Air Guard Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $5,396.60 Monthly
Location : Aurora, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: OAA00330
Department: Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
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: DMVA State Human Resources Office, 720-250-1520
Primary Physical Work Address: Military and Veterans Affairs, Air Guard Division, Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, CO
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.
Department Information
The Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has four major operational divisions: Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize state and federal resources to provide our communities, State, and nation with a ready military force for national defense and State emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado Veterans.
DMVA offers a comprehensive benefits program to its classified work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life, disability plans, flexible spending accounts, and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering compressed work weeks, on-site fitness facilities, free parking, and a variety of training opportunities.
Description of Job
This position works Tuesday through Friday, 6:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. performing preventative maintenance on heating and air conditioning systems and assists a journeyman in the repairs, maintenance, and installation of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, fire protection, building equipment, utility, and other related systems on Buckley Space Force Base. Specific duties include assisting with installing, modifying, and repairing of:

• a variety of low pressure steam boilers;
• hot water boilers
• pumps;
• forced air heating units and ventilating systems;
• new and existing air conditioning units including hermetic, semi-hermetic, absorption, cooling towers, and other open-type equipment; and
• new and existing refrigeration equipment including walk-in and reach-in coolers and freezers.

Assist with all electrical work on:

• heating;
• air conditioning; and
• refrigeration systems.

Assist with the installation of new wiring on:

• control circuits;
• pneumatic control systems;
• direct digital controls; and
• temperature and humidity controls.

Read and interpret diagrams, schematics, manufacturer's specifications, and technical orders. Assist other work units such as grounds and pavement, electrical, custodial, etc. Will require occasional travel to the Air National Guard base in Greeley as needed.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years of progressively responsible professional (not personal home) experience in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and/or HVAC systems.
• Must have CFC License (please attach copy to application).
• Must have and maintain a current and valid Colorado Driver's License at the time of application.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation.
• Must be willing to submit to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance within six months of hire.
• Must be willing to work overtime and/or on-call as needed.

Substitutions:
Successful completion of a formalized plumbing, pipe fitting, steam fitting, or heating, ventilation and air conditioning apprenticeship program, or higher level, non-correspondence course work in the same fields from an accredited vocational school or university may substitute for one year of the experience. (Please detail any substitutions in your online application)
Supplemental Information
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail 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.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or 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 under Rules.
Colorado For All Philosophy:
All means working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It means we support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity.
Employment Philosophy: The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The DMVA is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Accommodations:
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) 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 720-250-1538.
Benefits
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:
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.
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:
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.
01
Please describe your professional experience in HVAC and/or refrigeration systems in detail. Please include the name of the organization(s) where this experience was gained.
02
Have you completed formalized plumbing, pipefitting, steamfitting, or heating, ventilation and air conditioning program from an accredited vocational school or university?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a current, valid Colorado Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have a CFC License? If you do, please attach a copy to your online application.

• Yes
• No

05
Is there any reason that may impede your ability to obtain a security clearance? If yes, please identify the reason.
Required Question