Department Information

This position is open to current Colorado residents only

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

The Division of Facilities Management - South District

The Division of Facilities Management exists to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and manage the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities and campuses.

Facilities served: Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP), Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities in Pueblo, Pueblo Regional Center (PRC), Division of Youth Services (DYS) - (Zeb Pike, Spring Creek and Pueblo) and the Veteran’s Community Living Centers in the southern district.

Description of Job

You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.

Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

This position is directly responsible to maintain, construct, install, troubleshoot, repair all air distribution systems services which provide services to the DHS, DYC, PRC and DOC facilities. HVAC-R services provided include maintaining, repairing, installing and coordination of chill water and heating water hydronic systems, absorption and reciprocating chillers, conformance to CFC regulations and Title 15 regulations of the EPA, all air distribution systems which include VAV systems, multi zone systems, local fan-coil and cabinet unit heaters. Additionally, install, maintain, alter and/or repair steam equipment and piping (high and low), air piping, steam traps, condensate equipment and piping, gas piping and all facility pumps. Calibrate and monitor high- and low-pressure gauges of water, steam gas and flow meters and monitor all associated interfaces to the Siemens Building Automation system and oversight of all chemical management programs related to the HVAC-R discipline. Perform daily work assignments, monitor work order progress, procure materials and equipment, perform field inspections of work areas, accurately track time for indirect and direct labor distributions, and ongoing productivity in accordance with regulatory and departmental expectations. Position is responsible for performance issues as relates to departmental policies and procedures.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Troubleshoot and Repair HVAC Equipment
- Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and install all HVAC equipment in compliance with manufacturer's recommendations, local codes, Health department, Joint Commission, and ACA standards.
- Install, maintain, alter and/or repair steam equipment and piping (high and low), air piping, steam traps, condensate equipment and piping, gas piping and all facility pumps.
- Calibrate and monitor high- and low-pressure gauges of water, steam gas and flow meters.
Troubleshoot and Repair Building Automation
- Monitor, Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair building automation controls and systems to ensure the proper operation of air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. These controls include, but not limited to, electric, pneumatic, and DDC.
- Design and fabricate piping by means of oxygen acetylene cutting, welding, pipe threading, soldering, and caulking of all types of joints and fittings.
Specify HVAC Equipment
- Specify and evaluate all types of commercial air conditioning equipment including cooling towers, chillers, air handlers, and ductwork for customers. To include calculating loads, estimates of material list and ordering of parts required for installation of equipment.
Maintain and Repair Pumps and Valves
- Working knowledge of maintenance and repair of pumps and control valves. This includes refrigerant handling, recovery and charging in accordance with State and Federal regulations, Electrical and pneumatic control repair and replacement, piping, cooling towers, absorption chillers, and water cooler chillers and direct expansion unit over 150 tons.
Maintain Smoke Control
- Maintain the fire and smoke control systems in the air handling, duct and exhaust systems to include communicating with DHS DFM customers on repairs that may affect their office or department including facilities management office. While conforming to all provisions of NFPA.
Troubleshoot and Repair Hydronic and Steam Systems
- Perform system analysis of process control valves, perform initial troubleshooting and diagnosis of the problem, determine requirements to resolve and repair the problem.
- Coordinate and plan repairs.
- Install, alter, repair hangers, supports, and system protections for mechanical piping systems.
- Designs and measures via shop drawings to fabricate piping by means of oxygen acetylene cutting, welding, pipe threading, soldering, caulking of all types of joints and fittings.
- Installs, maintains, alters and repairs hot and cold-water piping, air piping, high- and low-pressure steam piping, gas piping, and steam traps.
- Monitors and repairs control valves, pumps to systems and equipment of heating, ventilating, air conditioning.
- Prioritizing work orders on an ongoing basis.
- Making sure that the job is performed completely and correctly.
- Coordinating work with other technical trade departments.
- Making sure that the proper PPE (personal protective equipment) is being used.
Performs other duties as assigned

Call Back applies when an eligible nonexempt employee is required to report to work before the start or after the end of a scheduled shift. An eligible nonexempt employee does not have to be on call eligible to receive call back pay. If there is no release from work between the call back hours and regular shift, it is considered a continuation of the shift and call back does not apply; instead, if applicable, the nonexempt employee may earn overtime or compensatory time. When a nonexempt employee is called back, they are entitled to a minimum of two (2) hours of their regular base pay (call back pay) or pay for the actual amount of time spent responding to the call, whichever is greater. Call back time is counted as work time.

Essential Positions. Positions that perform essential law enforcement, highway maintenance, and other support services directly necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of patients, residents, and inmates of state institutions or state facilities. Employees in essential positions can only be FLSA nonexempt and can be required to work unexpected or unusual work hours to perform the essential and/or emergency services of the department without delay and/or without interruption.

On Call is additional pay beyond base pay for eligible, nonexempt employees who are specifically scheduled to be on call. Employees are entitled to on-call pay only when they are not working but are scheduled to be available to respond to communications or report to a worksite within a reasonable period of time. Employees who are on call are able to use their personal time effectively. Eligible classes and the hourly rate are published in the annual pay plan. A department head may designate eligibility for individual nonexempt positions in classes not published and maintain records of such on-call designations. Only time while actually on call shall be paid at the on call rate. In call back situations, employees eligible for both on call and call back pay shall receive call back pay only.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Applicants must have at least three (3) years of experience directly related to this position, such as boilermaker work, pipefitting, fabrication, chillers, air handlers, or similar trades experience.

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to this work assignment equal to three (3) years. To utilize this option to meet minimum qualifications, you must attach transcripts or certification documentation to the application that contains your name, college/school name, type of degree or certification received and the date the degree/certification was completed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant years of state service experience.
Experience in HVAC/R troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments on a wide variety of systems supporting patient, client, and laboratory comfort within a large multi-building campus environment.
Preference will be given to candidates with documented maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting experience. Experience limited primarily to new equipment installation will carry less weight.
Demonstrated experience performing work-order-based maintenance services.
Excellent oral comprehension skills, including the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Possession of a current and valid welding certification.
- You must attach a copy of the certification or supporting documentation to get credit for this preferred qualification.

Conditions of Employment:

This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application, and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.
A full pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.
Must possess and maintain a valid non-restricted Colorado driver’s license.
- Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date.
Must successfully pass Motor Vehicle Check
Travel – This position will be required to drive State Vehicles as part of daily work assignment from site to site equipped with tools to perform daily duties. Travel to training and meetings. On occasion, this position travels to other districts.
Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption.
Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test.
Must be available for on call and call back to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or without interruption.
Will be required to work various hours for coverage, weather related issues and essential/emergency services outside of normal business hours.
Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials – Explain: Proximity to moving, mechanical parts, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to electrical shock, and or working in high exposed places.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
- Disclose that information on the application.
- Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position. Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

CDHS Selection Process
Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hours per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

Minimum Qualification Screening Process

A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position.
You must complete the official State of Colorado online application.
Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process.
You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications.
- Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."

You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review
After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit.

Your Work Experience/Job Duties
Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.

If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.

Supplemental Questions
Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).

Appeal Rights
You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.

You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

You can find the official appeal form here (Download PDF reader).

You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

By email: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us , or
Postmarked in US Mail to: 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or
Hand delivered: 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or
Faxed 303.866.5038 within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

At 303.866.3300, or
Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.

Supplemental Information

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting information, please contact: Michele.Burkhardt@state.co.us

About Us & Benefits

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
Employee Wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
- Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Values

We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

ADA Accommodations

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.

This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 cdhs_ada@state.co.us.

EEO Statement

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives 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.

Additional Support For Your Application

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

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