HVAC Technician IV

Cowlitz Indian Tribe•Ridgefield, WA

About The Position

Performs advanced troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, operation, and repair of commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and central plant systems. Supports guest comfort, indoor environmental conditions, equipment protection, and energy performance throughout the casino, hotel, restaurants, and supporting facilities. Serves as a hands-on technical resource for complex HVAC faults and coordinates specialized service with manufacturers and contractors. The role includes diagnosing and repairing commercial air, hydronic, refrigeration, and control systems; supporting central plant operations and equipment maintenance; using the building management system to investigate alarms and assess sequences; and completing preventive maintenance, records, and approved energy and reliability improvements. The technician independently completes complex repairs, leads assigned small projects, coaches less experienced technicians without supervisory authority, and coordinates work with vendors and other departments. The position requires compliance with applicable codes, permits, manufacturer instructions, safety procedures, credential requirements, and access restrictions. Work may involve varied shifts and emergency callbacks, physical tasks in equipment and restricted-access spaces, and exposure to trade-related environmental hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of HVAC/R technical training, an apprenticeship, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
At least five years of progressively responsible commercial HVAC/R experience, including training or apprenticeship experience, with at least two years independently diagnosing commercial systems.
EPA Section 608 Universal technician certification.
For assigned HVAC electrical work, an active Washington HVAC/refrigeration specialty electrician certification (06A), general journey-level electrician certification (01), or another credential specifically accepted for the work scope by the applicable authority; electrical work must remain within the credential’s limits.
Demonstrated competence with commercial air systems, hydronic systems, refrigeration diagnosis, wiring diagrams, BMS operation, and safe use of diagnostic instruments.
Ability to interpret equipment sequences and trend data and maintain accurate electronic work records.
Detailed knowledge of HVAC systems with digital controls linked to a multi-building computer-based energy-management and controls system.
Basic knowledge of laboratory equipment and HVAC water analysis.
Ability to read, understand, and follow schematics and blueprints.
Skills in computerized control systems and logic.
Knowledge of mechanical systems, chillers, boilers, and emergency maintenance.
General knowledge of applicable building and fire codes.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and ability to foster a supportive team environment.
Basic computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Willingness to work varied shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, planned shutdowns, overtime, and emergency callbacks as business demand requires.
Ability to perform essential tasks requiring extended standing and walking; climbing stairs and approved ladders; kneeling, crouching, reaching; and working in equipment rooms, overhead areas, outdoors, and restricted-access spaces.
Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Willingness to work in a smoking environment and adhere to company health and safety measures.
Confined-space entry, elevated work, powered lifts, hot work, and respirator use require applicable training and authorization before assignment.
Must use required protective equipment and controls when exposed to noise, heat or cold, dust, cleaning or treatment chemicals, moving machinery, trade-specific hazards, and tobacco smoke.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a multi-building central plant, commercial chillers and boilers, cooling towers, and hotel VRF systems.
Experience with HotSoS.

Responsibilities

Promote superior guest service and uphold the organization’s culture and core values.
Diagnose complex mechanical, refrigeration, airflow, hydronic, and control failures using readings, equipment histories, drawings, manufacturer guidance, and BMS trends.
Inspect, maintain, and repair commercial air-handling, rooftop, outdoor-air, exhaust, and terminal equipment.
Troubleshoot hotel VRF systems, heat pumps, and assigned refrigeration equipment; perform refrigerant-related work within required certification and equipment-specific training.
Identify compressor, motor, drive, contactor, sensor, and control faults, and perform electrical work only within applicable credentials, training, and authorized scope.
Conduct central plant operating rounds and diagnose chilled-water, heating-water, and condenser-water circulation problems; inspect related equipment and coordinate approved air removal and balancing.
Service cooling-tower mechanical components and monitor basin condition, makeup water, freeze protection, and assigned water-treatment indicators in coordination with vendors and the water management program.
Support boiler and chiller maintenance, seasonal transitions, staging, and approved startup and shutdown procedures; coordinate specialty work with authorized providers.
Use the BMS to investigate alarms, validate sensors, assess equipment sequences, adjust approved setpoints and schedules within delegated limits, and document overrides and restoration to automatic control.
Investigate comfort and ventilation concerns and coordinate kitchen exhaust, makeup air, and authorized interlock verification with operating departments and qualified fire-protection personnel.
Develop preventive-maintenance plans, maintain asset and critical spare-parts data, support CAD/GIS updates and vendor scopes, and recommend energy and reliability improvements.
Complete complex repairs independently, lead assigned small projects, coach Tech I, Tech II, and Tech III team members, and review work quality without supervisory authority.
Coordinate vendors and departments, provide handoffs and restoration estimates, and perform related duties within qualifications and authorization.
Complete accurate CMMS, refrigerant, inspection, and deficiency records, including labor, findings, readings, materials, repairs, and follow-up needs.
Follow codes, permits, manufacturer instructions, safety and emergency procedures, credential requirements, and access restrictions; obtain approvals and stop and escalate unsafe or unauthorized work.
Build partnerships with departments to foster guest service excellence and ensure effective information flow and communication.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance, including filter and coil cleaning, and report security, environmental, health, safety, and equipment concerns.
Ensure equipment, materials, techniques, and procedures comply with applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
Update preventive and predictive maintenance programs, the BMS, energy-management efforts, and projects to keep facilities in proper operating condition.
Maintain awareness of safety and accident prevention and ensure team members are trained in safety policies and procedures.
Document and track preventive-maintenance and repair activities, communicate inventory supply status to management, and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Perform other duties as assigned.