What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Technician position at Seattle Police Department?
Position Description
Are you looking for an end goal, long-term career opportunity that offers comprehensive benefits including: medical, dental, vision, (dependent children at no-cost!) an excellent retirement program, long term disability, group term life insurance, paid parental leave, maternity and paternity leave, deferred compensation options, a free ORCA pass and much, much more?
CHECK OUT OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE HERE!
Seattle Center, Technical Facilities Management Division, is seeking full-time HVAC Technicians to welcome into our dynamic team!
This position will run continuously until filled, so apply today!
About This Position
The HVAC Technician position is part of a team responsible for operating and maintaining the Seattle Center boilers, chillers, heat pumps, AC units, plus all Air Handling Units and mixing boxes in the buildings and facilities. This HVAC Engineering unit is part of the Division of Technical Facilities Management. This position reports to the HVAC Crew Chief.
A City of Seattle Grade II Steam License is REQUIRED; however, we are accepting applications from applicants with a Grade III City of Seattle Steam Engineers license, with the condition that they mustobtain a City of Seattle Grade II Steam Engineers license, within six months of employment.
Job Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications:
You will be successful in this role if you have:
How to Apply:
The full pay range for this step-progression position is $69.13 - $74.80 per hour. New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $69.13 hourly. Current City employees’ starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions.
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Submit the following items to be considered for these vacancies:
Driving Record - A current, "FULL" driving abstract from the Department of Licensing submitted upon offer of employment. Candidates with driving history that does not meet our current safety standards will be disqualified from consideration. Current City of Seattle Employees in a driving position may be required to submit an updated abstract.
Pre-Employment Physical - Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment physical.
About Seattle Center
Seattle Center is the region's premier civic, arts and family gathering place in the core of our city and region, home to more than 30 arts, cultural, and entertainment organizations, family attractions, and tourist amenities. Our mission is to create exceptional events, experiences, and environments that delight and inspire the human spirit to build stronger communities. As a department of the City of Seattle, Seattle Center contributes to the quality of life for Seattle residents—and the region's economy and image as its top visitor destination.
For additional information about Seattle Center, please visit us: www.seattlecenter.com
Why work at the City?
The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in dismantling racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and create and provide equitable processes and services. Seattle Office of Civil Rights )
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members
For helpful tips on the application process and recruitment process: Working at the City - Human Resources | seattle.gov
Are you looking for an end goal, long-term career opportunity that offers comprehensive benefits including: medical, dental, vision, (dependent children at no-cost!) an excellent retirement program, long term disability, group term life insurance, paid parental leave, maternity and paternity leave, deferred compensation options, a free ORCA pass and much, much more?
CHECK OUT OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE HERE!
Seattle Center, Technical Facilities Management Division, is seeking full-time HVAC Technicians to welcome into our dynamic team!
This position will run continuously until filled, so apply today!
About This Position
The HVAC Technician position is part of a team responsible for operating and maintaining the Seattle Center boilers, chillers, heat pumps, AC units, plus all Air Handling Units and mixing boxes in the buildings and facilities. This HVAC Engineering unit is part of the Division of Technical Facilities Management. This position reports to the HVAC Crew Chief.
A City of Seattle Grade II Steam License is REQUIRED; however, we are accepting applications from applicants with a Grade III City of Seattle Steam Engineers license, with the condition that they mustobtain a City of Seattle Grade II Steam Engineers license, within six months of employment.
Job Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, and repair central plant high pressure, fire tube boilers, and low-pressure package boilers and both steam and hot water associated equipment.
- Operate, maintain, and repair two central plant Centrifugal Chillers and associated equipment.
- Perform inspections, installation, repair, and preventive maintenance on existing equipment including valves, pumps, air compressors and associated equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair A/C Units, Heat pumps and appliances.
- Operate, install, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC computerized control system.
- Operate and maintain back-up diesel generator systems
- Monitor and reset fire control panels.
- Repair and maintain hydraulic systems on compactors and truck ramps.
- Monitor and record readings of all equipment, prepare maintenance records of repair work.
- Respond to routine emergency calls.
- Perform, chemical test and treatment for boilers, cooling towers and Hydronic and chilled water loop systems.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A current City of Seattle Grade II Steam Engineers License.
- Requires two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of HVACR systems or two years of technical school HVACR coursework (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
You will be successful in this role if you have:
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- The ability to work within a diverse workforce
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team setting or alone
- Demonstrated ability to follow verbal or written instructions
- Demonstrated ability to organize work, solve medium to complex problems and manage competing priorities and inflexible deadlines
- Work experience in maintaining and operating digital control systems
- A current City of Seattle Grade II Steam Engineers License
- A valid Washington State Driver License
- Ability to obtain a City of Seattle Refrigeration Operator’s License within 90 days of employment
- Stand, walk, climb, climb ladders, bend for extended periods of time.
- Lift up to 50 lbs. (up to 75 lbs. with assistance) safely and effectively.
- Working at heights and in restricted areas using precautions and attention to safety procedures/equipment.
- Exposure to excessive noise and requires taking safety precautions around equipment.
- Seattle Center is a 24/7 – 365 day per year operation. HVAC Technicians work various shifts, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
How to Apply:
The full pay range for this step-progression position is $69.13 - $74.80 per hour. New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $69.13 hourly. Current City employees’ starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions.
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Submit the following items to be considered for these vacancies:
- NEOGOV online (or paper) application
- Supplemental questionnaire
Driving Record - A current, "FULL" driving abstract from the Department of Licensing submitted upon offer of employment. Candidates with driving history that does not meet our current safety standards will be disqualified from consideration. Current City of Seattle Employees in a driving position may be required to submit an updated abstract.
Pre-Employment Physical - Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment physical.
About Seattle Center
Seattle Center is the region's premier civic, arts and family gathering place in the core of our city and region, home to more than 30 arts, cultural, and entertainment organizations, family attractions, and tourist amenities. Our mission is to create exceptional events, experiences, and environments that delight and inspire the human spirit to build stronger communities. As a department of the City of Seattle, Seattle Center contributes to the quality of life for Seattle residents—and the region's economy and image as its top visitor destination.
For additional information about Seattle Center, please visit us: www.seattlecenter.com
Why work at the City?
The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in dismantling racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and create and provide equitable processes and services. Seattle Office of Civil Rights )
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members
For helpful tips on the application process and recruitment process: Working at the City - Human Resources | seattle.gov
Salary : $69 - $75
