HVAC Refrigeration Technician

skookum; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 5,235,000 - 7,164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Health and Welfare Benefits

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Verizon wireless discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tessera is seeking a qualified HVAC Refrigeration Technician to join our team at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, WA. The role focuses on repairing, maintaining, and servicing HVAC equipment and control systems, using blueprints and written or verbal instructions.

Ideal candidates bring at least three years of utility maintenance experience and refrigeration certification. After-hours dispatch and on-call rotation may be required; Tessera offers a comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Repair, overhaul, maintain, and service HVAC equipment and control systems.
• Replace electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, motors, etc.
• Work from blueprints, drawings, models, and/or verbal, written instructions.
• Perform painting and touch up of structures and equipment.
• Available for after-hours dispatch and on-call rotation.
• Maintain EPA, Navy, and CFSI refrigeration documentation.
• Communicate with customers and supervisors about repairs and needs.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints; ensure quality control.

Responsibilities

• Repair, overhaul, maintain, and service HVAC equipment and control systems.
• Replace electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, motors, etc.
• Work from blueprints, drawings, models, and/or verbal, written instructions.
• Perform occasional painting and touch up of structures and equipment.
• Must be available for after-hours dispatch and on-call rotation.
• Maintain EPA, Navy, and CFSI required refrigeration documentation.
• Communicate with customers and supervisors; determine customer needs.
• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Ensure completed work meets quality control standards.
• Follow all Safety Procedures and Policies.

Skills

Utility maintenance

Refrigeration control

DDC & Pneumatic control

Refrigeration certification

Education

Refrigeration certification (Type III universal)

Job description

HVAC Refrigeration Technician

Location: Oak Harbor, Washington - Naval Air Station Whidbey Island

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full- T ime , Day Shift

Compensation: $ 45.23 - $ 45.23 per hour

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a HVAC Refrigeration Technician at Tessera include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance


• $ 7.15 p er hour Health and Welfare Benefit


• $5.62 per hour Pension Plan Health and Welfare Benefit


• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care


• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave


• Potential shared earning bonus


• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents


• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities


• Verizon wireless discount


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

essera is seeking a n organized and experienced HVAC Refrigeration Technician with a positive attitude .

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Repair, overhaul, maintain , and service HVAC equipment and control systems.


• Replace electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, motors, etc.


• Work from blueprints, drawings, models, and/or verbal, written instructions.


• Perform occasional painting and touch up of structures and equipment.


• Must be available for after-hours dispatch and on-call rotation.


• Maintain EPA, Navy, and CFSI required refrigeration documentation.


• Communicat e and interact directly with the customer and supervisors; informing the customer of unexpected or additional repairs and determining customer needs.


• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints.


• Ensure completed work meets quality control standards.


• Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.


• Follow all Safety Procedures and Policies.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of utility maintenance experienced required.


• Refrigeration transition and recovery technician certification required .


• Type III ( U niversal) , DDC, and pneumatic control experience required .


• EL-06A license preferred .

Physical Requirements:

• Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance . The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis .


• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.


• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.


• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required .


• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• A valid state driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera's insurance.


• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id .


• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position .

Union Affiliation:

This position is represented by the IUOE, Local 302.

* Union Affiliation: This position is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers -

Date Posted: 08/31/2026

*** Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id .

Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and