Dshs FFA Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Technician

Are you open to new opportunity and have experience with HVAC maintenance and stream distribution systems?

Well, you're in luck because our Facilities, Finance, and Analytics Administration is looking for a new member to join the team!

Here you will oversee and manage the HVAC systems in multiple locations at the Western State Hospital campus.

Join us in Transforming Lives by applying TODAY!

Why work at Western State Hospital?

• You'll have a fixed day schedule, Monday-Friday

• No traveling for HVAC work

• You'll work with an interesting blend of old and new technology, maintaining a variety of equipment

• Free ORCA cards are available for Pierce County employees

• Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least 3 days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary

How much do you currently pay out of pocket for benefits?

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We offer a great selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, training, and compensation benefits for you and your family.

Some of what you will do

• Repair and maintain HVAC systems with computer systems across the Western State Hospital campus. These systems control many large buildings at multiple locations for a 1.5 million square foot hospital

• 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

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

• Repair pneumatic, electric, electronic, temperature, and humidity controls

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

• Drive equipment in transporting supplies and tools

Who should apply

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

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in refrigerator or steamfitter trades, OR

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, OR

• Full journey-level status in the Plumbers and Pipefitters' Union, 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

The following is highly 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

• Ex: 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.

Questions? Please contact kris.george@dshs.wa.gov and reference #11670Prior 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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