Lead HVAC Technician

Providence Health & Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish in Seattle is seeking a Construction Licensed Journeyman Refrigeration Mechanic to lead refrigeration and HVAC project installations, review project plans, estimate costs, and ensure budgets are met across Medical Center buildings.

This role also handles repairs and maintenance, ensures heating and cooling systems operate reliably, and may direct less experienced technicians as part of a collaborative team at Swedish First Hill.

Qualifications

• Basic HVAC certification from an accredited trade school.
• National EPA Section 608 Certification - State/County/City Trade License Authority.
• 10+ years' experience in refrigeration/HVAC installations, servicing, and maintenance.
• Reading blueprints and diagrams in the construction field related to refrigeration.
• Two-year trade school certificate emphasizing HVAC, electrical and building control systems.
• Successful completion of a 4-year Apprenticeship from a recognized Union emphasizing HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Installations, maintenance and repairs of hospital refrigeration/HVAC systems to ensure operational conditions across Medical Center buildings.
• Plan and review HVAC projects, estimate costs, and oversee budget adherence.
• Direct the work of less skilled technicians on projects as part of a collaborative team.

Skills

Reading blueprints/diagrams

HVAC knowledge

Project planning

Education

EPA Section 608 Certification

State/County/City Trade License

Tools

HVAC tools

Building control systems

Job description

The Construction Licensed Journeyman Refrigeration Mechanic is responsible for refrigeration and HVAC project installations, project planning and review, cost estimation, and will have over site of project budget ensuring they meet budgetary requirements. In addition, this position will be responsible for repairs and maintenance of hospital refrigeration and HVAC systems and components, ensuring heating and cooling systems are operational for Medical Center buildings. May direct the work of less skilled mechanic(s) and maintenance staff on projects as part of a collaborative team.

Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Basic certification in HVAC from an accredited trade school
• Upon hire: National EPA Section 608 Certification - State County City Trade License Authority
• 10 or more years' experience in refrigeration/HVAC systems installation, servicing, and maintenance. Reading blueprints and diagrams in the construction field related to refrigeration
• 3 years use of common and sophisticated tools and systems in an acute care facility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Two-year trade school certificate emphasizing HVAC, electrical and building control systems
• Coursework/Training: Successful completion of a 4-year Apprenticeship from a recognized Union emphasizing HVAC

Why Join Providence Swedish?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Requsition ID: 454936

Company: Swedish Jobs

Job Category: Facilities Management

Job Function: Facilities

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Multiple shifts available

Career Track: Technical/Skilled Support

Department: 3901 SFH FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Address: WA Seattle 747 Broadway

Work Location: Swedish First Hill 747 Broadway-Seattle

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $55.44 - $59.44

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.