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Pipe/Mech Trades II

Salary

$4,906.00 - $6,868.00 Monthly

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

DBA-04027-11/25-JB

Department

Department of Education

Division

Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind

Opening Date

11/25/2025

Closing Date

12/9/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Primary Physical Work Address

Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB); 33 North Institute Street; Colorado Springs, CO 80903

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

https://csdb.colorado.gov/

Commitment: CSDB is a Deaf and Blind-led academy where language, leadership, and learning converge to generate agency.

Grounded in lived experience, students develop presence, purpose, and wayfinding - in a space built for growth, pride, and authenticity.

Aspiration: CSDB builds generations of thinkers, makers, and leaders who set new standards and transform the world.

Description of Job

The Facilities Services work unit is responsible for planning, designing, constructing, operating, maintaining, and managing all Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) facilities and campus infrastructure. The team ensures compliance with all applicable building, safety, and operational standards while promoting a safe, sanitary, reliable, and high-quality environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Facilities Services manages approximately 34 acres of campus grounds and 17 buildings totaling 296,484 square feet. The work unit plays a vital role in sustaining CSDB’s educational mission by maintaining effective, functional learning and residential environments across the entire campus.

General Responsibilities

+ Maintain, repair, and installpiping and plumbing systems, plumbing fixtures, wastewater, storm water, irrigation, natural gas, and HVAC-related systems. Equipment includes faucets, lavatories, toilets, flush valves, sinks, drinking fountains, domestic water heaters, garbage disposals, backflow devices, valves, and water/gas meters.

+ Some repairs require coordination with other Facilities staff or outside contractors.

+ Responds to routine and emergency service calls and work orders.

+ Generate, complete, and documentpreventive maintenance tasks and work requests using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Ensures all work orders and trouble calls are completed professionally, accurately, and in a timely manner.

+ Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairson facility systems including domestic water and plumbing systems, irrigation systems, storm water systems, and sanitary waste drainage systems.

+ Creates and maintains equipment inventories, condition assessments, and location information.

+ Maintains up-to-date as-built drawings and identifies system repair/replacement priorities.

+ Coordinates documentation and inventory updates with the Supervisor and Facilities administrative staff.

+ Operate, maintain, and installbuilding mechanical systems and equipment associated with:

+ Boilers

+ Chillers

+ Water treatment systems

+ Pumps

+ Deaerators

+ Variable frequency drives (VFDs)

+ Filters and traps

+ Cooling towers

+ Fan-coil units and air-handling units

+ Energy recovery ventilators (ERVs)

+ Chemical injection systems

+ Meters and valves

+ Building Automation System (BAS)

+ Perform daily water chemistry testingand adjust boiler and chiller water systems as needed to ensure proper operation and equipment protection.

+ Serve as an essential employee, reporting early and remaining available as needed for weather-related and campus-critical operations:

+ Removes snow and ice from walkways, entryways, sidewalks, and parking lots using trucks/plows, snow blowers, walk-behind brushes, shovels, and other snow-removal tools.

+ Applies salt and/or sand to ensure safe walking conditions.

+ May be required to work extended hours, weekends, or non-standard shifts to support campus operations.

+ Works in adverse weather, climate conditions, and physically demanding environments.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement: (New)

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. .

Class Code & Classification Description: (New)

D6C2XXPIPE/MECHANICAL TRADES II (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4eX3Q4RVNVRU4zaUk/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-\_8l7Lh29mu3sHY4lqaORTQ)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Three (3) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

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

+ Current Master-Level Plumber license (issued by the State of Colorado or another authoritative body).

+ Experience maintaining plumbing and pipe systems in a large campus setting.

+ Experience maintaining HVAC systems in a large campus setting.

+ Experience operating and maintaining a central boiler and chiller plant.

+ Universal CFC Certification as defined by EPA Regulations Section 608.

+ Experience and working knowledge in operating and programming Building Automation Systems (e.g., EcoStruxure).

Appeal Rights: (Updated)

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .

Supplemental Information

Please note that communication relative to this position will occur primarily via e-mail correspondence.

How To Apply:

Submit a complete on-line application and provide/upload with application:

+ A copy of current, valid State of Colorado Driver's License

Applicants are also invited to provide/upload the item listed below to the on-line application:

+ Current Resume. Resumes willnotbe acceptedin lieuof a complete on-line application.

Important Information:

Applications are part of the selection process and will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Applications may also be used as a part of the comparative analysis process to rank candidates and identify a top group for interview. Read this job announcement carefully before completing the on-line application. Applications must specifically address/support applicant qualifications as they relate to the requirements listed in 'Description of Job' and 'Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions and Conditions of Employment/Additional Requirements' sections.If applicable, official transcripts and/or other supporting documentation must be provided with the application to verify education / minimum qualifications / substitution / additional requirements (unofficial or copies of transcripts may serve as temporary verification only; applicant(s) selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts to verify education). Failure to complete the application properly and include required information and/or documents, or if applications do not demonstrate that experience and/or education are consistent with the categories listed on this announcement, may result in the applicant not being considered for this position. Also, in order to be considered for this position, complete applications must be received by the application deadline/closing date. Applicants will be notified of the results of this review.

Please refer to the CO-Jobs State Employment Opportunities website (careers.colorado.gov (https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/jobs) ) for the following information:

+ State Employment FAQs

+ Address Confidentiality Program

+ ADA Accommodations

+ Residency Requirements

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

+ Medical and Dental plans

+ Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans

+ Paid life insurance

+ Short- and long-term disability coverage

+ Employee Wellness programs

+ Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Health Savings Accounts

+ 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave

+ Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options

+ Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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Applicants for State of Colorado classified positions must be current residents of Colorado. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Colorado? If yes, please describe current or former employment (i.e., Name of State Agency, Classification, Dates of

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Describe any relevant experience you have, if applicable

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This position requires: (1) the ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force; heavy lifting (following appropriate safety requirements); and, (2) shift work (afternoon or evening shift work, based upon agency need). Are you able to meet these requirements?

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This position is designated as an "essential services" position, and the person selected for this position is required to be on duty to perform essential and/or emergency services of the State / school without delay or interruption to ensure health, safety, and welfare, regardless of inclement weather conditions. Are you able to meet this requirement?

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As a condition of employment, selected applicant(s) will be required to submit to and pass a background check, to include Colorado and Federal criminal history checks, employment verification, and professional / personal reference checks. Employment verification and reference checks may be conducted without applicant authorization. Are you willing to submit to a background check as described, as a condition of employment?

+ Yes

+ No

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This position requires proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the SURVIVAL (1+) skill level, or applicants must be willing and able to attain proficiency at the level required within a specified period of time, as demonstrated by an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy/procedures. Do you currently meet this requirement, or are you willing to learn sign language?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you were referred to this position by a current CSDB employee please provide their name

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