Dshs FFA Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technician

The Maintenance and Operations Division (MOD) within the Facilities, Finance, and Analytics Administration (FFA) is looking for a skilled professional to join our team!

You will be responsible for the HVAC systems at the Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health facility (formerly Cascade Behavioral Health) in Tukwila. You'll perform skilled work in diagnostic testing, repair, and maintenance of HVAC and steam distribution systems. Join us in Transforming Lives!

King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.   

Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate. 

Some of what you will do

• Repair and maintain HVAC systems with computer systems across the campus

• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain control systems that include electrical, electronic, and pneumatic sensors and actuators

• Repair and maintain equipment such as pumps, traps, valves, steam, laundry, kitchen equipment, motors, belts, sheaves, control valves, heating and cooling coils, dampers, and change filters

• Make heating system and steam repairs, e.g., pipe leaks, valve malfunctions, pressure distribution, condensate systems, faulty controls, and scale buildup

• Monitor and adjust heat and air conditioning in buildings using automated building monitoring and control systems

• Disassemble equipment, replace worn parts, reassemble and test equipment

• Drive vehicles in transporting supplies and tools

Who should apply

Those with journey-level standing as a refrigeration mechanic as attested by:

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in refrigerator or steamfitter trades.

• Or, 5 years of applicable experience in the refrigeration or steamfitter trades or a combination of the two. (Vocational or trade school training as a steamfitter or refrigeration mechanic will substitute, year for year, for work experience up to a maximum of 2 years).

• Or, completion of a recognized apprenticeship program for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

Desired

• Current WA EL06 License

• EPA 608 Universal Certification / CFC license

• 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 the HVAC trade

• Ability to read, interpret, and update blueprints, use automated building monitoring and control systems, estimate time and materials, use arc and gas welding equipment, and use all types of hand and power tools

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

If you have questions about the application process, email Anthony Distefano, Recruiter, at distear@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 00901

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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