Refrigeration & Air Conditioning; HVAC Technician

Job Title

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician

Everett, Washington

Work on a diverse range of HVAC‑R equipment, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. The role involves laying out, constructing, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting these systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety and quality standards.

• Lay out, construct, install, maintain, and repair HVAC‑R equipment, including associated controls and components.
• Work from blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions to complete assigned tasks effectively.
• Utilize testing equipment to read and adjust controls for optimal system performance.
• Install and adjust valve controls, perform electrical wiring, and set up electronic controls for HVAC‑R systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various types of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Conduct routine maintenance on HVAC‑R systems according to the Preventative Maintenance schedule.
• Service HVAC‑R equipment in office, commercial, and industrial settings based on service requests.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and engineers to gather information on equipment operations and maintenance history.
• Monitor system operations using the Energy Management Control System (EMCS) and perform visual inspections for defects.
• Diagnose malfunctions in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or electronic systems and develop corrective action plans.
• Maintain and program moisture control, airflow, and thermal balance to ensure indoor air quality.
• Install, maintain, and leak test refrigeration systems, adhering to safety practices and refrigerant handling protocols.
• Assemble and attach refrigeration components using appropriate methods, including soldering and brazing.
• Perform precision alignment of equipment using tools such as lasers and dial indicators.
• Monitor and maintain water and chemicals in open and closed systems to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Operate mechanical lifts safely while adhering to personal protective equipment guidelines.
• Consult with co‑workers, supervisors, or engineers when assistance is needed and document repairs and modifications upon job completion.
• Maintain required certifications, including EPA Universal Refrigerant Technician Certification and Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.

• Lifting weights ranging from 10–15 lbs to 15–35 lbs.
• Reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.
• Contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.
• Proximity to moving parts, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.
• Adaptation to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.
• Use of personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet.

Position is 100% onsite. Must meet Export Control compliance requirements; candidate must be a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.
120.62 (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

• 3+ years of experience in commercial/industrial HVAC field performing troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
• EPA Universal Technician certification approved by the EPA, as required by 40 CFR part 82.
• Completion of Fall Protection Training.
• Physical ability to lift 35 lbs or more during a shift.

• Experience with basic freezer operations systems.
• Familiarity with chill water and/or glycol chiller systems.

• Successful completion of the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Relocation is available for eligible candidates.
• Drug‑free workplace policy applies; testing for controlled substances may occur.
• This hourly position is governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM‑751) collective bargaining agreement.
• Second shift is primary, with possible additional shift requirements.
• Pay: $41.00 /hour, up to $62.45 /hour per collective bargaining agreement.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.