Facilities HVAC Technician

City of Vancouver

1d•$87,252 - $111,564•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Vancouver is a great place to work. If you want to do meaningful work with smart people for a progressive organization, we might just be for you! We’re currently recruiting for a Facilities HVAC Technician. The primary responsibilities for the job are to perform all aspects of professional journey level HVAC work including but not limited to the following areas; regular preventive and emergency repair, installation and maintenance of commercial HVAC equipment. Position works either as a team or alone and with or without direct supervision. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt union position. This position is covered under the provisions of an agreement between the City and the AFSCME union. The schedule for this position is M-F, 8am to 5pm. Salary for this position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with negotiated step increases based on seniority. Candidates meeting the minimum requirements for the position will be at the beginning of the listed range, equal to Step 1. Directly related experience, certifications and relevant credentials exceeding minimum requirements will be considered for step credit at hire, with such credit not to exceed Step 4, the approximate midpoint of the listed range, unless otherwise stipulated in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Four (4) years of related journey level experience with residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC including experience with DDC control systems.
Equivalent to a HS Diploma/GED supplemented by the completion of trade school training or journeyman status.
Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer
Basic skills using a database system or Excel
Journey-level State of Washington Limited Energy Electrical License
EPA 608 Refrigeration Handling certification
Valid State of Washington driver’s license
CPR / First Aid AED card within three (3) months of hire
Confined Space certification within six (6) months of hire.
Forklift certification within six (6) months of hire
Defensive Driving certification within six (6) months of hire
CJIS certificate within three (3) months of hire
Scissor and/or articulating lift certification within one (1) year of hire
Fall protection training
Journey level facilities electrical practice and procedures
Federal, state, and local electrical code requirements and regulations
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws that pertain to: safety, security, hazardous materials including but not limited to asbestos, lead and radon
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment
Use of personal computers and basic software
Operate a personal computer and appropriate software
Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver’s Operating Principles
Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other City employees
Provide a high level of customer service at all times
Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work
Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others
Consistently provide quality service
Maintain regular and dependable attendance
Use of a pager or mobile phone for 24/7 on-call emergency response to HVAC issue on a rotating basis.
Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences among people and to being inclusive.
Show the utmost respect for others, and act as a team player.
Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work by focusing on safe practices and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
Recognize unsafe conditions which may be hazardous to an employee or to the public.
Works in safe and responsible manner; not putting self or others at risk. Complies with applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to using personal protective equipment, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting all unsafe conditions.
This position is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment reference check, a basic criminal background check, driving abstract, a medical evaluation and may include a VPD background check.

Responsibilities

Perform professional journey level maintenance, repair and installation of HVAC systems and equipment.
Monitor and diagnose various building HVAC systems utilizing Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems as a troubleshooting tool and respond to daily service requests.
Perform preventive maintenance (PM), including testing and monitoring air quality, filter changing and repair or replacement of HVAC systems and components.
Perform maintenance and repair of equipment including but not limited to; chillers, boilers, heat recovery systems, furnaces, heat pumps, geothermal systems, natural gas, electric appliances, refrigeration systems, water heaters, cooling towers, hydronic systems, and pumps.
Read, interpret, and use building blueprints, drawings, and operating manuals.
Assist in preparing job estimates and obtaining bids on parts and supplies in support of repair and replacement of HVAC equipment.
Inputting data into the City financial reporting and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Installation, maintenance and repair of commercial refrigeration and cooking appliances including ice machines, freezers, gas and electric stoves, ovens and walk in / reach in refrigeration equipment
Comply with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and requirements for boiler equipment emission’s annual testing and reporting.
Participate in safety meetings, training requirements as needed and comply with City safety requirements including but not limited to, First Aid/CPR, AED, Hazardous materials, Bloodborne pathogens, confined space, fall protection, scissor and articulating lift certification, and defensive driving.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

The City of Vancouver is committed to advancing equity and creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace.
We developed and continue to develop strategies to enhance employee-centered programs, eliminate recruitment and advancement barriers, elevate employee understanding of DEI and cultural competency and build an inclusive and welcoming place to call work.
The City of Vancouver believes every employee plays a role in maintaining a safe workplace.
The City of Vancouver promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice and accomplishes work by creating safe work environments, complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.
At the City of Vancouver, we value and foster a workplace comprised of people with a range of different backgrounds, experiences and cultures.
We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is key to innovation, effectiveness and a positive culture.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City of Vancouver is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability sexual orientation or gender identity.
Employment decisions will be made to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws.
We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of equity and nondiscrimination.
Under Washington law, qualified veterans may be eligible for Veterans’ preference when applying for City of Vancouver positions.
Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process.
Accommodations will be made where the City can reasonably provide them without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process.