Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a non-profit healthcare organization whose mission is to provide exceptional healthcare to people facing access barriers.  We provide primary care services (medical, dental and behavioral healthcare) through 26 outpatient health centers in El Paso, Teller, Lincoln, Adams, Arapahoe, Kit Carson & Elbert counties.  We deliver care with our strong “Hospitality” culture.  Our organization has over 850 employees and serves over 90,000 patients in the Pikes Peak and East Central Plains region.  Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

The Facilities Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) technician performs maintenance on the following Facilities equipment:  Air Compressors, Air Dryers and variable-speed Air Handlers.  Additionally this technician will be responsible for the maintenance, repair and efficient operation of the roof-top HVAC units.  Such maintenance includes the chemical treatment and testing of all closed water systems and required recording keeping.  Routine duties include the operation and maintenance of all electrical, pneumatic and digital control systems as related to the HVAC systems.  Additional duties include general Facilities tasks such as the repair and maintenance of: buildings and grounds, furniture relocation, general equipment repair and maintenance and snow removal.  Facilities technician also provides after-hours coverage via the 'on-call program'.  This is a 7 day, 24 hour, on-call status requiring the technician to respond to alarms or after hour requests at all the PVCHC sites.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received: Facilities Manager

Qualifications

Education: Minimum high school diploma. Prefer an Associates Degree in HVAC.  Must have strong working knowledge of water treatment systems including the control of TDS and PH.

Work Experience: Five years experience in the operation and maintenance HVAC equipment preferred.

Cognitive Skills (Language, Math, Reasoning Ability): Basic math skills, with solid understanding of standard HVAC calculations such as Static Pressure and CFM required.  Must speak and write English fluently.

Computer Skills: The position requires basic computer skills including MS Office applications such as Excel

Other Skills: General maintenance skills required include basic electrical wiring, piping systems and carpentry.

Certificates & Licenses: A Colorado certification for boiler operation and maintenance is preferred.  Valid Colorado drivers license, a clean driving record, and insurable by Peak Vista insurance carrier.  The Facilities position requires that all technicians own and maintain a dependable and reliable vehicle as a condition of employment.  This is required in order to fulfill the on-call requirements.  Additionally technicians are periodically required to use their personal vehicles as aprt of their normal duties.

Physical Demands

Able to lift at least 50 pounds. Long periods of standing and moving. Occasional periods of sitting. Hearing within normal range for telephone use. Looking at computer screen continuously for long periods of time.

*Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening; which includes, but is not limited to a Criminal Background check. Peak Vista Community Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.