HVAC Control Technician - Install, Calibrate & Troubleshoot

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington in Seattle is seeking a skilled Control Technician – HVAC for Harborview Medical Center. You will install, service, and maintain mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, and computer-based controls for heating and cooling systems, ensuring reliable operation in a demanding healthcare environment.

The role requires independent work, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to interpret control diagrams, calibrate sensors, and coordinate with facilities teams.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a four-year approved institution course as a Control Technician Trainee or four years of applicable experience in installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical and pneumatic control systems.
• Vocational or trade school training in control mechanisms may substitute, year-for-year, for work experience up to two years.
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except for licenses or registrations.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, and maintain HVAC and refrigeration control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair fire alarms and supervisory control components.
• Fabricate and install temperature and humidity controls; assist with system design.
• Use specialized tools for repair and calibration.
• Manage inventory of control parts and components.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electronic control systems

Pneumatic control systems

Independent work

Education

Four-year program in control technology

Trade school training in control mechanisms

Tools

Specialized calibration tools

Job description

University of Washington in Seattle is seeking a skilled Control Technician – HVAC for Harborview Medical Center. You will install, service, and maintain mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, and computer-based controls for heating and cooling systems, ensuring reliable operation in a demanding healthcare environment.

The role requires independent work, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to interpret control diagrams, calibrate sensors, and coordinate with facilities teams.