Colorado State University Pueblo is seeking applications for a Pipe/Mechanical Trades II - HVAC.
This position is a part of the Pipe/Mechanical Trades series, the full series description can be found here.
Duties:
Plumbing Maintenance and Repair
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Install, maintain, and perform emergency repair of plumbing fixtures, water supply valves, hot and cold water piping, sewer drainage piping, all sewer drainage traps, water softeners, water heaters and hydronic pumps.
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Monitor and repair control valves to systems and equipment.
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Preform preventative maintenance duties on plumbing fixtures including but not limited to faucets, toilets, traps, drains, water fountains in accordance with the preventative maintenance procedures.
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Clean and unclog drains by using mechanical snake and jetter.
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Repair chilled water pumps, condenser water pumps, heating and circulation pumps, cooling towers, domestic water heaters, domestic water boilers.
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Monitor and repair control valves to systems and equipment; monitor and adjust water temperature mixing valves, high and low pressure gauges.
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Install, maintain, repair and test: water flow devices, controls and fire hydrants. Expected to answer after hours call for campus emergencies.
BAS- Building automation system/Interpret Blueprints
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Monitor, Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair building automation controls and systems to ensure the proper operation of boilers, pumps. These controls include, but not limited to, electric, pneumatic, and DDC. Use building automation system to determine if out of tolerance conditions exist in the system.
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Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings and O&M's. Follow written and oral directives and manufacturer recommendations.
Installation, repair, testing and record keeping of Backflow devices
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Installation and repair of backflow prevention devices. The position also includes certified backflow testing and maintaining all required inspection and compliance records.
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Other duties as assigned
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Additional duties other than those normally required by this position. Duties may be assisting other facilities staff departments and trades and may be performed at different sites requiring driving of State vehicles from site to site.
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Work in team setting related to campus inclement weather and snow operations. Perform snow removal functions using vehicle equipment snow plows, snow blowers, snow shovels and UTV's with plows
Minimum Qualifications:
Per State Criteria:
Three (3) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
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Education and Experience:
A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years
Preferred qualifications:-
Licensed as a Journeyman Plumber in the state of Colorado
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Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of commercial and residential plumbing and mechanical systems.
Conditions of Employment:-
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
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Essential Services Designation
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Shift Work
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In-person
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Regular Colorado Driver's License
Salary Range
$58,872 to $68,148
Due to budget constraints, we have a constricted wage range for this position. We are only able to accept applications from persons with eight years of service or less in the Pipe/Mech series. Individuals with related experience outside of the series are also encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions:
For complete position details, required application materials, and to apply, please click here.
Applications submitted through NEOGOV will not be accepted. All application materials must be submitted through the linked external posting site.
Application Closing Date
Open until filled; applicants are encouraged to apply by June 16th, 2026, in order to receive full consideration.
About Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.
CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.
Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.
At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.
Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
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Medical and prescription insurance
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Dental insurance
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Vision insurance
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Flexible benefit plan
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Basic term life insurance
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Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance
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Long-term disability insurance
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Employee assistance program
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Travel accident insurance
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Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
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Annual and sick leave
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Retirement plans
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Employee and dependent tuition discounts
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State employee discounts via BenefitHub
Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.
About Pueblo, Colorado
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.
CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.
The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.
Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.
Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.
It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at
[email protected].
All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC), under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination, Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy and the Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRC’s contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (Policies and Procedures).
