Facilities HVAC Technician

City of Vancouver; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vancouver is hiring a Facilities HVAC Technician to perform professional journey level HVAC work, including preventive maintenance, repairs, and installation of commercial HVAC equipment. The role may require both team-based and independent work, with a standard M-F, 8am-5pm schedule.

This full-time, non-exempt union position requires experience with DDC systems and a valid WA license. The City emphasizes safety, compliance, and collaborative teamwork in this critical facilities role.

Qualifications

• Four years journey level HVAC experience including DDC control systems.
• HS Diploma or GED plus trade school training or journeyman status.
• EPA 608 Refrigeration Handling certification and state license.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional journey level maintenance, repair and installation of HVAC systems and equipment.
• Monitor and diagnose building HVAC systems using Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems and respond to service requests.
• Perform preventive maintenance including air quality testing, filter changes and repair of HVAC components.
• Maintain and repair equipment including chillers, boilers, heat pumps, refrigeration systems, water heaters, cooling towers and pumps.
• Read and interpret building blueprints and operating manuals.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma/GED + trade school or journeyman

Tools

DDC control systems

CMMS

Job description

Salary Range 7,271.00 - 9,297.00

Job Summary The City of Vancouver is a great place to work. If you want to do meaningful work with smart people for a progressive organization, we might just be for you! We’re currently recruiting for a Facilities HVAC Technician. The primary responsibilities for the job are to perform all aspects of professional journey level HVAC work including but not limited to the following areas; regular preventive and emergency repair, installation and maintenance of commercial HVAC equipment. Position works either as a team or alone and with or without direct supervision. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt union position. This position is covered under the provisions of an agreement between the City and the AFSCME union. The schedule for this position is M-F, 8am to 5pm. Salary for this position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with negotiated step increases based on seniority. Candidates meeting the minimum requirements for the position will be at the beginning of the listed range, equal to Step 1. Directly related experience, certifications and relevant credentials exceeding minimum requirements will be considered for step credit at hire, with such credit not to exceed Step 4, the approximate midpoint of the listed range, unless otherwise stipulated in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Essential Functions:

• Perform professional journey level maintenance, repair and installation of HVAC systems and equipment.
• Monitor and diagnose various building HVAC systems utilizing Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems as a troubleshooting tool and respond to daily service requests.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM), including testing and monitoring air quality, filter changing and repair or replacement of HVAC systems and components.
• Perform maintenance and repair of equipment including but not limited to; chillers, boilers, heat recovery systems, furnaces, heat pumps, geothermal systems, natural gas, electric appliances, refrigeration systems, water heaters, cooling towers, hydronic systems, and pumps.
• Read, interpret, and use building blueprints, drawings, and operating manuals.
• Assist in preparing job estimates and obtaining bids on parts and supplies in support of repair and replacement of HVAC equipment.
• Inputting data into the City financial reporting and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Installation, maintenance and repair of commercial refrigeration and cooking appliances including ice machines, freezers, gas and electric stoves, ovens and walk in / reach in refrigeration equipment.
• Comply with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and requirements for boiler equipment emission’s annual testing and reporting.
• Participate in safety meetings, training requirements as needed and comply with City safety requirements including but not limited to, First Aid/CPR, AED, Hazardous materials, Bloodborne pathogens, confined space, fall protection, scissor and articulating lift certification, and defensive driving.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Experience and Education

Four (4) years of related journey level experience with residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC including experience with DDC control systems. Equivalent to a HS Diploma/GED supplemented by the completion of trade school training or journeyman status.

Computer Skills

Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer Basic skills using a database system or Excel

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

• Journey-level State of Washington Limited Energy Electrical License
• EPA 608 Refrigeration Handling certification
• Valid State of Washington driver’s license
• Ability to obtain: CPR / First Aid AED card within three (3) months of hire
• Confined Space certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Forklift certification within six (6) months of hire
• Defensive Driving certification within six (6) months of hire
• CJIS certificate within three (3) months of hire
• Scissor and/or articulating lift certification within one (1) year of hire
• Fall protection training
• Knowledge Journey level facilities electrical practice and procedures
• Federal, state, and local electrical code requirements and regulations
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws that pertain to: safety, security, hazardous materials including but not limited to asbestos, lead and radon
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment
• Use of personal computers and basic software

Abilities

• Operate a personal computer and appropriate software
• Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver’s Operating Principles
• Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other City employees
• Provide a high level of customer service at all times
• Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work
• Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others
• Consistently provide quality service
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance
• Use of a pager or mobile phone for 24/7 on-call emergency response to HVAC issue on a rotating basis.
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences among people and to being inclusive.
• Show the utmost respect for others, and act as a team player.
• Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work by focusing on safe practices and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Recognize unsafe conditions which may be hazardous to an employee or to the public.
• Works in safe and responsible manner; not putting self or others at risk.
• Complies with applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to using personal protective equipment, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting all unsafe conditions.

This position is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment reference check, a basic criminal background check, driving abstract, a medical evaluation and may include a VPD background check.

Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Vancouver is committed to advancing equity and creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We recognize that progress depends on more than just a verbal commitment; it depends on making meaningful organizational change. We developed and continue to develop strategies to enhance employee-centered programs, eliminate recruitment and advancement barriers, elevate employee understanding of DEI and cultural competency and build an inclusive and welcoming place to call work. We hope you’ll consider joining us on the journey! Safety: The City of Vancouver believes every employee plays a role in maintaining a safe workplace. The City of Vancouver promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice and accomplishes work by creating safe work environments, complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Vancouver is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability sexual orientation or gender identity. Employment decisions will be made to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of equity and nondiscrimination.

Veterans’ Preference

Under Washington law, qualified veterans may be eligible for Veterans’ preference when applying for City of Vancouver positions. Honorably discharged Veterans, their surviving spouses or spouses of honorably discharged Veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability who would like to be considered for a Veterans’ preference for this job should provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

ADA Accommodation

Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the City can reasonably provide them without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 360-487-8417 or email [e-mail]

Job Posting End Date October 6, 2026

About the City

The City of Vancouver looks for people who are passionate about service and want to be part of the City's ambition to become a more exceptional community. We value employees who are adaptable, innovative, collaborative and hold themselves to the highest standard of integrity and excellence in the spirit of public service. Our greatest assets are the more than 950 people who make the City of Vancouver work every day. Whether architects or engineers, lawyers or accountants, police officers or firefighters, journeymen or apprentices, our employees work every day to make Vancouver a more safe, welcoming, vibrant and prosperous city. The services we provide touch every resident and business in the city. If you are looking for a challenging career where you can make a difference every day, the City may be the place for you. City departments span a wide range of specialties, from public works, parks, administration and human resources to communications, public safety, information technology, finance, economic development and law. The size and scope of our organization means that the opportunities we offer are as diverse as the people that work here. Beyond the City’s competitive salaries, our benefits and work environment support and encourage a healthy, balanced lifestyle and ongoing development and learning opportunities. Working at the City is not just a "government" job. A career at the City can be a rewarding way to contribute to your community and earn a living. Our organization is made up of dynamic employees who enjoy the many opportunities and benefits offered by challenging and rewarding work.

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