HVAC Refrigeration Technician

Job Summary

Location: Oak Harbor, Washington – Naval Air Station Whidbey Island

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift

Compensation: $49.12 per hour

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• $7.15 per hour Health and Welfare Benefit
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, 10 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full‑time employees

Tessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose‑driven culture, our core values – Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity – and our commitment to a safe and respectful work environment.

• Replace electrical receptacles, wires, switches, fixtures, motors, etc.
• Work from blueprints, drawings, models, and/or verbal, written instructions.
• Perform occasional painting and touch‑up of structures and equipment.
• Must be available for after‑hours dispatch and on‑call rotation.
• Maintain EPA, Navy, and CFSI required refrigeration documentation.
• Communicate directly with customers and supervisors; inform customers of unexpected or additional repairs and determine their needs.
• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Ensure completed work meets quality control standards.
• Maintain professionalism in appearance and demeanor.
• Follow all safety procedures and policies.
• For DDC:
  Collect and trend data.
• For DDC:
  Adjust or install a PID loop to reduce or eliminate actuator hunting.
• For DDC:
  Design and input a working program into a controller to operate a Variable Air Volume or Constant Air Volume Box.
• For DDC:
  Calculate a designed CFM for a given room using a Variable or Constant Air Volume control box.

• Minimum three (3) years of utility maintenance experience.
• Refrigeration transition and recovery technician certification, type II (universal), required.
• Intermediate level DDC and pneumatic control experience.
• Familiarity with Lonworks, BACnet, Siemens, Network 2000 (Ivensys), and N2.
• EL‑06A license required.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and perform repetitive motion for several hours at a time.
• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, walking, standing or sitting for extended periods, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and navigating stairs.
• Must persevere under pressure for extended periods.

• A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL‑ driver’s license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military e visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./real‑ for more information.
• Must obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E‑Verify will be conducted for this position.

This position is represented by the IUOE, Local 302.

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Phone: (360) 475‑0756 ext. 349
Email: recruiting

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled. Tessera participates in E‑Verify.