Facilities Engineer - HVAC/Energy Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Join the ICHS Team!

Discover how you can make a difference in people’s lives and help strengthen communities.

International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally recognized community health center. For over 50 years, we have provided medical, dental, and wellness care to individuals and families from all regions and all walks of life many of whom face significant barriers to receiving the care they need. We believe that quality health care supports stronger families, healthier communities, and a more just society.

At ICHS, we are proud of our team-based approach and the shared commitment that drives our work. We value respect, collaboration, and compassion in everything we do. When you join ICHS, you become part of a mission-driven team that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.

We offer

• Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region
• “Share the success” bonuses
• Insurance premiums 100% paid by ICHS
• Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours annually with up to 320 hours rollover year to year
• Automatic 4% retirement contribution
• 9 paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays
• Reimbursement for professional licensure

Job Summary

The Facilities Engineer – HVAC/Energy Manager will coordinate and manage the planning, implementing, and maintenance of HVAC equipment, and navigate and complete the required documentation for WA State/Seattle energy management requirements, for ICHS buildings and facilities. The Facilities Engineer will be the ICHS subject matter expert for technical facilities needs, primarily in HVAC systems and Energy Management, and will be a driver of construction and maintenance projects involving HVAC and energy management changes. This role will 1) primarily maintain building HVAC filters, change and replace them as required, perform equipment surveys, use and be familiar with lock-out tag-out protocols as required, and 2) oversee, analyze, report, and optimize ICHS’ energy use and utility systems to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and lower carbon emissions per State and City requirements.

Education - High school Diploma or GED. Associate or bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering (mechanical, electrical, or energy) field preferred.

Experience - Five (5) years' experience in facilities engineering with thorough understanding of Building Automation Systems, HVAC, electrical systems, controls, water source heat pumps, VAV/VRF/MAU/ERV/HEPA/EF systems, boilers, chemical treatment, cooling towers, emergency generation equipment, transfer switches and life safety systems. 

Other Requirement(s) - Ability to travel between ICHS sites as needed. If using personal vehicle to travel, valid Driver's License and Proof of Insurance is required. Preferred HVAC (EPA 608 Universal) and Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Certifications. Must have a basic understanding of air filtration, boilers, hot water loop systems, building automation controls (DesigoCC, DesigoOptic, Insight), and energy modeling software.