HVAC Technician Jobs in Washington

Description

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 7:00AM to 3:30PM. This position is located at the physical building address: 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402. This position will be required to travel between the two managed properties. An agency vehicle may be scheduled for use. This position includes moderate interactions with the public.

What you will be doing:

The Maintenance Mechanic 3 (MM3) is within the Museum Support Services Division and Leads the Facilities Services Department. This department is a vital component to the success of the organization. Facilities Services is responsible for maintaining building systems such as environmental controls, utilities, plumbing and mechanical systems and the automation systems that execute operations. Without this management the society wouldn’t be able to function at an accredited levels for a Cultural Property. The MM3 will lead the Facilities’ Services Department providing maintenance support and HVAC & Automation System support.

The work is performed inside and outside in a variety of seasonal conditions. The MM3 works with complicated HVAC, power, and water systems, power tools, lifts, and sharp instruments that require PPE and hazard awareness. You must be able to move, lift, or transfer 75lbs, able to work in inclement weather, able to walk and stand for long periods of time and can work from a ladder or platform.

A little about us:

Founded in 1891 and now into its second century of service, the Washington State Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and vividly presenting Washington's diverse and storied history. Our work illuminates the past, enlightens the present, and informs the future.

Our mission is to partner with our communities to explore how history connects us all. Our vision is to be the recognized destination for Washington State history. We achieve this by serving as our state's primary history educator, making history relevant to our modern lives, and supporting civic dialogue where all are welcome.

The Society serves individuals and organizations statewide through publications, outreach programs, curriculum, free virtual public programs, and other online services. However, the majority of the Society's interactions with the public occur at the Washington State History Museum, located in Tacoma, Washington. The Museum traditionally serves more than 80,000 annually, including more than 15,000 K-12 school children visiting the museum on a field trip. We also welcome more than 10,000 visitors free of charge each year through a variety of access programs.

We are much more than a regional museum. We continually ask ourselves how we can better serve Washingtonians across our state. Our Heritage Capital Projects grant program distributes up to $10M per biennium to fund public heritage, history interpretation, and historic preservation projects across the state. Our popular public history magazine COLUMBIA is enjoyed by readers of all ages. And the Historical Society’s collections at our Research Center, along with a digital collections database, are a resource to scholars and researchers from across the nation.

The Washington State Historical Society is a dynamic place to work with a dedicated staff. We expand our impact by connecting with communities across the Evergreen State through exhibitions, heritage projects, workshops, public programs, publications, and conversations. Our goal is to bring history into focus in such a way that the participant cannot help but discover valuable insights from and feel deep connections with the people and events of the past.

We have an active commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility and are looking for team members who have a passion for professionalism and serving the public, and a desire to contribute to a positive work culture.

Duties

Some of what you will enjoy doing:

• Plans, coordinate, assign tasks, and perform the work to ensure project completion for building operational systems and facility appearance
• Performs skilled and unskilled maintenance tasks associated with installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems and associated components
• Consults with appropriate resources to plan, estimate, and execute projects; requisitions materials, equipment, and supplies for work tasks
• Maintains preventative maintenance plans for all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Directs the work tasks of Maintenance Mechanic 2
• Monitors, analyzes, adjusts, maintains, and troubleshoots HVAC climate controls systems, and does minor repairs if needed
• Oversees scheduled contractor maintenance service projects related to refrigeration, steam distribution systems, commercial air-conditioning (environmental) equipment; air handling units; and pneumatic/electronic/electrical or mechanical control systems

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Multiple ways of meeting the requirements for this position:

[OPTION 1] Six (6) years of HVAC, refrigeration mechanic and installer, or closely relevant field such as building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work that includes two (2) years of HVAC experience.

[OPTION 2] HVAC certificate from accredited technical or trade school
AND
Three (3) years of HVAC and/or refrigeration maintenance

[OPTION 3] Associate’s degree in HVAC
AND
Two (2) years of HVAC and/or refrigeration maintenance

[OPTION 4]

HS Diploma/GED equivalent
AND
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration mechanics and installers, steamfitter, or other relevant skilled mechanic trade, and one year of experience as a journey level worker in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers, or equivalent relevant journey level experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work

In addition to the above 3 options of meeting qualifications for this position, applicants must possess the following:
- Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of the HVAC trades; operation and theory of steam generation equipment, fluid and gas systems; laws, rules or regulations that pertain to pressure vessels
- Able to lead other staff effectively
- Effective communication skills with the ability to clearly convey information in a positive, productive and respectful way
- Able to: read, interpret, and work from blueprints, plans and sketches
- Possess basic computer skills with the ability to utilize automation systems
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
- The ability to take action to learn and grow
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others

Required Competencies:

- Accountability – Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Believes that the results achieved directly result from personal decisions and actions. Acknowledges and corrects mistakes
- Interpersonal Skills – Interacts with co-workers, clients and others in a positive manner.
- Productivity – Produces quality, desired results in an efficient manner. Manages resources efficiently
- Safety – Performs work in a safe manner at all times. Assesses the work site for hazards. Maintains an organized work area. Identifies, corrects and reports unsafe situations. Seeks guidance from supervisor and safety committee if needed. Attends and actively participates in safety training events. Considers the safety of other employees and visitors on the job site

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

- Experience effectively leading others in building maintenance work, including assigning tasks, providing instruction and training and checking completed work

Supplemental Information

Special Requirements / Conditions of Employment

- CPR/First Aid & AED certification within 6 months of employment
- Must have valid WA State Driver's License
- Must pass background check

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 current resume, detailing experience, and education; and
- A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

NOTE: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section or supplemental questions of the application. Please do not “refer to resume” for detail, or your application may be disqualified.

Background Check Notice:

Prior to any new appointment into the Washington State Historical Society, 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.

NOTE: This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Opportunity for All:

The Washington State Historical Society celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information:

For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Rachel Vaughan at email jobs@des.wa.gov

Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.