DSHS FTAA Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician

Benefits, Questions, Description

• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain steam distribution systems and flow control components.
• Install, maintain and repair piping, valves, pumps, and switches for chilled water, steam, and heating hot water systems.
• Analyze and maintain control systems that include electrical, electronic temperature, pneumatic sensors, and actuators.
• Fabricate and install mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic temperature pressure and humidity controls for HVAC systems.
• Modify and interpret blueprints.
• Monitor and adjust environmental conditions in buildings using computerized facilities management systems (e.g. Direct Digital Control, pneumatic, and electric operating systems).
• Install, program, and commission DDC systems and sequences using a desktop and laptop.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair air handlers, air flow dampers, sheaves, pulleys, and bearings.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair gas-fired heating equipment such as steam and hot water boilers, unit heaters, and gas-fired commercial laundry equipment in excess of 500,000 BTU/hour.
• Operate and maintain fluid and electronic testing and measurement instruments.

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in HVAC, refrigeration, or steamfitter trades.
• Full journey-level status in Plumbers and Pipefitters Union.
• Five years of applicable experience in the HVAC, refrigeration, or steamfitter trades or a combination of the two.

• Benefits
• Insurance Benefits
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation
• Social Security
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Additional Leave

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that People find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work.