HVAC Technician

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Seattle Center, Technical Facilities Management Division, is seeking full-time HVAC Technicians. This position will run continuously until filled. The HVAC Technician position is part of a team responsible for operating and maintaining the Seattle Center boilers, chillers, heat pumps, AC units, plus all Air Handling Units and mixing boxes in the buildings and facilities. This HVAC Engineering unit is part of the Division of Technical Facilities Management. This position reports to the HVAC Crew Chief. A City of Seattle Grade II Steam License is REQUIRED; however, we are accepting applications from applicants with a Grade III City of Seattle Steam Engineers license, with the condition that they must obtain a City of Seattle Grade II Steam Engineers license, within six months of employment.

Requirements

Current City of Seattle Grade II Steam Engineers License is required.
Requires two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of HVACR systems or two years of technical school HVACR coursework (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
A current City of Seattle Grade II Steam Engineers License
A valid Washington State Driver's License and good driving record
Ability to obtain a City of Seattle Refrigeration Operator’s License within 90 days of employment

Nice To Haves

Excellent troubleshooting skills
The ability to work within a diverse workforce
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team setting or alone
Demonstrated ability to follow verbal or written instructions
Demonstrated ability to organize work, solve medium to complex problems and manage priorities and inflexible deadlines
Work experience in maintaining and operating digital control systems

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and repair central plant high pressure, fire tube boilers, and low-pressure package boilers and both steam and hot water associated equipment
Operate, maintain, and repair two central plant Centrifugal Chillers and associated equipment
Perform inspections, installation, repair, and preventive maintenance on existing equipment including valves, pumps, air compressors and associated equipment
Troubleshoot and repair A/C Units, Heat pumps and appliances.
Operate, install, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC computerized control system
Operate and maintain back-up diesel generator systems
Monitor and reset fire control panels
Repair and maintain hydraulic systems on compactors and truck ramps
Monitor and record readings of all equipment, prepare maintenance records of repair work
Respond to routine emergency calls
Perform, chemical test and treatment for boilers, cooling towers and Hydronic and chilled water loop systems