Job Title: Preventive Maintenance Technician

Department: HVAC Shop

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Nonexempt/ Hourly

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

At Colorado College, 2,100 students learn and live on our beautiful 99-acre campus in downtown Colorado Springs. We attract top students seeking new perspectives with an array of experiential learning opportunities possible only in an immersive learning environment. Here, students take only one class at a time to facilitate deep exploration of a topic. We call this the Block Plan. This unique approach allows members of our campus community to share a rhythm of experience as we work together to fulfill our mission.

Job Summary

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance for campus HVAC, refrigeration, and swimming pool, and related building equipment to support safe, efficient, and reliable campus operations. May respond to routine requests and may be asked to back up the after-hours on-call person.

Must have or be able to obtain a Certified Pool Operator certificate within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Preventive Maintenance and Equipment Operations
  • Working with a team, you will get familiar with the campus and perform preventive maintenance on HVAC and building systems as directed by the HVAC Supervisor and scheduled through the Facilities Services computerized maintenance management system (TMA).
  • Maintenance responsibilities include ordering and replacing filters and belts, greasing bearings, washing coils, and completing other manufacturer-recommended maintenance activities to ensure equipment operates efficiently and minimizes downtime.
  • Maintain clean, safe, and organized mechanical rooms and follow lockout/tagout procedures when working on electrical, water, or steam systems.
• Refrigeration and Mechanical System Maintenance
  
  • Assist with maintaining refrigeration equipment across campus, including walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, ice machines exhaust fans.
• Pool and Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
  
  • Perform daily pool maintenance and monitor pool operations to ensure compliance with departmental, regulatory, and licensing requirements.
  • Responsibilities include maintaining pool chemistry, recording meter readings, performing equipment maintenance, and maintaining the deck, diving board, and overall cleanliness of the pool area.
  • Conduct daily inspections of kitchen equipment in all campus dining facilities to support safe and reliable food service operations.
  • Will need to obtain a certified pool operator certificate within 60 days of employment.
• Emergency Response and Technical Shop Support
  
  • Assist technicians with various types of HVAC work; and assist with back up on call when needed.
    
    

Collaboration Skills:
Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with your team sharing information clearly in person or via email; teamwork; willingness to learn from your teammates how to identify and find solutions; and being able to adapt to different work environments. Communicate well with the Campus community.

Technical Knowledge:
Work requires basic skills and knowledge in approaches and systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of experience in a related field

One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.

Other Position Details:

• Does not supervise others
• Position requires driving CC vehicles (drivers must be eligible for coverage under CC's insurance plan)
• This position may be asked to back up the after-hours on-call person and will be eligible for on-call pay if working these shifts. 

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - This position will be open until filled and may close without notice after the full consideration date. For full consideration, apply by: November 10, 2026
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  
• Applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter.

Environmental Conditions and Frequency

• Primary Work Environment: Field
• Extreme Temperature: Seasonally
• Wetness and Humidity: Several Times per Week
• Respiratory Hazards: Daily
• Noise and Vibrations: Daily
• Physical Hazards: Daily
• Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards: Continuously
• Exposure to Communicable Diseases: Occasionally

To help us stay connected with you throughout the hiring process, we encourage you to apply using a personal email address instead of a Colorado College email address.

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $19.48 to $22.89 per hour 

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 0.085 vacation hours for each hour worked and 0.0462 hours of sick time for each hour worked
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Benefits and Wellness Information:

Please refer to our Benefits Page

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request accommodations to support your application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HR@coloradocollege.edu as early as possible. Positions may close on the listed deadline or, if posted as continuous, may close without prior notice.

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html