Facilities Maintenance Mechanic 2 - HVAC

Pierce-County-Washington; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce County is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic 2 – HVAC to support county buildings and ensure safe, reliable operations for thousands of employees and the public. You will perform HVAC/R installations, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs as part of a collaborative maintenance and security team.

As the journey-level tradesperson, you will model standards, mentor other technicians, and tackle projects such as equipment replacements and space remodels.

Qualifications

• Five years of work experience in HVAC/R or related trade areas.
• HVAC/R, HVAC/R Controls: licensure requirements specified by state.
• Ability to lead or manage projects including equipment replacements or space remodels.

Responsibilities

• Execute journey-level HVAC/R work including installations, preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Operate, maintain, and repair HVAC/R equipment, duct work, and dampers.
• Monitor systems and adjust for efficient performance.
• Handle refrigerants in compliance with regulations and document accordingly.
• Perform journey-level electrical work and low-voltage troubleshooting related to HVAC/R.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls to ensure systems meet standards.

Skills

HVAC/R

Electrical troubleshooting

Maintenance experience

Job description

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Are you tired of driving all over the state to work on remote jobs? In this position, you'll be working at Pierce County facilities supporting the security and safety of more than 3,500 employees and the public who visit our buildings. As a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic 2, you will directly support Pierce County Facilities throughout the County. You will perform regular maintenance, system checks, installations, troubleshooting, and repairs as part of a maintenance and security team.

Why It's a Great Department:

We have a collaborative culture that is inclusive at all levels. Each person feels a responsibility to help others, especially in learning new skills and abilities, or helping to solve a problem. The work that we do as a department supports all County business and is appreciated by the public, our tenants, and leadership. Open communication and collaboration are expected and encouraged, working to be transparent in areas of improvement for ourselves, tenants, and the public.

We encourage you to learn more about our department by clicking here.

How to be Successful in the Role:

We have a collaborative culture that is inclusive at all levels. Each person feels a responsibility to help others, especially in learning new skills and abilities, or helping to solve a problem. The work that we do as a department supports all County business and is appreciated by the public, our tenants, and leadership. Open communication and collaboration are expected and encouraged, working to be transparent in areas of improvement for ourselves, tenants, and the public.

We encourage you to learn more about our department by clicking here.

Your Future in this Role:

The Facilities Maintenance Mechanic 2 – HVAC is the journey-level trades position within our building trades. The role of this employee goes beyond the day-to-day work order tasking and projects. As the mechanic, you set the example and the standards for the work accomplished for the other mechanics and the lower-skilled maintenance technicians and workers. You will be the key person in helping others develop their skills in the trades. This position has in the past been a source of personnel who have advanced to the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor position.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Execute journey-level HVAC/R work performing various HVAC/R installations, preventive maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Operate, maintain, and repair HVAC/R equipment, duct work, and dampers.
• Monitor HVAC/R systems and adjust to maintain efficient performance.
• Operate refrigerant recovery equipment to avoid expelling refrigerant to atmosphere and file appropriate documentation to assure compliance.
• Perform journey-level electrical work and low voltage troubleshooting related to HVAC/R equipment and initiates repairs as appropriate.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls in assigned trade from supported facilities, ensuring all systems are functioning to standards and meeting customer needs.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, click here.

• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
• Five years of work experience in the relevant HVAC/R, HVAC/R Controls, Maintenance Electrical, or related trade areas that includes installation, operation, troubleshooting, and repairs; TO INCLUDE
• Two years of experience in leading or managing projects including equipment replacements, repairs, and/or space remodels.

Licenses or Certifications

• Certain positions in this class are required to hold and maintain the following:
• HVAC/R, HVAC/R Controls: EL06A or higher Electrical License, Universal EPA Refrigerant
• Maintenance Electrical: EL07 or higher Electrical License
• Other licenses required by state, local, or federal code or regulations including but not limited to class IV boiler operation license.

Other Job Requirements

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Driver’s license.
• Employees are subject to 24-hour on call availability and must be able to work any shift at any location as required.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed on a case-by‑case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Satisfactory physical condition, as evidenced by a county-approved physical examination, may be required before appointment to the position.

Our Recruitment Practices:

This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the position. Pierce County understands applicants may use AI tools when preparing application materials. We recognize these tools can make the process easier; however, we ask that everything you submit genuinely reflects your own experience, skills, knowledge, and writing style.

During the interview process, you may be asked to demonstrate your skills, including writing and subject knowledge, and to speak to your experience in your own voice. Applicants should be prepared to respond to interview questions without relying on AI-generated responses or reading prepared answers from a screen. Any misrepresentation may result in disqualification or separation.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely align with the County’s needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date. Some applicants may receive short notice to participate in additional selection steps, which may include assessments, phone screens, or interviews.

Upon offer, compensation is based on a range of job-related factors, including the requirements of the role, your skills and experience, and internal pay equity.

Our Welcoming Workplace Commitment:

Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.

Guided by the County Executive’s Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.