Building Mechanic
Requisition Number:
66090
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
University Staff
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
01-Aug-2025
Date Posted:
18-Jul-2025
Job Summary
Housing Facilities Services (HFS) at the University of Colorado, Boulder is now accepting applications for Building Mechanics! This role is a multiple trades focused position designed to keep all aspects of HFS and Dining Facilities buildings in working order. This involves the maintenance, repair and alteration of a variety of building and mechanical systems on-campus as well as providing on-call assistance to all areas of HFS on rotation with other members of HFS staff.
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.
Who We Are
The Division of Student Life consists of 30 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.
The work in Student Life supports all factors of the student experience, no matter what department a staff member may work in. This includes where students live, eat, make friends, build professional skills and find help if they need it. Many departments provide involvement opportunities, educational resources and support services to help students find their community and build lifelong skills. Student Life also has shared services departments that support the work and staff of our student-facing areas, including areas like center for assessment, insight and research, business services, finance, employee experience, communication and marketing and technology solutions.
With over 900 staff members in the Division of Student Life, our diverse team is uniquely positioned to personalize the student experience and advocate for students, enhancing their success inside and outside the classroom.
Housing Facilities Services (HFS) is a comprehensive facility management operation that provides around-the-clock support to over 10,000 residents and 20,000 conference guests annually. Services include maintenance, repair, renovation, project management, capital construction, housekeeping and grounds-keeping operations. HFS has approximately 190 full-time employees and approximately 80 part-time and student staff, who all strive to give residents the best living experience possible.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
General Building Maintenance
- General carpentry skills including repairing doors, door jambs, windows, cabinets and doors and counter tops.
- Hanging new doors including outside, security, and closet doors (bi-fold, accordion, by-pass type) and installing all affiliated hardware (closures, panic bars, locks, hinges).
- Minor furniture repairs, repairing drywall damage, painting, and solid surface fabrication and repair.
Plumbing
- Repair or replace garbage disposals, drain wastes and p-traps, unplugs tubs, toilets, sinks, garbage disposals, floor drains and main lines using both hand and power auger.
- Repair or replace faucets, shower valves, shower heads, water stops, ball valves, gate valves.
- Repair, rebuild or replace toilet tank ballcocks, replaces wax ring and handle kits, supply tubes and flappers.
- Assist Plumbers with the installation of water heaters, boilers and other equipment and fixtures.
Electrical
- Analyze and make repairs on electric appliances (stoves, refrigerators, water heaters) including installation and rewiring of new burners, controls and burner elements, using appropriate wiring diagrams.
- Hang new light fixtures and replace light switches outlets, and ballasts on light fixtures.
- Rebuild and overhaul bathroom fans and furnace motors.
- Install new range hoods and make electrical hook ups as needed.
HVAC
- Analyze and troubleshoot malfunctioning furnaces, fan coil units, air handlers, exhaust fans and boilers.
- Calibrate, make repairs and replace gas valves, limit switches, blower motors, thermocouples and thermostats.
- Troubleshoot electronic ignition systems, maintain and replace all heat and domestic hot water circulating pumps and motors.
General Duties
- Board up broken windows, reglaze windows, cut and hang new mirrors, change lock cylinders, install detectors, repair or replace closet rods, curtain rods and towel bars.
- Repair or replace window and door screens.
What You Should Know
- Typical schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00-15:30. This schedule is subject to change and may need to work second shift and/or weekend hours.
- This position operates University vehicles and requires an active Driver's License in good standing.
What We Can Offer
The annual salary for this position is $55,000.
Our outstanding benefits include:
● Paid days off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick leave days and 11 holidays per year.
● Access to medical, vision, dental and life insurance.
● Tuition reimbursement.
● A 10% employer contribution retirement plan.
● EcoPass for free RTD rides.
● Opportunity for career growth within the division of student life and the CU Boulder campus!
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
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What We Require
- Two years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
- Appropriate education or successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship program will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
What You Will Need
- Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
- Understanding of what it means to work in a diverse, multicultural environment.
What We Would Like You to Have
- General building maintenance knowledge, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, sewer machine.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
1. A current resume.2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by August 1, 2025, for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Essential Services
This position is designated “essential services.” The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for his / her regularly assigned shift during emergency campus closures.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu