HVAC Technician; Stationary Engineer

Description

HVAC Technician – 2 POSITIONS (Stationary Engineer
3)

Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | ON‑SITE

This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) positions. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant’s advantage to apply as early as possible.

As an HVAC Technician, you will plan, perform, and oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of a variety of HVAC systems and components serving DES‑owned facilities in Thurston County. You will install, maintain, diagnose, and repair steam heating systems, boilers, air handlers, variable air volume units, and related mechanical equipment, as well as commercial refrigeration and chilled water systems. This position also involves inspecting and maintaining heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing, and sewer systems, and ensuring optimal performance of automated building monitoring and control systems.

You will troubleshoot and calibrate electrical, electronic, and pneumatic control systems, interpret blueprints, and work closely with the building automation team to ensure efficient and reliable building operations.

• Operate and maintain all aspects of HVAC systems, including performing necessary alterations and repairs.
• Manage the installation, diagnosis, and repair of steam heating system components, such as high‑pressure boilers and the central steam distribution network.
• Maintain and repair commercial refrigeration equipment essential for air conditioning, ventilation, and chilled water systems.
• Manage and troubleshoot building control systems (including electrical, electronic, and pneumatic components) by monitoring, analyzing, adjusting, and maintaining sensors and actuators, and by laying out and installing new temperature and humidity controls.
• Develop cost estimates for projects and systems repairs.
• Other duties as needed.

• Four (4) years of experience in the operation and repair of commercial HVAC and HVAC/R equipment and/or high‑pressure boilers and the ability to operate hand and power tools required to accomplish HVAC work.
• One (1) year of experience as a Stationary Engineer 2 within State service and the ability to operate hand and power tools required to accomplish HVAC work.

• Ability to perform skilled HVAC work.
• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the HVAC trade.
• Knowledge of current HVAC, electrical codes, and electrical safety precautions.
• Ability to work from blueprints, plans, and sketches; and estimate labor and materials required to accomplish the work.

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self‑awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization, or community.
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.

We would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions. Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
• A current resume, detailing experience and…