Mechanical Controls Technician I (HVAC)

Anticipated Hiring Range:

Mechanical Controls Tech I $29.23 - $36.94 Hourly

Full Salary Range:

Mechanical Controls Tech I $29.23 - $42.38 Hourly

Hiring Process & Timeline:
This posting will close on May 27, 2026. Qualified candidates may be invited to complete a 1st round interview via the Braintrust AI interview platform by May 29, 2026. Finalists will be invited to an in-person interview, anticipated to be completed by June 4, 2026. The preferred start date for this position is approximately June 18, 2026.

Why Do I See Two Salary Ranges?
The City of Greeley, in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law improves wage transparency. We post both the full salary range and the anticipated hiring range, where we expect to make an offer. Offers are based on experience, education, certifications, and other factors.

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The City of Greeley is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards program that supports employees in their work by encouraging excellence and investing in employee development and recognition. This philosophy is grounded in fiscal responsibility, organizational effectiveness, and employee safety and well-being, ensuring the responsible stewardship of public resources while offering meaningful and comparable rewards. This approach ensures that the city remains an attractive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment, while also effectively serving the community.  

Benefits:  This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary:

Mechanical Controls Technician I plays a key role in keeping City facilities running safely and efficiently. In this hands-on position, you’ll work with HVAC and building automation systems—installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing controls that support critical public services. Mechanical Controls Technician I/II performs installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of HVAC and building automation systems across City facilities. At Technician I level, you’ll build your skills working alongside experienced staff, assisting with system installation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting. At the Technician II level, you’ll take on more advanced diagnostics, system optimization, and coordination with departments and contractors to improve performance and reliability.

Experience, Education, and Skills:

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience with commercial and industrial HVAC.

OR 

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

AND 

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical training in HVAC, electrical, or building automation systems.

• Experience with building automation or control systems

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees, facility users, vendors, contractors, and customers at all times and, occasionally during difficult circumstances.

• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing work conditions, different work methods, and changes in priorities.

• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical controls, and mechanical operations.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing control systems (DDC, pneumatic, electronic).

• Experience in preventive maintenance programs and tracking work orders.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills for reporting and work order management.

Essential Functions: 

The Mechanical Controls Technician I performs entry- to mid-level installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of HVAC control and building automation systems under guidance, supporting safe, efficient, and reliable operation of municipal facilities.

• Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC control systems, including pneumatic, electrical, and digital control devices.

• Assist in maintaining boilers, chillers, pumps, fans, and other mechanical systems by monitoring control performance.

• Perform basic electrical and control wiring work under supervision.

• Respond to work orders, document completed work, and update records in the Maintenance Management Work Order System.

• Assist with preventive maintenance activities to support system reliability and energy efficiency.

• Order parts and maintain inventory of HVAC components, ensuring availability for scheduled and emergency repairs.

• Participate in on-call rotations, including weekly coverage and winter snowplow operations

Supervisory Responsibilities:  N/A

Travel:  Standard Local Travel: This position requires occasional local travel within the County. Employees may be expected to walk or drive short distances to attend meetings, trainings, or perform work at other city buildings or partner sites.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors across a variety of facilities, including office buildings, warehouses, outdoor areas working at various heights, rooftops, or in confined spaces.
• Outdoor work is performed in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• The position may require working on or near equipment that produces moderate to loud noise, vibrations, or dust.
• The role involves exposure to loud noise, vibrations, odors, fumes, hazardous chemicals, and uneven or slippery surfaces.
• May be required to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts as part of on-call rotations.

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility: Ability to move frequently throughout facilities, including walking, standing, climbing ladders, scaffolding, and work at heights when necessary for and navigating uneven surfaces.
• Strength: Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 80 pounds occasionally, with assistance as necessary.
• Endurance: Ability to work on your feet for extended periods, including bending, kneeling, crouching, or stooping to perform tasks.
• Dexterity: Ability to use hands and fingers to handle tools, operate equipment, and complete tasks requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Flexibility: Ability to bend, stoop, to reach overhead, at shoulder level, or below waist level, crouch, kneel, or climb as necessary.
• Vision and Hearing: Adequate visual ability to read blueprints, manuals, and equipment labels, as well as perform inspections and identify maintenance needs. Ability to hear verbal instructions, alarms, and equipment sounds in various work environments.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: The City of Greeley is an at-will employer. Employees and the City may terminate employment at any time for any reason.  Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.