Position Purpose

This position requires you to have the ability to respond to service calls 24 hours a day and the salary will have a 10% assignment pay. This assignment pay is not reflected in the salary listed in the posting.

Responsible for the maintenance and operations of HVAC and building automation systems (BAS) serving a wide variety of city-owned facilities in order to provide a comfortable working environment for all city staff.

The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range.

Essential Functions / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work with crafts workers, maintenance workers, and electricians to complete various projects.
Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.
Ability to respond to service calls 24 hours a day.
Frequently operates a personal or City-owned motor vehicle to drive to and from work locations throughout the City.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Assists the manager of city facilities in related budget concerns.
Other duties as required.

—Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job—

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY:

Receives general supervision under the direction from the manager of city facilities. Plans own work and prioritizes tasks. Detailed procedures exist to perform this role. Adheres to procedures set forth in the city codes, ordinances, rules and regulations and department and division policy.

Financial Accountability:

Makes recommendation to the manager of city facilities for budget allocation of the facilities management division. Decisions affected the financial outcome of projects. Approves purchases up to $2,000.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

No supervisory responsibilities.

COMMUNICATION/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal Contacts: Manager of city facilities, construction and maintenance supervisor, facilities manager at the Arvada Center, electrician, and all levels of city staff.

External Contacts: Various contractors, vendors and the general public.

Qualifications - Working Environment / Minimum Qualifications

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

The work environment/physical activities described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Work is primarily performed in both outdoor and indoor environments with heavy noise levels. Physical effort and activities include: strenuous physical work. Work is primarily performed in both outdoor and indoor environments. Heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds. Exposure to a variety of weather conditions, noise, chemical fumes, dust and heavy equipment.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE):

High school diploma or GED and five (5) years’ experience with HVAC with 3 years’ experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) required with preferences towards Delta and Alerton Control Systems. EPA Certification in CFC Handling required. A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required. Must pass a polygraph, criminal background check and physical.

Preferred Qualifications:

Formal training in HVAC work with an Associate’s Degree preferred.

Vision Mission Values

The City's Core values are in every employee's individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values.

Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City's values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City's policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143.

Vision:
We Dream Big and Deliver
Mission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.
Values:
Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives.
Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence.
Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity

Full Time Employee Benefits

All benefited new employees hired after January 1, 2023 will receive a bank of 40 hours of New Hire Leave that can be used at any time. Part time benefited hires will receive a prorated amount based on the number of hours worked.

The City of Arvada offers employees an excellent benefit package

The City of Arvada values the contributions each employee makes every day toward the success of the organization and community. The importance of being able to provide our employees and their families with quality benefits as part of their overall compensation package is a high priority. As a result, the City has developed a comprehensive benefits package that delivers quality and value while satisfying the diverse needs of our workforce.

Eligibility

To be eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits for themselves, their spouse, their same-sex partner, and their dependent children. New hires are eligible for insurance the first day of the month following one full calendar month of employment following their hire date.

The City of Arvada offers employees a competitive pay plan

The City of Arvada Pay Plan reflects the City's Total Compensation Philosophy. This philosophy includes being an employer of choice in the Denver/Boulder region by attracting and retaining highly talented and engaged employees. Developed in partnership with the members of City Council, this philosophy serves to guide staff in the management of the City's compensation practices. It ensures that the pay plan is updated with competitive market-based salaries, and managed in a manner that is fiscally responsible and within the City's ability to fund. The Pay Plan can be found here. (Download PDF reader)

Benefits Summary

The City of Arvada Pay Plan is specifically designed to help you further understand the highlights of the benefit options offered. That information can be found here (Download PDF reader). Additionally, the City offers a bank of 40 hours of New Hire Leave for full time employees hired after January 1, 2023.

For more information about employee benefits, please visit http://arvada.org/about/jobs/city-benefits.

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