Senior HVAC & Facilities Technician

Cowlitz Indian Tribe; Ridgefield (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cowlitz Indian Tribe as an HVAC maintenance professional responsible for troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on commercial grade HVAC systems across multiple zones, chillers, and boilers. You will manage DDC controls and pneumatic/electrical logics, ensuring energy efficiency and comfort for guests.

You will lead preventive tasks, coordinate with departments, uphold safety and code compliance, and continuously improve building management and energy practices while supporting

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent.
• Five years of facilities HVAC maintenance experience and a degree in HVAC or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster a supportive team environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow schematics and blueprints.
• Experience with computerized control systems and logic.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems including chillers and boilers.
• General knowledge of building and fire codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of HVAC systems with digital controls integrated into energy management.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Willing to respond to HVAC emergencies during shift hours; able to work in smoking environments.
• Commitment to health and safety measures.

Responsibilities

• Promotes superior guest service.
• Maintains and perpetuates a positive organizational culture.
• Defines and sustains a positive organizational culture.
• Develops partnerships with departments to achieve property goals.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks (daily, weekly, monthly) and reports safety concerns.
• Ensures effective information flow within departments to maximize efficiency.
• Ensures compliance with codes and regulations for equipment, materials, and procedures.
• Updates preventive and predictive maintenance programs and building management systems.
• Maintains safety awareness and trains team members on safety policies.
• Creates preventive maintenance checklists.
• Researches and selects HVAC materials, installations, and repairs.
• Ensures proper care of equipment and supports energy and environmental practices.
• Documents and tracks maintenance and repair activities.
• Communicates inventory supply status to management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Reading schematics

Control systems

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

HVAC degree or related

Tools

Building management system

Energy management system

Job description

Join Cowlitz Indian Tribe as an HVAC maintenance professional responsible for troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on commercial grade HVAC systems across multiple zones, chillers, and boilers. You will manage DDC controls and pneumatic/electrical logics, ensuring energy efficiency and comfort for guests.

You will lead preventive tasks, coordinate with departments, uphold safety and code compliance, and continuously improve building management and energy practices while supporting