conditioning systems;
- conduct thorough quarterly, semi-annual, and annual PM inspections to include tracking and documenting inspections and completing equipment service logs;
- managing and overseeing thermostats and set points in the Building Automation for proper temperature controls;
- perform basic structural repair and preventative maintenance inspections on building equipment and structures to include electrical maintenance and repair, plumbing maintenance and repair, painting, and carpentry;
- engaging in preventative maintenance inspections on additional building equipment such as roofs, pavement, asphalt, boilers, water-heaters, fire alarm and suppression systems, oil water separators, grease and sand traps, emergency generators, and heat pump systems;
- performing landscaping and grounds duties to include snow removal, maintaining grass and shrubbery, repairing sprinkler and drip systems, repairing fencing, pest control oversight, and operating tractors, skid steer, lawn mowers, and other necessary grounds equipment;
- performing contractor oversight, coordination, and management;
- provide technical guidance to State Maintenance Technicians at other Army facilities; and
- performing a variety of administrative functions to include work order tracking, logging and tracking emergency generator hours, ordering parts and supplies within procurement policies, entering work orders and requests in facility management systems, sending invoices and receipts, completing inspection documents, and tracking labor hours against work hours.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- Four years of progressively responsible HVAC mechanical experience.
- Possess and maintain a valid and current Colorado Driver's License.
- Must be willing to work occasional overtime.
- Must be willing to engage in snow removal for weather events.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working with a military branch.
- Universal CFC EPA Certification.
- Prior experience with procurement rules and procedures.
- Membership in the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), Associate Member of Facilities Management Profession (FMP) accreditation, member in the Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA), Educational Facilities Professional (EFP), or Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP).
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Must be able to perform all physical components of position.
- Willingness to learn.
- Computer skills with Microsoft Office software and the ability to work with computerized maintenance and building automation systems.
Conditions of Employment
- Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
- Able to work additional hours outside of a regular schedule during weather events and available on an as-needed or emergency basis.
- Able to perform strenuous labor.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, crawl, kneel, bend, reach above the shoulder.
- Ability to constantly lift and carry ten pounds, frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to push, pull, have manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, near and far vision, hearing abilities, and be able to verbally communicate with others.
- Ability to work inside and outside, work alone, perform duties in extreme cold/heat, work above ground, work with chemicals/solvents, work around noise and vibrations, walk on uneven surfaces, operate moving equipment/vehicles, climb on a ladder, work in a small and confined space, work with machinery, and work in hazardous conditions.Substitutions:
- Successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship program or higher-level course work from an accredited, non-correspondence, vocational or trades school in plumbing/HVAC may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. At the agency's discretion, demonstrated proficiency on position competencies may substitute for the required experience.
Supplemental InformationAppeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (...@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.###.####) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) ###-####; or 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 under Rules. DMVA Diversity Goals: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Accommodations: The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any 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 have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Tamy Calahan at us or 720-###-####. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the Print icon.