HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

Seattle City Light, is one of the nation's largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. We work hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. We are recognized as a national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship!

Our team is hiring experienced HVAC Technicians to perform journey-level mechanical work in the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment (HVAC-R) and related City Light building systems. To perform this work, four (4) industry specific licenses are required and listed below.

HVAC Technicians are stationed at the South Service Center in Seattle and requires travel to a variety of City Light facilities, including those located in remote locations. Travel can vary from one day up to two weeks. In the job you may be exposed to excessive noise, working at acute heights, and confined areas, requiring adherence to all safety polices, and procedures.

The position reports to the Facilities Technical Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain, repair, or replace chillers, heat pumps, coolers, refrigeration units, variable air volume systems, air handling units, exhaust systems, condensers, evaporators, water heating units, and cooling towers; replace heating coils, strip heaters, baseboard heaters, thermostats, direct digital control systems, drive units, and circuits.
• Replace pneumatic HVAC control systems, hydronic and steam distribution systems, condensate returns, and associated building temperature controls.
• Respond to routine and emergency HVAC calls from supported facilities, ensuring all systems are functioning to standards and meeting customer needs.
• Supervise HVAC systems and make vital adjustments to maintain efficient performance.
• Coordinate maintenance for HVAC equipment, handle stock of parts and materials, update schedules and reports, and keep equipment history records.
• Read, interpret and update blueprints, drawings, and schematics for troubleshooting, project evaluations, verification of system status, and planning purposes.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, electronic, and pneumatic HVAC-related systems to resolve issues and efficiently implement solutions.

Required Qualifications:

In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes.

• Two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of HVACR systems;
  Or
• Two (2) years of technical school HVACR coursework;
  Or
• A combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class, relative to the required licenses.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Troubleshooting skills to diagnose and /or address problems independently.
• Experience working in a team setting or alone.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Can prioritize work, tackle…