Building Automation Controls Programmer (Siemens/HVAC Controls) - Pueblo
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Building Automation Controls Programmer (Siemens/HVAC Controls) - Pueblo
Salary
$34.85 - $41.82 Hourly
Location
Pueblo, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IHA-02563 10/21/2025
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
AS - Facilities Management
Opening Date
10/21/2025
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
1600 W 24th St, Pueblo, CO 81003, USA
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
michele.burkhardt@state.co.us
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.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Division of Facilities Management - Southern Division
The Division of Facilities Management is a customer-driven support organization responsible for providing facilities management services to all CDHS agencies and offices. These services include the maintenance of building and grounds, custodial, capital construction (budgeting and contract management), utilities management, vehicle fleet management, building space leasing allocation, and facilities planning services. This is accomplished through a centralized statewide team that is divided into three districts and a central office. By combining our expert professional extensive facilities knowledge and strong commitment to reliable, responsive service, we enable our clients to achieve consistently high performance facilities, and long-term value. Our goal is to be an organization that meets customer expectations 100% of the time. The facilities managed by the Division of Facilities Management (DFM) include 1,400 acres of land and 349 buildings comprising 3.8 million square feet.
Facilities served: Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP), Pueblo Regional Center (PRC), Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Youth Services (Zeb Pike, Spring Creek and Pueblo Youth Services Center) and the Veteran's Community Living Centers in the Southern District.
Description of Job
You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.
Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.
This position installs, maintains, and repairs the systems that control heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR). They may also program the systems that run HVAC in buildings. The HVAC Controls Technician supports troubleshooting and programming temperature control systems based on building specifications, as well as provides insights and recommendations that contribute to task completion. Using expertise in the commercial HVAC industry, this position performs installation, and emergency procedures.
Additionally, this position serves as the work lead over the Pipe/Mech Trades II HVAC staff in Southern District DFM. The HVAC Controls Technician leads and is partially accountable for the Pipe/Mech Trades II in DFM's Southern District. This position supports, provides guidance to, and professionally develops the Pipe/Mech Trades II, as well as supports and takes the lead in training new staff. This position assigns tasks, monitor progress and workflows, check the product, schedule work, and establish work standards. As a work leader, this position provides input into supervisory decisions made at higher levels.
General Duties:
Install and configure programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
Install panels, wiring, thermostats, and sensors
Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems
Respond to HVAC system complaints
Read and interpret control logic diagrams and wiring schematics
Maintain sensors, thermostats, controllers, valves, and actuators
Complete and close out work orders
Track work and time
Provides department support by processing work orders in a timely manner.
Determining obsolete replacement parts
Determining if program sequence is correct for building automation.
Researching IP and MAC addresses to resolve communication issues.
Communicating with end users to determine cause and corrective actions.
Troubleshooting, Repairs and Adjustments Duties:
Conduct necessary tests, including standard industry approved trouble shooting methods to determine malfunctions and or causes of breakdowns of all assigned equipment; remove, repair or replace faulty parts, subassemblies and major components; retest equipment with repaired or replaced components and make required adjustments and or corrections to restore complete proper operation.
Communicate effectively with customers, regardless of their level of technical knowledge.
Use proper tools and instruments while troubleshooting.
Promptly and accurately complete all required paperwork.
Keep supervisor and manager informed of new developments, changes, or customer complaints.
Determines how to prioritize work orders on an ongoing basis.
Determine malfunctions and or causes of breakdowns of all assigned equipment
Determines proper use of appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) based on work orders.
Determines if equipment meets all regulatory requirements.
Determine if infrastructure will support equipment being evaluated.
Retro-commissioning Duties:
Optimizing existing building systems and equipment to improve performance, reduce energy consumption, and enhance occupant comfort. Conduct thorough evaluations, identify inefficiencies, and implement strategies for improvement.
System Analysis and Evaluation: Reviewing design documentation, as-built drawings, and operational procedures. Conducting on-site inspections to understand the systems and equipment in operation. Gathering data on building performance, including energy consumption, utility bills, and system operation.
Identifying and Addressing Issues: Conducting tests to ensure systems are operating as designed and meeting performance standards. Analyzing collected data to identify areas of improvement and inefficiencies. Determining the root causes of performance issues and recommending solutions.
Developing and Implementing Solutions: Suggesting strategies to optimize energy use, such as adjusting operating schedules, optimizing equipment operation, and implementing new technologies. Working with facility managers to implement recommended solutions. Adjusting control settings, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring systems are operating at their optimal specifications.
Documentation and Reporting: Documenting the RCx process, findings, and recommendations in comprehensive reports. Providing training to facility personnel on proper operation and maintenance procedures. Ensuring that project documents are updated to reflect changes and improvements.
Additional Responsibilities: Collaborating with building owners, facility managers, and other relevant parties. Offering guidance and assistance to facility personnel on system operation and maintenance. Tracking the effectiveness of implemented solutions and ensuring continued performance improvement.
Preventative Maintenance Duties:
Maintain and perform basic troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical aspects of HVACR equipment.
Adjust, reset, repair, or replace adjustable components such as belts, pressure switches, low ambient controls, and wearing components such as bearings, wheels, rollers, pulleys.
Maintain and troubleshoot motors, relays, motor starters, variable frequency drives, variable air volume units, actuators, Hydronic / Steam valves and dampers.
Clean, and lubricate equipment.
Perform basic electrical maintenance and simple repair/replace of various electrical circuits and related electronic equipment, using tools such as multi-meters and infrared thermometers.
Read and understand basic electrical and electronic schematics.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Work Lead Duties:
Direct other mechanics/trades persons in all aspects of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and air compressors, and related duties.
Recommend and/or order necessary parts and supplies for installation, service, repair and maintenance of all assigned equipment.
Report, organize and maintain all necessary records of materials purchased/work performed to service, repair, maintain and operate all equipment, including applicable records/paperwork associated with EPA mandates and refrigerant transition/recovery.
When tasked, oversee preparation of daily tasks in the absence of the supervisor.
Additional Duties:
Snow Removal
As assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Special Qualification:
Applicant must have at least three (3) years of Siemens building automation experience. This experience must have included programming and retro-commissioning.
Applicant must currently possess and maintain throughout employment in this position, an active, current, and valid Universal CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) Certificate
Experience Only:
Applicant must have at least three (3) years of Siemens building automation experience to include programming and retro-commissioning.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience, as described above, equal to three (3) years.
Preferred Qualification:
Experience working with Siemen's Desigo.
Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hours per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.
Conditions of Employment:
A full pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.
Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.
This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application, and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
Must currently possess and maintain throughout employment in this position, an active Universal CFC Certificate.
Must possess and maintain a valid non-restricted Colorado driver's license.
Out-of-State Driver's License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of employment start date.
Motor Vehicle Check
Travel - This position will be required to drive State Vehicles as part of daily work assignment from site to site equipped with tools to perform daily duties. Travel to training and meetings. On occasion, this position travels to other districts.
Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption.
Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test.
Must be available for call back to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or without interruption.
Must be available for shift work. Will be required to work various hours for coverage, weather related issues and essential/emergency services outside of normal business hours.
Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials - Explain: Proximity to moving, mechanical parts, Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals., Exposure to electrical shock, and or working in high exposed places.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:
Disclose that information on the application.
Provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position.
Provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment.
Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
CDHS Selection Process
Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:
Relevant years of state service experience.
Minimum Qualification Screening Process
A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position.
You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."
You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review
After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from an eSkills Test.
Your Work Experience/Job Duties
Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.
If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.
Supplemental Questions
Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).
Appeal Rights
You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board (https://spb.colorado.gov/) website.
You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.
You can find the official appeal form here (https://spb.colorado.gov/sites/spb/files/documents/Consolidated%20Appeal%20-%20Form%20-%202025.pdf) .
You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:
By email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), or
Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or
Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or
Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:
At (303) 866-3300, or
Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules (https://spb.colorado.gov/board-rules) webpage.
Supplemental Information
The Assessment Process (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#assessment-process)
For additional recruiting questions, please contact Michele (michele.burkhardt@state.co.us) .Burkhardt@state.co.us
About Us & Benefits
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS . In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/medical-benefits) and dental (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/dental-insurance) health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/disability-insurance)
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/home)
Employee Wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs) .
Our Values
We believe in a people-first approach:We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.
Balance creates quality of life:We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ou rselves accountable : We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
ADA Accommodations
CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.
This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to cdhs_ada@state.co.us .
EEO Statement
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
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If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.
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
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