HVAC Foreperson/ Journeyperson Technician

Trotter & Morton; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Extensive benefits

401K contributions

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Trotter & Morton Facility Services provides 24/7 preventive and predictive mechanical system maintenance and repair to condominiums, commercial, and institutional buildings. The ideal candidate is a certified HVAC Journeyperson Technician with experience in a mechanical service company, capable of learning and adapting to our stringent business model.

Excellent time management and customer communication are required.

Job description

Division: Trotter & Morton Facility Services

Trotter & Morton Facility Services provides 24/7 preventive and predictive mechanical system maintenance and repair to condominiums, commercial, and institutional buildings.

At Trotter & Morton, we know we're only as good as our employees. The successful applicants will contribute to our team of experienced personnel by bringing a willingness to learn and an entrepreneurial spirit to every project. The ideal candidate will be a certified HVAC Journeyperson Technician with experience within a mechanical service company. This position requires taking direct instructions with ease, excellent time management skills and strong customer/co-worker communication skills. We require this individual to learn and adapt to our stringent business model that has brought and will continue to provide us tremendous success. If you have a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence, and a desire to be part of a high performing team this might be the ideal opportunity for you.

What's in it for you

• Competitive pay rates for Journeyperson applicants from $34.00 - $65.00 per hour


• Extensive benefit plan


• 401K contributions


• Inclusive and engaging work environment

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components such as motors, controls, gauges, valves, circulating pumps, condensers, humidifiers, evaporators and compressors using hand and power tools


• Measure and cut piping, and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment


• Install, troubleshoot and overhaul entire heating, ventilation, air handling, refrigeration, air conditioning, and hydronic/boiler systems


• Start up systems and test for leaks using testing devices


• Recharge systems with refrigerant, check and test regulators, calibrate systems and perform routine maintenance or servicing


• Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems


• Manufacturer recommended maintenance and repair for boiler and hydronic systems to ensure efficient and reliable operation.


• May install, maintain and repair equipment in refrigerated trucks used to transport food or medical supplies


• Provide service and customer support during field visits or dispatches


• Communicate with Dispatch team for personnel scheduling and service optimization


• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings or other specifications


• Measure and lay out reference points for installation


• May prepare work estimates for clients


• Mentor Apprentices

Required Skills

• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude


• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy


• Ability to take orders and instructions


• Ability to prioritize workloads and utilize planning & time management skills to adhere to strict deadlines


• Ability to lead by example


• Ability to teach apprentices


• Confined space, lift, and any other safety training

Required Experience

• Trade Certification


• EPA 608 Certification


• 06A Electrical Trainee Card


• Minimum 2-3 years’ service experience


• Chiller and Cooling Tower experience is considered an asset


• Valid Driver’s License and clean record

We firmly believe our employees are our best assets and we are committed to providing ongoing training and support to allow them to reach their full potential. Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an industry-leader in safety, and we strive for an incident-free workplace in all aspects of our operations.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring talented, qualified professionals without regard to race, age, gender, or any other protected ground and to providing an environment without discrimination.

Every effort is made to provide fair and equal employment and development opportunities and to ensure that our policies regarding hiring, compensation, promotions, and transfers are based solely on skills and capabilities, job requirements, job performance, and other job-related criteria.

We thank all applicants in advance, however, we will only contact candidates selected for an interview.