Hvac Technician

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges-North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College-and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:

• Competitive Pay Rates

• Promotional Opportunities

• Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans

• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

• Transportation benefits

• Tuition Waivers

• PEBB Wellness Plan

• Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

North Seattle College is looking to hire an HVAC Technician in the Facilities Department.

Salary Range for this position is $59,508/yr. to $72,528/yr. (DOE)

Position open until filled/Initial review of application materials will begin on Monday, 4/15/2024.

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 responsible for being a key member of the team that maintains campus facilities. In this role, you will be serving as a maintenance specialist, performing skilled work in diagnostic testing, repair, and maintenance of HVAC, refrigeration, and steam 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.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by WFSE.

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

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online.

Note that the Seattle Colleges District does not sponsor work visas and does not reimburse relocation expenses incurred by new hires.

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.

• Inspects, maintains, and repairs plumbing, heating, water, cooling, refrigeration, sewer and fire suppression systems.

• Analyzes and maintains control systems that include electrical and electronic sensors and actuators; lay out, fabricate, and install mechanical, electrical, and electronic temperature and humidity controls for heating and ventilation systems; repair relays, timers, meters, and switches with local or remote computer control; reads and interprets blueprints.

• Monitors and adjusts heat and air conditioning in buildings using automated building monitoring and control systems.

• Operates and maintains fluid and electronic testing and measuring instruments, such as manometers, air flow and liquid flow meters, volt meters, ammeters, and potentiometers; keeps records of work performed and supplies used.

• Use all types of hand and power tools such tools 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; manage inventories and materials needed for each job.

• Leads and instructs helpers, patients, or inmates.

• Prepares surfaces for welding; uses arc or acetylene welding and burning equipment.

• Read, interpret, and update blueprints.

• Use automated building monitoring and control systems.

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of HVAC systems.

• Install, fabricate, and connect various HVAC components.

• 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: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• 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.

• Preferred: certified gas mechanic, Level 4 Boiler license, BAT license.

Physical Requirements:

¿¿The Position

• Moderate physical effort which may include, standing, walking, and lifting or moving heavy parcels, machines of up to 50 pounds.

• Frequent activities requiring full body exertion.

• Indoor/outdoor work environment with some exposure to weather extremes.

Disability Accommodation

Persons 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 Human Resources.¿

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 persons 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 Director of Legal Compliance.

Background Check Statement

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will 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 position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB2327 as required.