HVAC Control Technician (Facility Energy Technician 3)

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Department of Public Safety Standards and Training HVAC Control Technician (Facility Energy Technician 3) This recruitment is for one (1), regular, full-time position located in Salem, OR (4190 Aumsville Hwy SE) and is represented by Oregon Public Safety Association. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants and may be used to fill future vacancies. Note: This recruitment requires that you submit a cover letter in order for your application to be considered. What you will be doing: As an HVAC Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing the agency’s energy infrastructure, with a specialized emphasis on HVAC/R systems, boiler operations, and refrigeration technologies. Leveraging your expert-level technical skills, you’ll work independently to troubleshoot, repair, and fine-tune complex systems, including high-pressure boilers, steam distribution networks, and advanced building automation controls. Your responsibilities will also include designing, installing, and upgrading HVAC systems to meet evolving environmental standards and energy efficiency goals. You’ll manage both pneumatic and digital control systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance across facilities. Beyond hands on technical work, this role requires strategic coordination of system shutdowns, meticulous inventory management, and accurate documentation of performance metrics. Your contributions will be vital not only to daily operational continuity but also to the agency’s long-term energy strategy. For a complete position description, please click here to contact the recruiter. About DPSST: The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) oversees the development of professional standards and the delivery of quality training for law enforcement officers, corrections officers, parole and probation officers, firefighters, telecommunicators, and emergency medical dispatchers. DPSST is also the regulatory agency that enforces employment and training standards for the above-listed public safety disciplines and licenses proprietary security managers, security contractors and officers, polygraph examiners, and private investigators. Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging is a core value at DPSST. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. Employees are expected to uphold this value and foster an inclusive and equitable workplace.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized HVAC/R apprenticeship program OR A two (2) year HVAC/R accredited trade school in heating and air-conditioning or refrigeration AND two (2) years of full-time experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
OR Four (4) years of full-time experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
OR An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

Skilled in configuring, troubleshooting, and integrating digital control systems for energy management.
Proven ability to maintain, repair, and optimize heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
Competent in maintaining accurate records of system performance, maintenance activities, and inventory.
Capable of designing and upgrading HVAC systems to meet environmental and energy efficiency standards.
Familiarity with OSHA standards, NFPA codes, and local building regulations to ensure full compliance during all HVAC operations.
Comfortable navigating, evolving technologies and unexpected challenges.
Willing to collaborate across departments to support broader facilities and energy goals.

Responsibilities

Maintaining and optimizing the agency’s energy infrastructure, with a specialized emphasis on HVAC/R systems, boiler operations, and refrigeration technologies.
Troubleshooting, repairing, and fine-tuning complex systems, including high-pressure boilers, steam distribution networks, and advanced building automation controls.
Designing, installing, and upgrading HVAC systems to meet evolving environmental standards and energy efficiency goals.
Managing both pneumatic and digital control systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance across facilities.
Strategic coordination of system shutdowns, meticulous inventory management, and accurate documentation of performance metrics.

Benefits

Work/life balance and a supportive working environment.
11 Paid holidays a year
Paid sick leave, vacation, and personal leave.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and qualified family members.
Optional benefits additions such as flexible spending accounts, term life and more.
You will be automatically enrolled into the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) program.
Employees who are Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating in members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS; the salary range noted above reflects base salary only.
Free parking!
Onsite Cafeteria
Onsite wellness options