Regional HVAC/R Technician

Regional HVAC/R Technician

Salary Range: $45 - $65 Hourly

Benefits:

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision after 30 days of employment with free Back + Joint Care Program
• Free Short-Term Disability (up to $750/week). Long-Term Disability at cost (up to $10K/month) after 30 days of employment
• Free Basic Life Insurance + Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Plan after 30 days of employment (1.5 times of annual salary)
• Paytient Healthcare Spending
• 401k after 30 days of employment with company match (100% of salary deferrals up to the first 3% and 50% of salary deferrals on next 2%)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan (accrue from day one at a rate of 0.061 hours per regular hour worked, use on 91st day of employment)
• Voluntary Life + Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Plan
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Travel Assistance Program

Other Benefits:

• Hotel discounts at 10,000+ global destinations (nightly rates as low as $45)
• Parking: Discounted parking in hotel garage ($7/day or $140 monthly pass)
• 50% subsidy for public transportation expenses
• Referral program of $250 per successfully referred new hire
• Complimentary cafeteria meals
• Monthly employee appreciation events
• Employee Exercise Room
• Community Service Events
• This position is eligible for overtime

Position Description

Are you a proactive HVAC/R Technician skilled in troubleshooting and working with various commercial HVAC equipment? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and excel at providing outstanding customer service?

The R.C. Hedreen Co. is seeking an experienced, reliable and team-oriented Regional HVAC/R Technician to join our team. Our Regional HVAC/R Technician serves 4 hotels in Downtown Seattle including the Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Olive 8, and Renaissance.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and install commercial HVAC equipment and components to manufacturer's recommendation i.e. compressors, valves, motors, belts, bearings, filters, lubrication, etc.
• Equipment examples: heat pumps, central heating plant (utilizing steam and/or hot water for tempering or heating building), central chilled water plant (to provide cooling to building), cooling towers, coolers, chillers, refrigeration units, air handlers, PTAC's, split systems, chiller packaged units, VAV systems, duct systems, exhaust systems, condensers, evaporators, coils, strip heaters, boilers, thermostats, VFDs, and hot water systems.
• Operate computerized controls
• Maintain documentation for services performed and shop materials used
• Train other HVAC/R technicians and maintenance staff in preventative maintenance, repair, and care of commercial HVAC systems
• Respond to facilities related inquiries and emergencies
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of work and jobsite spaces

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Experience/Education Requirement:

7 years of experience in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair of commercial HVAC systems, OR 2 years of technical school HVAC coursework in conjunction with 5 years of experience in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair of commercial HVAC systems.

License, Certification, and Other Requirements:

City of Seattle Refrigeration Mechanic's License class A (required)

L06A or EL07 Washington State Electrician Specialty License (required)

• Minimum requirement of 4,000 hours of work experience under the supervision of a journey level electrician to obtain this license.
• HVAC/refrigeration system (EL06A)
• Nonresidential maintenance (EL07)

EPA CFC Universal Certificate (required)

Current Washington State driver's license or be able to obtain one by the start date (required)

City of Seattle Grade Ill Steam Engineer's license (preferred)

Qualified Person under the Washington Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS) (required within 1-year of employment)

Under Washington's Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS), a "qualified person" is defined in WAC 194-50 as someone who:

1. Has training, expertise, and three years of professional experience in building energy-use analysis, and
2. Meets at least one of the following credential criteria: a. Is a licensed professional architect or engineer in Washington; b. Holds Building Operator Certification (BOC) Level II ; c. Is a commissioning professional certified by an ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024:2012 accredited organization; d. Is a qualified energy auditor (per state definitions) ; e. Is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) in current standing (via Association of Energy Engineers) ; f. Is an Energy Management Professional (EMP) certified by the Energy Management Association (EMA) ; g. Has a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Sustainable Building Science Technology from South Seattle College (or equivalent approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction).

Desired Qualifications

You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• Excellent troubleshooting skills to diagnose and/or solve problems independently.
• 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.
• Work experience in maintaining and operating digital control and energy management systems.
• Provide excellent customer service
• Create a comfortable environment in which to study, teach, and learn

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• This position requires full-time onsite work.
• Required to stand, walk or bend for extended periods of time.
• Required to lift objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
• Work in confined spaces or at heights from ladders and scaffolds
• May require handling or working with toxic/hazardous substances.
• Required to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Must comply with PPE standards and all safety guidelines.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Work shift mostly during regular daytime hours, but can include swing or graveyard shifts.
• May be called after-hours for emergency repairs.

Additional Information

This position is classified as regular, Full-Time. It is FLSA non-exempt and is eligible for overtime. The full range for this position is $ 45 - $ 65 per hour.

Application Process:

Applications will be reviewed weekly. Qualified candidates will be invited for both practical and written tests. To be considered for this position, you must submit the following items:

A completed online application with your relevant experience or employment history. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, completeness, and adherence to instructions. You may also submit a cover letter and/or resume.

The most competitive candidates, demonstrating strong qualifications, may be invited to a testing process. As this is a highly competitive recruitment, clearly detail your experience.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

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