Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning; HVAC Technician

Overview

The City of Seattle is seeking experienced, reliable and team-oriented HVAC Technicians to join our team. Our HVAC Technicians serve many locations including Seattle City Hall, Seattle Municipal Tower, Fleets Management garages, Seattle City Fire, and more.

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple positions. Applications will be reviewed weekly and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in working and written testing.

FAS is often the public's first interaction with the City of Seattle, operating as a customer-focused front door that assists with everything from paying utilities or reporting a pothole to requesting public information or even adopting a new pet.

The 500-plus employees of FAS span across 10 divisions and work behind-the-scenes providing critical functions, like managing 120 City facilities—including police and fire stations—overseeing the City's neighborhood customer service centers and Customer Service Bureau and making sure minority-owned businesses can equitably compete for City contracts. No matter the need, FAS is here—at your service.

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and install HVAC equipment.
• Equipment examples: heat pumps, coolers, chillers, refrigeration units, air handlers, VAV systems, exhaust systems, condensers, evaporators, coils, strip heaters, boilers, thermostats, VFDs, and hot water systems.
• Collaborate on troubleshooting and repairing DDC and pneumatic controls.
• Operate computerized controls
• Maintain documentation for services performed and shop materials used
• Respond to facilities related inquiries and emergencies
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of work and jobsite spaces

Minimum Qualifications

2 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems, OR 2 years of technical school HVAC coursework.

License, Certification, And Other Requirements

Within 90 days of hire:
Please note – Although required within 90 days of hire, without having at least 2 years of HVAC related employment (and other requirements as listed below) prior to hire, it is impossible to obtain them within this time frame.

City of Seattle Grade Ill Steam Engineer's license

(This requires at least 3 years of employment in a position directly responsible for the operation of boilers, or educational substitution for experience, plus one year of experience.)

City of Seattle Refrigeration Mechanic's License class A

(This requires 3 years of experience conducting refrigeration repair and installation, as an apprentice to or as a journeyman refrigeration and/or air conditioning mechanic; or 2 years of training in a recognized school of technology, plus one year of experience in the refrigeration trade; or 2 years full-time experience in the refrigeration trade and graduation from a recognized trade school of refrigeration technology.)

L06A or EL07 Washington State Electrician Specialty License

• Minimum requirement of 4,000 hours of work experience under the supervision of a journey level electrician to obtain this license.
• HVAC/refrigeration system (EL06A)
• Nonresidential maintenance (EL07)
• EPA CFC Universal Certificate
• Current Washington State driver's license or be able to obtain one by the start date

The most successful candidates will possess the following:

• You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:
• Excellent troubleshooting skills to diagnose and /or solve problems independently.
• The ability to work within a diverse workforce.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team setting or alone.
• Demonstrated ability to follow verbal or written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, solve medium to complex problems and manage competing priorities.
• Work experience in maintaining and operating digital control systems.

• This position requires full-time onsite work.
• Required to stand, walk or bend for extended periods of time.
• Required to lift objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
• Work in confined spaces or at heights from ladders and scaffolds
• May require handling or working with toxic/hazardous substances.
• Required to work outdoors in all types of weather.
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