Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician

State of Washington•Spokane County – Spokane, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington Military Department (WMD) is seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to join our facilities team, located in Spokane, WA. This position plays an important role in maintaining comfortable, efficient, and safe building environments for our employees and the public. This is a civilian position and does not require military service affiliation. About the Washington Military Department: Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day-to-day work supports activities that truly make a difference. Whether that's partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top-notch talent or supporting at-risk kids at our Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy - the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home. To learn more about the Washington Military Department, visit: www.mil.wa.gov

Requirements

Journey level standing as a refrigeration mechanic or steamfitter as attested by: Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in refrigeration or steamfitter trades, OR Full journey level status in Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union, OR Five years of experience in refrigeration and/or steamfitter's trade, OR Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
Vocational or trade school training as a steamfitter or refrigeration mechanic will substitute year-for-year for the experience requirement for up to two years of the experience requirement.

Nice To Haves

06A Electrical License or Training Card.
Universal CFC Recovery Certification.
Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in mechanical trades and HVAC work.
Knowledge of principles of operation of HVAC systems.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices of the HVAC trade.
Actively demonstrate a commitment to learning and growth.
Demonstrate a willingness to take action to understand and meet the needs of others.

Responsibilities

Independently perform skilled installation, maintenance, and repair of all phases of heating, ventilation, and cooling.
Perform preventative maintenance of HVAC related duties.
Perform inspection, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems.
Operate, inspect, maintain, repair, remove and/or install heating/cooling system components including: compressors, belts, bearing, motors, fans, heat exchangers, burners, filters, and controls.
Repair heat pumps and air conditioning systems.
Perform inspections, maintenance, and repair of hot water boiler systems.
Perform emergency, routine and safety work orders assigned related to HVAC.
Order materials as required related to HVAC installation and maintenance requirements.