Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician

HVAC Technician Fairchild AFB, WA

The Washington Military Department (WMD) is seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to join our facilities team, located in Spokane, WA. This position plays an important role in maintaining comfortable, efficient, and safe building environments for our employees and the public. If you are a dependable HVAC Technician professional who takes pride in quality work, we encourage you to apply! This position works under the general supervision of the Maintenance Specialist 4 and is a fully qualified HVAC Technician responsible for performing journey level maintenance work required to accomplish all phases of building maintenance and construction work. This is a civilian position and does not require military service affiliation.

Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day-to-day work supports activities that truly make a difference. Whether that's partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top-notch talent or supporting at-risk kids at our Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy - the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home. To learn more about the Washington Military Department, visit: In addition to job fulfillment, the Washington Military Department offers an excellent benefits package which includes exceptional health care coverage, a retirement savings plan and job training opportunities.

Duties

The incumbent of this position is responsible to independently perform skilled installation, maintenance, and repair of all phases of heating, ventilation, and cooling.

• Performs preventative maintenance of HVAC related duties.
• Performs inspection, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems.
• Operates, inspects, maintains, repairs, removes and/or installs heating/cooling system components including: compressors, belts, bearing, motors, fans, heat exchangers, burners, filters, and controls.
• Responsible for repairing heat pumps and air conditioning systems.
• Performs inspections, maintenance, and repair of hot water boiler systems.

Performs emergency, routine and safety work orders assigned related to HVAC. Responsible to order materials as required related to HVAC installation and maintenance requirements.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Journey level standing as a refrigeration mechanic or steamfitter as attested by:

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in refrigeration or steamfitter trades, OR
• Full journey level status in Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union, OR
• Five years of experience in refrigeration and/or steamfitter's trade, OR
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

Vocational or trade school training as a steamfitter or refrigeration mechanic will substitute year-for-year for the experience requirement for up to two years of the experience requirement.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Certification/License:

• 06A Electrical License or Training Card.
• Universal CFC Recovery Certification.

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in mechanical trades and HVAC work.
• Principles of operation of HVAC systems.
• Occupational hazards and safety practices of the HVAC trade.

Skills, abilities and competencies to:

• Actively demonstrate a commitment to learning and growth.
• Demonstrate a willingness to take action to understand and meet the needs of others.

Supplemental Information

Compensation: Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment and to obtain/maintain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) in order to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret-level security clearance. Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files. The processing of background checks can take up to six months post-employment. Failure to successfully pass a background check may be cause for termination.
• Union Shop Provision: This position is represented by Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).

Driver's License:

1. Valid to drive in the State of Washington.
2. Must meet requirements of the REAL ID Act. This is required for base access and will be required upon hire.

Military Facility: Willingness to work on a Military Controlled Access Installation. Camp Murray and Fairchild AFB utilize the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for entry to the installation. Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in the Camp Murray Access Requirements Policy (Unified Policy No. 18-01 ). This includes possession of an Enhanced Driver's License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification.

Work Hours: The standard work schedule will be Monday - Thursday (4/10 schedule) 6:00am - 4:30pm. Telework: This position is not eligible for telework.

Emergency Assignment: Upon activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or Joint Field Office (JFO), incumbent may be required to work in an alternate location with rotating shifts, including weekends and evenings, in a highly stressful and fast-paced environment.

Travel: Occasional statewide travel may be required up to 5% to include overnight stays.

How to Apply: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically via It is very important that the "Work Experience" and "Supplemental Questionnaire" portion of the application is completed in as much detail as possible. In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) professional references. Please include at least two (2) past/current supervisors, one peer and/or subordinate, if applicable. For each reference include the following:
• Name
• Professional Title
• Working Relationship
• Daytime Phone Number
• Email Address

Note: This information may be entered in the "References" section of the online application or can be an attached document. A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application. The information provided in your application must support your supplemental questionnaire responses. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill additional HVAC Technician vacancies for an additional 60 days after the recruitment closing date.

The Washington Military Department is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruitment Section of State Human Resources at: Email: View email address on click.appcast.io, Call: View phone number on click.appcast.io, or 711

Benefits

More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred