Job Details

Electronics Specialist III Building Automation & Controls (HVAC)

Position Number: 7018530
Location: Golden, CO
Position Type: Facilities Management

Electronics Specialist III Building Automation & Controls (HVAC)

Colorado School of Mines

Salary: $34.85 - $39.91 Hourly

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: GLA - JR108141 - 03/26

Location: Golden, CO

Department Information

Make a difference in higher education!

Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is an internationally preeminent teaching and research university dedicated to meeting the resource development needs of a rapidly evolving, technology-based society. Mines was selected by the Colorado State Legislature as the state's first "exemplary institution" of public higher education due to our "high degree of responsibility and capability with regard to academic and administrative functions."

Colorado's oldest public university, Mines is located in Golden, Colorado at the gateway of the Rocky Mountains, 13 miles west of downtown Denver and 21 miles south of Boulder.

MINES IS PROUD TO OFFER EXCELLENT BENEFITS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN EXTRAORDINARY TALENT. OUR PERKS INCLUDE:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous vacation and sick leave plus 13 paid holidays

State retirement plan (PERA)

Parental Leave

Reduced cost tuition for employee and family members

Life and Disability Insurance

Professional growth and training opportunities

Access to technology and equipment

Colorado State Employee Assistance Program

Access to a world-class recreation center

Interaction with an international population and cultural events

Description of Job

Make an Impact at a World-Class University!
Join the Colorado School of Mines Facilities team and play a critical role in supporting cutting-edge teaching, research, and laboratory environments. As an Electronics Specialist III, you'll serve as a campus expert in HVAC controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS), ensuring reliable, efficient, and safe operation of highly technical facilities. This is a hands-on, highly visible role where your expertise directly supports a nationally recognized research institution. Mines offers exceptional benefits, long-term career stability, and the opportunity to work with complex, modern control systems across a diverse campus portfolio-including laboratories, academic buildings, and critical infrastructure.

Why You'll Want This Role

Work with advanced HVAC and BAS technologies across a dynamic campus
Be the technical authority on BAS standards, commissioning, and integration
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, contractors, and commissioning agents
Continuous learning and access to professional development and training
Make a measurable impact on energy efficiency, system performance, and indoor air quality

What You'll Do
HVAC Controls, BAS & Technical Leadership

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electronic, pneumatic, electrical, and direct digital control (DDC) systems
Program, modify, and optimize control logic and sequences of operation for HVAC systems
Develop, modify, and maintain BAS graphics and system documentation
Lead in-house commissioning efforts and support third-party commissioning
Serve as the campus authority for BAS standards, integration, and troubleshooting
Review controls submittals and sequences of operation for new construction and renovation projects

Construction & Project Support

Partner with Facilities Management and Project Managers on system design and upgrades
Support new installations, remodels, and retrofits of BAS and HVAC controls
Interface with contractors to coordinate addressing, point naming, sequencing, and integration
Maintain "as-built" documentation and system records

Operations & Maintenance

Respond to system alarms and performance issues affecting temperature, ventilation, lab exhaust, and IAQ
Perform calibration, preventive maintenance, and performance verification
Use operational data to improve system efficiency and reliability
Support energy auditing and system optimization initiatives

If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with advanced HVAC systems, and want your skills to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply!

This role is ideal for a controls professional who wants stability, challenge, and purpose in their work.

Please note: this position reports to campus Monday - Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

At least three (3) years of controls experience with HVAC mechanical systems and at least three (3) years construction experience developing and implementing controls sequences of operation for the following systems:
- Cooling Towers
- Chillers
- VAV Boxes
- Fan Coil Units
- Air Handling Units (AHUs)
- Roof Top Units (RTUs)
- Laboratory Exhaust Systems
Strong understanding of BACnet controllers and system integration, including:
- Troubleshooting
- System integration
- BAS graphics development
Program development experience within building automation or HVAC control systems

(Experience must be clearly documented in the "Work History" section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be pro-rated.)

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years. (Transcripts must be attached for educational credit)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in higher education, laboratories, or research environments
Commissioning experience (in-house or third-party coordination)
Familiarity with campus-wide BAS standards
N4 Certification or similar (if applicable)
Strong documentation and communication skills
Prior relevant state experience

Appeal Rights:

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 dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us 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 https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7018530&targetURL= 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

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive 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. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of 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, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform 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 our ADAAA Coordinator at benefits@mines.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/5277476/electronics-specialist-iii-building-automation-controls-hvac