University of Colorado Denver
Department: Facilities Management
Job Title: Zone Proctor (Pipe Mechanical Trades I)
Position: # 212585 Requisition: # 41438
Job Summary:
Join the Facilities Management Department at the University of Colorado Denver as a Pipe/Mechanical Trades I employee. This is a full-time, state-classified position that plays a vital role in supporting the University's 24/7 operations.
In this position, you will perform routine and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and utility systems, as well as interior finishes and appliances. You will coordinate work with journey-level technicians and contractors, log all work activities in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance System), and monitor building operations through the BAS (Building Automation System).This role also requires responding to service calls, addressing maintenance issues as they arise, and ensuring a safe and functional campus environment. The position is subject to mandatory call-back for snow removal services and may perform other related duties as assigned.
This is a day, first-shift position. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Employees in this role are responsible for performing both corrective and preventive maintenance during their shift and may be required to respond to after-hours or emergency call-backs as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Department: Facilities Management
Job Title: Zone Proctor (Pipe Mechanical Trades I)
Position: # 212585 Requisition: # 41438
Job Summary:
Join the Facilities Management Department at the University of Colorado Denver as a Pipe/Mechanical Trades I employee. This is a full-time, state-classified position that plays a vital role in supporting the University's 24/7 operations.
In this position, you will perform routine and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and utility systems, as well as interior finishes and appliances. You will coordinate work with journey-level technicians and contractors, log all work activities in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance System), and monitor building operations through the BAS (Building Automation System).This role also requires responding to service calls, addressing maintenance issues as they arise, and ensuring a safe and functional campus environment. The position is subject to mandatory call-back for snow removal services and may perform other related duties as assigned.
This is a day, first-shift position. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Employees in this role are responsible for performing both corrective and preventive maintenance during their shift and may be required to respond to after-hours or emergency call-backs as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on HVAC,
plumbing, mechanical, and utility systems.
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Denver, Colorado.
Why Join Us:
Apply today to be part of a team, where the focus is supporting the University's mission of educating the next generation. We are looking for someone with a solid
maintenance/service background. Someone who works well with others and has the desire to learn more and develop new skills.
You will be set up for success. We will provide you with the training necessary to become proficient in the equipment we maintain. There are also paid external training opportunities for beneficial technical and professional development courses. All of the hand and specialty tools you need will be provided. We offer a robust training program for anyone interested in growing their career options. From hands-on work with journey level technicians and online self-paced technical training, to paid external trades certifications and CU employee tuition assistance, CU can be the place to boost your career trajectory. Come to a place where you can develop a career, not just another job. For more information about the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical campus please visit: www.ucdenver.edu.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross
pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all
CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Qualifications:
Please make sure to include the following in your resume: job title, duties, months and years employed, and average hours worked per week as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/week basis.
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least two years of progressively
responsible experience in building maintenance or facilities
operations.
- Hands-on experience performing minor repairs and preventive
maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and lighting
systems.
- Substitution: Successful completion of a formal apprenticeship
program in plumbing, pipefitting, steam fitting, or heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), or higher-level
non-correspondence coursework in these fields from an accredited
vocational school or university may substitute for the required
experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Substitution: Successful completion of a formal apprenticeship
program in plumbing, pipefitting, steam fitting, or heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), or higher-level
non-correspondence coursework in these fields from an accredited
vocational school or university may substitute for the required
experience on a year-for-year basis.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a higher
education or institutional facilities environment.
- Hands-on experience repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting
equipment and machinery.
- Experience with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
(HVAC) systems.
- Experience with BAS (Building Automation Systems), including
monitoring and adjusting system parameters.
- Experience performing data entry into computerized systems
(e.g., CMMS, databases).
- Experience in operating fire panels.
- Experience maintaining activity logs, work records, or
maintenance reports.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and work
independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong planning, time management, and organizational
skills.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow
established procedures for inspections, testing, and
maintenance.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the
ability to establish rapport with individuals from diverse
backgrounds.
- Effective oral communication skills with the ability to remain
calm and professional in stressful situations.
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to
prepare reports, logs, and professional correspondence, and
proofread for grammar and accuracy.
- Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability in diagnosing
and repairing building systems.
- Knowledge of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning)
and MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) systems.
- Physical capability to walk long distances, climb ladders, lift
up to 50 lbs., and work in tight or elevated spaces.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United
States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work
visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now
or in the future.
Questions should be directed to: Megan Freije MEGAN.FREIJE@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as
they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the
position
- Please include job titles, duties, months and years employed,
and average hours per week worked as minimum experience is
calculated on a 40 hour/week basis
- Colorado law requires that candidates for state government jobs
be residents of Colorado at the time of application.
Application Materials Instructions:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This announcement is open until October 29, 2026.
To apply, please submit the following materials to this posting:
- A cover letter and resume that specifically addresses the job
requirements and outlines your qualifications.
Classified Staff positions have specific application requirements:
Submit all required documents indicated in this posting and include a current email address and phone number.
Please address minimum qualifications, competencies and preferred qualifications in your cover letter, as these along with previous work experience will be used in the assessment process.
Click here to view Veteran and other General Information regarding Classified Staff positions: https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants
For those who meet minimum qualifications, the comparative analysis process will include one or all of the following:
- Preferred Qualifications Application Review based on the
preferred qualifications listed in the posting.
- Candidates will be evaluated and rated against the preferred
qualifications based on information submitted within their
application materials. Note: Candidates are not physically present
for this portion of the comparative analysis.
- Candidates will be evaluated and rated against the preferred
qualifications based on information submitted within their
application materials. Note: Candidates are not physically present
for this portion of the comparative analysis.
- Interviews based on the job requirements, preferred
qualifications and competencies listed in the posting.
- Candidates will be evaluated, scored and ranked based on oral
responses
- Interviews may be over the phone, videoconference or
in-person
- Candidates will be evaluated, scored and ranked based on oral
responses
- You will be notified via email if the comparative analysis
process changes or includes additional assessment tools other than
those listed above.
The starting salary range for this position has been established as $4,280 - $5,136 per month
This position may be eligible for a one time non-base building sign-on bonus up to $2,000. Details of this recruitment incentive program will be provided during the interview process.
This position qualifies for shift differential:
- Second shift differential – Additional differential of .075
(7.5%) times annualized hourly rate. Shall be paid for all hours
worked when half or more of the scheduled work hours fall between 4
p.m. and 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
- Third shift differential – Additional differential of .14 (14%)
times annualized hourly rate. Shall be paid for all hours worked
when half or more of the scheduled work hours fall between 11 p.m.
and 6a.m. Monday through Thursday
- Weekend shift differential – Additional differential of .20
(20%) times annualized hourly rate. Shall be paid for all hours
worked when more than half of the scheduled shift hours fall on a
weekend shift that starts at 4 p.m. Friday evening through 6 a.m.
Monday
The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
If you have prior state-classified service in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024. For more information about the Step Pay Program, please visit the 2024 Step Pay Program for State of Colorado Employees | DHR .
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .

