Power - Senior HVAC Technician

Ontivity•Spokane, WA

4d•$50 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Ontivity is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Critical Power HVAC Technician to support mission-critical data center environments. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, and repair of precision cooling systems, including Vertiv CRAC and CRAH units. The position provides direct field leadership, technical guidance, and work direction to HVAC technicians. It involves working safely in active data centers and other critical environments, communicating with customers and team members, and traveling to customer sites as needed. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; overtime, night work, and weekend work may be required, and schedules can change with market conditions. This is a field role with substantial physical demands and possible travel outside the market or state for up to two weeks at a time. Candidates must be willing to work in all weather conditions and pass pre-employment background, drug, and DOT physical screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 6 years of HVAC service experience.
Trade-specific or greater electrical license.
EPA Universal Certification.
Experience troubleshooting commercial HVAC equipment.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; must be able to drive company vehicles.
Two or more OEM certifications.
Strong understanding of refrigeration circuits, electrical systems, and HVAC controls.
Advanced commercial HVAC troubleshooting and diagnostic capability.
Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, control diagrams, and sequences of operation.
Ability to lead technicians, coordinate field work, and communicate repair recommendations to customers.
Ability to communicate in person, by phone, and by email with team members and clients.
Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions.
Ability to work on a team and independently as required.
Must be in good physical condition and able to routinely bend, squat, climb, kneel, push, pull, lift 50 pounds or more, lift in awkward positions, stand, and twist for extended periods.
Must be willing to travel outside the market or state for up to two weeks at a time, work long and unpredictable hours, and work in all weather conditions.
Must pass pre-employment screening, including background, drug testing, and a DOT physical.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Vertiv, Liebert, Stulz, or other data center cooling equipment.
Familiarity with BAS, PLC, or unit control systems.
Experience with chilled-water, DX, and economizer systems.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Journeyman HVAC license, where applicable.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
Experience in data centers, telecommunications, healthcare, or other critical facilities.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on critical HVAC equipment.
Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs.
Read and apply electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, control diagrams, and sequences of operation.
Lead equipment replacements, upgrades, and retrofit projects.
Complete service reports and maintenance documentation, and communicate with customers.
Work safely in active data center and mission-critical environments.
Lead and mentor HVAC technicians and support field quality and technical escalation.
Participate in on-call rotation and emergency response activities as required.
Travel to customer sites.
Provide direct field leadership, technical guidance, and work direction to HVAC technicians.
Perform other duties as assigned.