HVAC Technician - Spokane Community College

CCS Spokane • Spokane, WA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Our HVAC Technician performs skilled work in the inspection, testing, servicing, and maintenance of HVAC systems, and related equipment at Spokane Colleges (Spokane Colleges) facilities. Servicing classrooms, lab spaces, auditoriums, offices and more, the HVAC Technician is a critical and valued member of a dynamic Facilities team that serves students, staff and faculty at Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC). Under general direction, the HVAC Technician makes repairs to system components including chillers, boilers, valves, and other items and responds to calls on heating and cooling problems to evaluate and make appropriate repairs.

Requirements

• Current Washington 06A Electrical License.
• Current City of Spokane Mechanics II Gas License.
• Current Refrigerant EPA Certification Card (Universal Preferred).
• Experience with LonWorks, Seimens, Robert Shaw, Schneider Electric (TAC) and DDC control systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and building codes.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Ability to set own work priorities.

Nice To Haves

• City of Spokane Boiler License.
• Ability to perform HVAC and control repairs specific to the Community Colleges.
• Ability to perform minor plumbing repairs.
• Ability to understand Community Colleges controls layout and needs.
• Experience working for a government or higher education institution.
• Completion of a four-year approved institution course as a Control/HVAC Technician Trainee; OR five years of applicable experience in installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical and pneumatic control systems.
• Vocational or trade school training in control or HVAC mechanisms may be substituted, year-for-year, for work experience up to a maximum of two years.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate heating and cooling problems, make appropriate diagnosis and make repairs to faulty HVAC equipment and HVAC systems and controls.
• Install new control components including valves, actuators, and sensors, and document HVAC control modifications at completion of projects. May need to coordinate with administrators, contractors and other trades to implement projects.
• Develop cost estimates for repairs and upgrades; purchase supplies and equipment for HVAC projects; assist in specifying HVAC equipment and controls.
• Maintain Spokane Colleges building HVAC control programs and systems. Make changes to control programs to facilitate building changes and variations in program needs.
• Read and evaluate building plans and specifications.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements.
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist other trades in completion of maintenance and upgrade projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board
• WA State Retirement Plan
• vacation and sick leave begin to accrue at the rate of one (1) day per month, upon employment.
• This position is designated a bargaining unit position and union membership is not a condition of employment.
• Leave accruals and usage are governed by the WFSE collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees