HVAC Specialist
Job Summary
Perform highly skilled HVAC maintenance and repair activities on Spokane Transit buildings, grounds, equipment, furnishings, and other transit facilities. Work assignments may be routine in nature or involve specific maintenance or repair assignments given in the form of oral or written instruction. Work requires concentrated attention to prevent errors, which if not detected, can result in significant losses of time and/or money. Work requires effective problem solving and analysis skills. Incumbent must apply independent judgment in determining proper actions to ensure that established standards, policies, and local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations are followed.
Examples of Duties
- Perform journeyman level HVAC maintenance and repair on heat pumps, air conditioners, natural gas furnaces, Roof top units, Mini-splits, water heaters, compressors, steam cleaners, environmental controls, plumbing fixtures, carpentry, and masonry.
– Diagnose, inspect, test, adjust, repair, and replace complete or integral parts of mechanical equipment or systems.
– Inspect, test, clean and repair heat pumps, air conditioners, natural gas furnaces, small gas engines, and plumbing fixtures.
– Repair electrical wiring, lights, circuit breakers, switches, and controls.
– Oversee preventative maintenance program in conjunction with the Facilities and Grounds Foreperson. - Perform diagnosis, repair, and installation work on STA’s new and existing buildings, equipment, and grounds.
Maintain an ongoing preventative maintenance program for all equipment in operation (excluding coach, van, and service vehicles).
– Cut and thread pipe, solder copper plumbing pipe, and make plumbing installations and repairs.
– Perform minor carpentry tasks, install floor coverings, repair, and replace windows and doors including hardware, repair and replace sheetrock, and perform concrete and mortar work.
– Inspect, test, and repair shop equipment, such as lathes, grinders, presses, vices, drill presses, battery charges and hose reels.
– Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain fuel and petroleum dispensing systems, including leak-detecting equipment.
– Inspect, adjust, test and repair vehicle cleaning and lifting equipment.
– May be asked to weld and fabricate steel and aluminum signs, brackets, guards, or components using oxy/acetylene, wire feed or MIG/TIG equipment. - Assist other Facilities and Grounds staff in fulfilling duties necessary to provide the efficient and safe function of all equipment and buildings belonging to Spokane Transit.
- Drive service vehicles including trucks, ABC Truck, repair van, forklift, people lifts, and winter service vehicles.
Education and Experience
Training & Experience
Five or more years of progressively responsible work experience in the repair, maintenance, and installation of industrial heating, air conditioning, and natural gas equipment, heat pumps, and electrical equipment. Two or more years of experience with data/telecommunications/cabling, electro-mechanical lock systems, compressors, pneumatics, control panels, small gasoline engines, and plumbing fixtures. College-level course work or training in related technical areas may be substituted for up to two years of the required work experience.
Physical Requirements
The physical activity of position requires the ability to stoop, sit, squat, waist bend, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk,
grasp, crawl, twist, balance, and talk. The sensory requirements of position include visual acuity to determine color,
depth and field of vision, and the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make
discriminations in sound. The physical requirements of position require the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force
occasionally and /or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbent is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, physical hazards, atmosphere conditions,
vibration, and hazardous materials.
Computer Skills
Basic computer skills required.
License
Must possess, at the time of appointment a driver’s license from the state of residence; the ability to obtain and
maintain any other licenses or certificates necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position; and the
ability to obtain and maintain the required Commercial Driver’s License within the STA specified timeframe. Other
licenses/certifications must include City of Spokane Heating Mechanic license 2, City of Spokane Boiler license 3rd class
minimum, and Electrical Specialty license 06 or 07 (Preferred), CEM Certified Energy Manager (Preferred). Additional licenses may include Plumbing, Welding, Pesticide/Herbicide, Contractor, Carpentry, Telecommunications, and Locksmith.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Journeyman level knowledge of heating and air conditioning equipment and controls, to include heat pumps, Roof Top units, natural gas burner assemblies and related water heating devices.
- Possession of current HVAC license and knowledge of applicable codes and regulations.
- Considerable knowledge of the repair, maintenance, and installation of all types of equipment.
- Ability to recognize and evaluate problems and to formulate, develop and implement solutions.
- Ability to operate motor vehicles; an assortment of hand and power tools; and other work-related equipment in a
safe manner. - Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Ability to maintain good attendance as demonstrated by current and past employment records.
Our Benefits
In addition to the career opportunity, a competitive salary, and the areas’ recreational activities, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes:
- Wage range $41.29 – $52.83/hour
- $2.25hr Swing Shift Differential
- $12.75/month Boot allowance (Maximum $459)
- PPO Medical Plans (Vision coverage included)
- Premera Blue Cross – Your Choice 250 Heritage Plus Plan
- HMO Medical Plans (Vision coverage included)
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Core Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Core Buy-Up Plan
- Delta Dental PPO Plan
- WA State Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS)
- PERS 2 or PERS 3
- Deferred Compensation/457 plan
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) employer contribution of $25/month
- Employer Paid Basic life ($25,000), AD&D ($5,000) and long-term disability insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Vacation Accrual Schedule (paid)
- 1 year of continuous service – 1 week
- 2-4 years of continuous service – 2 weeks per year
- 5-9 years of continuous service – 3 weeks per year
- 10-15 years of continuous service – 4 weeks per year
- 16-24 years of continuous service – 5 weeks per year
- 25+ years of continuous service – 6 weeks per year
- Sick Leave Full-time employees – 96 hours per year maximum Part-time Employees 72 hours maximum
.0462 hours earned per hour in paid status - 7 Paid Holidays
- 3 Floating Holidays and 1 birthday floater
- Free bus passes for employee and dependents
- Onsite workout facility
- Accentra Employee Assistance Program
- For more detailed information on benefits click here
Interested in Applying?
Qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply using the link below. Cover Letter and Resume are preferred with your online application. If you have any questions please contact David Cooper, HR Specialist, at [email protected]. This position is open until filled.
Spokane Transit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity/race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or veteran status.