Transit Building Operating Engineer (HVAC/R Technician)

King County • Wa 98168, WA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

King County Metro Transit is hiring a Transit Building Operating Engineer to diagnose, maintain, and repair HVAC/R and related mechanical systems so building occupants remain comfortable and have clean air. The engineer performs predictive and preventative maintenance, troubleshoots system performance and controls, makes repairs, and optimizes equipment operation for energy efficiency. The role also includes documenting work, maintaining mechanical rooms, and handling parts. Training for required operating engineer licenses will be provided by King County.

The position is based at the South Maintenance Facility in Seattle and is typically full time, 40 hours per week, with a Monday–Friday day-shift schedule. Because shifts are selected by seniority twice a year, employees must be available and willing to work day, swing, or overnight shifts, as well as weekends, nights, holidays, and call-outs. The position is overtime-eligible with prior supervisory approval and is not eligible for remote work. Work may take place indoors or outdoors, in inclement weather, confined spaces, at heights, in hot boiler rooms, and inside fan plenums. Required physical activities include frequent lifting and carrying, walking, reaching, climbing, kneeling, stooping, and working in cramped or awkward positions.

Requirements

• Some journey-level experience in HVAC/R and/or building engineering trades, with technical proficiency and the ability to work safely and independently.
• Experience, education, or training with refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, boilers, gas burners, chillers, heat pumps, direct digital controls, line-voltage controls, control circuits, hydronic and balancing systems, and variable frequency drives.
• Knowledge and skill in refrigeration equipment maintenance and repair, including soft soldering, brazing, reading electrical schematics, equipment installation, electrical troubleshooting, calibration, and refrigerant pressure/temperature characteristics.
• Knowledge and skill in gas-burner maintenance and repair, including calibration, tuning, and diagnosis and repair of gas-train components.
• Knowledge and skill with direct digital and line-voltage controls, including reading wiring diagrams, troubleshooting, and using a multimeter.
• Knowledge and skill in preventive and predictive maintenance tasks and schedules.
• Knowledge and skill to perform energy-management functions and write equipment run programs and schedules.
• Demonstrated fairness, respect, inclusiveness, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work respectfully with people from diverse positions and backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and follow building blueprints and design schematics.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and constructively as part of a diverse team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Current valid Washington State driver's license with an acceptable driving record, or ability for out-of-state candidates to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Current valid EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (Universal or Levels 1 and 2) to buy and handle refrigerants, or ability to obtain it within one year of employment.
• City of Seattle Refrigerating Operating Engineer License, or ability to obtain it within one year of employment.
• City of Seattle Steam Operating Engineer Grade 3 License, or ability to obtain it within two years of employment.
• Availability and willingness to work any shift, weekends, nights, holidays, and call-outs.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and, with assistance, lift and carry up to 100 pounds; frequently walk, reach, climb, kneel, stoop, and safely operate power tools; and work in cramped or awkward positions.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated journey-level HVAC/R and/or building engineering trades experience, with technical proficiency and the ability to work safely and independently.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing large refrigeration and/or chiller systems.
• EPA 608 Universal or Level 1 and 2 certification held for two years or longer.
• Completion of a recognized HVAC/R apprenticeship program.
• Training in Siemens Building Technologies, Apogee PPCL programming, and/or Apogee Advanced Operations.
• Low Voltage Electrical certification (EL-06/06A).
• Experience with variable frequency drive systems.
• Advanced natural-gas combustion analysis skills to ensure efficient appliance operation.
• Advanced hydronic-system troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform predictive maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repairs on HVAC and refrigeration equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair air conditioning units, fluid coolers, split systems, gas-fired rooftop units, boilers, chillers, heat pumps, and mixing boxes.
• Analyze building, waterside, and airside system performance to identify and resolve problems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust pneumatic, electronic, and line-voltage controls.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical control circuits for HVAC equipment.
• Maintain and repair air handlers, adjusting airflow and temperatures to maximize energy efficiency and occupant comfort.
• Conduct water tests and chemically treat boiler, condenser, and chilled-water systems.
• Use building automation and controls systems to locate system problems and take corrective action.
• Use desktop and laptop computers to access and operate control systems and related devices.
• Maintain work logs and simple records and prepare reports as needed.
• Clean mechanical rooms and pick up and deliver parts.
• Optimize equipment operation for efficient energy management and energy reduction.
• Follow safety practices, report safety and security concerns, and contribute to a safe work environment.

Benefits

• Generous healthcare and retirement plans.
• Vouchers for quality work boots and winter coats.
• Annual tool stipend.
• Work-life balance.
• Shift differential of 5% for swing/afternoon shifts and 7.5% for overnight shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed