Facilities Maintenance Mechanic - HVAC

Are you tired of driving all over the state to work on remote jobs? In this position, you'll be working at Pierce County facilities supporting the security and safety of more than 3,500 employees and the public who visit our buildings. As a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic 2, you will directly support Pierce County Facilities throughout the County. You will perform regular maintenance, system checks, installations, troubleshooting, and repairs as part of a maintenance and security team.

We have a collaborative culture that is inclusive at all levels. Each person feels a responsibility to help others, especially in learning new skills and abilities, or helping to solve a problem. The work that we do as a department supports all County business and is appreciated by the public, our tenants, and leadership. Open communication and collaboration are expected and encouraged, working to be transparent in areas of improvement for ourselves, tenants, and the public.

The Facilities Maintenance Mechanic 2 - HVAC is the journey-level trades position within our building trades. The role of this employee goes beyond the day-to-day work order tasking and projects. As the mechanic, you set the example and the standards for the work accomplished for the other mechanics and the lower-skilled maintenance technicians and workers. You will be the key person in helping others develop their skills in the trades.

This position has in the past been a source of personnel who have advanced to the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor position.

• Execute journey-level HVAC/R work performing various HVAC/R installations, preventive maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Operate, maintain, and repair HVAC/R equipment, duct work, and dampers.
• Monitor HVAC/R systems and adjust to maintain efficient performance.
• Operate refrigerant recovery equipment to avoid expelling refrigerant to atmosphere and file appropriate documentation to assure compliance.
• Perform journey-level electrical work and low voltage troubleshooting related to HVAC/R equipment and initiates repairs as appropriate.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls in assigned trade from supported facilities, ensuring all systems are functioning to standards and meeting customer needs.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed.

• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
• Five years of work experience in the relevant HVAC/R, HVAC/R Controls, Maintenance Electrical, or related trade areas that includes installation, operation, troubleshooting, and repairs; TO INCLUDE
• Two years of experience in leading or managing projects including equipment replacements, repairs, and/or space remodels.

• Certain positions in this class are required to hold and maintain the following:
• HVAC/R, HVAC/R Controls: EL06A or higher Electrical License, Universal EPA Refrigerant
• Maintenance Electrical: EL07 or higher Electrical License
• Other licenses required by state, local, or federal code or regulations including but not limited to class IV boiler operation license.

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Driver’s license.
• Employees are subject to 24-hour on call availability and must be able to work any shift at any location as required.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information…