HVAC Technician

Position Summary

Are you looking for a stable job with GREAT benefits? Do you have substantial experience in HVAC and steam systems? Do you enjoy working in a unique urban environment on a building maintenance team with many trades and skill sets? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our team, an equity-focused open-access college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals. As an HVAC Technician, you will be a key member of the team that maintains a one million square foot campus facility. In this role, you will be serving as a lead maintenance specialist, performing skilled work in diagnostic testing, repair, and maintenance of HVAC, refrigeration, and hot/chilled water distribution systems.

The facilities maintenance team plays an important role in the mission of the college, providing a safe and healthy environment for the students to achieve success.

Application Procedures:

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job
• Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

What you will be working on:

• Installation, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of air handlers, air flow dampers, V belts, sheaves, pulleys, and bearings; maintains and repairs commercial refrigeration equipment used in air conditioning, ventilation, and chilled water systems.
• Monitors and adjusts heat and air conditioning in buildings using automated building monitoring and control systems.
• Use all types of hand and power tools such as drill presses, grinders, bandsaws, hand drills, testers, welding equipment, soldering guns, small hand tools and specialized apparatus.
• Estimates times and orders materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition;keeps records of work performed and supplies used.
• Leads and instructs helpers, patients, or inmates.
• Read, interpret, and update blueprints.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and professionally.
• Maintain professionalism and excellent customer service at all times.
• Communicate effectively with customers, management, and dispatchers.
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to learn Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other backgrounds and cultures.

This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this description.

What you bring as a candidate:

• 5 years experience with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment (HVAC) systems which include the performance of skilled work in diagnostic testing, repair, and maintenance of HVAC and steam distribution systems.
• Journey-level standing as HVAC mechanic or steamfitter, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in mechanical trades and HVAC work; principles of operation of HVAC systems; occupational hazards and safety practices of HVAC trade.

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate physical effort which may include standing, walking, and lifting or moving heavy parcels, machines of up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent activities require full body exertion.
• Indoor/outdoor work environment with some exposure to weather extremes.

Disability Accommodation

People with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact .

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified people with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of bullying behaviors, including "cyberbullying".

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the .

Background Check Statement