Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician

State of Washington; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Military Department in Spokane, WA is seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to join our facilities team, performing journey level maintenance on heating, ventilation, and cooling systems and ensuring safe, efficient operations for staff and the public.

This civilian position reports to the Maintenance Specialist 4 and requires apprenticeship or journeyman status in related trades, with extensive HVAC experience. Standard schedule is Mon-Thu 6:00am-4:30pm; telework is not offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in refrigeration or steamfitter trades.
• Journeyman status in Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union.
• Five years of refrigeration and/or steamfitter experience.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on HVAC-related duties.
• Inspect and repair mechanical systems including compressors, belts, motors, and controls.
• Repair heat pumps and air conditioning systems; service hot water boiler systems.

Skills

Standard HVAC practices

Safety practices

Quality workmanship

Ability to learn

Education

Recognized refrigeration/steamfitter apprenticeship

Journeyman status in Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Union

Five years refrigeration/steamfitter experience

HVAC heating/ventilation apprenticeship completion

Job description

HVAC Technician Fairchild AFB, WA

The Washington Military Department (WMD) is seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to join our facilities team, located in Spokane, WA. This position plays an important role in maintaining comfortable, efficient, and safe building environments for our employees and the public. If you are a dependable HVAC Technician professional who takes pride in quality work, we encourage you to apply!

This position works under the general supervision of the Maintenance Specialist 4 and is a fully qualified HVAC Technician responsible for performing journey level maintenance work required to accomplish all phases of building maintenance and construction work.

This is a civilian position and does not require military service affiliation.

About the Washington Military Department

Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day-to-day work supports activities that truly make a difference. Whether that’s partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top-notch talent or supporting at-risk kids at our Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy - the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home.

In addition to job fulfillment, the Washington Military Department offers an excellent benefits package which includes exceptional health care coverage, a retirement savings plan and job training opportunities.

To learn more about the Washington Military Department, visit: www.mil.wa.gov

The incumbent of this position is responsible to independently perform skilled installation, maintenance, and repair of all phases of heating, ventilation, and cooling.

• Performs preventative maintenance of HVAC related duties.
• Performs inspection, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems.
• Operates, inspects, maintains, repairs, removes and/or installs heating/cooling system components including: compressors, belts, bearing, motors, fans, heat exchangers, burners, filters, and controls.
• Responsible for repairing heat pumps and air conditioning systems.
• Performs inspections, maintenance, and repair of hot water boiler systems.

Performs emergency, routine and safety work orders assigned related to HVAC.

Responsible to order materials as required related to HVAC installation and maintenance requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in refrigeration or steamfitter trades, OR
• Full journey level status in Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union, OR
• Five years of experience in refrigeration and/or steamfitter's trade, OR
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

Vocational or trade school training as a steamfitter or refrigeration mechanic will substitute year-for-year for the experience requirement for up to two years of the experience requirement.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/License:

• 06A Electrical License or Training Card.
• Universal CFC Recovery Certification.

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in mechanical trades and HVAC work.
• Principles of operation of HVAC systems.
• Occupational hazards and safety practices of the HVAC trade.

Skills, abilities and competencies to:

• Actively demonstrate a commitment to learning and growth.
• Demonstrate a willingness to take action to understand and meet the needs of others.

Compensation: Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Investigation:

Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment and to obtain/maintain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) in order to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret-level security clearance. Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files. The processing of background checks can take up to six months post-employment. Failure to successfully pass a background check may be cause for termination.

Union Shop Provision:

This position is represented by Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).

Driver's License:

• Valid to drive in the State of Washington.
• Must meet requirements of the REAL ID Act. This is required for base access and will be required upon hire.

Military Facility:

Willingness to work on a Military Controlled Access Installation. Camp Murray and Fairchild AFB utilize the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for entry to the installation. Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in Camp Murray Access Requirements Policy (Unified Policy No. 18-01). This includes possession of an Enhanced Driver's License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification.

Work Hours

The standard work schedule will be Monday - Thursday (4/10 schedule) 6:00am - 4:30pm.

Telework

This position is not eligible for telework.

Emergency Assignment

Upon activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or Joint Field Office (JFO), incumbent may be required to work in an alternate location with rotating shifts, including weekends and evenings, in a highly stressful and fast-paced environment.

Travel

Occasional statewide travel may be required up to 5% to include overnight stays.

The Washington Military Department is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruitment Section of State Human Resources at: Email: [e-mail], Call: [phone], or 711