Embarking on a career in the HVAC trade in Salem, OR, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience and classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 3,533 HVAC professionals in Salem, with an average weekly wage of $667. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild assist aspiring HVAC technicians in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $34,684 annually for experienced professionals.
HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN WANTED $30 to $45 Per Hour and Quarterly Bonuses 100% Employer Covered Insurance for employees and their families. Hollmeyer Hvac and Mechanical is hiring for a well rounded, self motivated team player to grow with our expanding company (customer base is primarily in the Salem area). Our mission is to provide unmatched service excellence and accountability, the customers satisfaction and trust is our primary goal. Our main areas of focus are service, maintenance, small projects and installation on commercial buildings, industrial facilities and some residential with all types of equipment including gas packs, split systems, heat pumps, exhaust/make up air systems, building automated control systems, VFD's, pumps, boxcar units, vav and fpb boxes, vrf systems etc in the hvac related trade. If your experience is lacking in some of these topics but you feel you are capable of applying yourself to learn them please apply anyways, we will train and educate. Apprentice level technicians will be required to take service calls under supervision. Hollmeyer HVAC does some work on refrigeration and are gladly accepting resumes from technicians with that background as well. We aim to provide a low stress working environment where our employees know how much they are valued. The vast majority of our work is Monday through Friday, 7:30 to 4:00 with occassional after hours service calls. With our specialized approach to preventative maintenance tasking we catch repair items before they cause an unplanned service call. The customers we have appreciate what we do and are eager to work with us. Job Duties • Responsible for servicing and maintaining customers equipment and facilities to a higher standard than our competitors. • Layout out and execute small jobs including piping, ducting, wiring etc. • Coordinate with internal team and customer on scheduling, job/material/vendor needs, etc. • Exercising and maintaining a positive relationship with customers, vendors and team members with a high level of communication skills. • Perform work as directed. • Be open to sharing your knowledge and learning from your team. • Ensure excellence in your work and in those around you per industry standards. • Possess an ability to work well in the digital world. All of our paperwork is digital and we use several apps in our day to day processes. • Appearance must be kept professional Preferred • Enrolled in or completion of a formal technical training program in the HVAC trade (Not Required) • 3 years minimum in the field • Must comply with safety standards and processes • EPA Certification • Limited energy class B license holder or capable of getting (Not Required) • Detail, fabricate and install sheet metal • Team player • Posses a positive attitude • Able to lift 100 pounds • Ability to climb ladders and work in close spaces • Clean Driving Record Benefits • Journeymen $35-$45 per hour • Apprentice $25- $35 per hour • Hollmeyer HVAC covers 100% of health, vision and dental insurance for their employees and their families • 401k company match up to 5% employee contribution 503-509-3801 www.HollmeyerInc.com Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $47.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday • On call Supplemental Pay: • Overtime pay • Quarterly bonus Experience: • HVAC: 3 years (Required) License/Certification: • Driver's License (Required) • EPA Certification (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities: • Travel to work sites to perform installation, repair or maintenance work • Work directly with clients and office staff • Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments • Dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic testing equipment • Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning • Install wiring to connect components to an electric power source; connect electrical components or equipment • Perform building controls installation, start-up, and commissioning • Braze or solder metal parts or components to repair defective joints and leaks • Estimate and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition • Generate suggestions for improving work and develop innovative approaches and ideas • Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of installing equipment or components • Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions Requirements: • Clean Driving Record • Reliable, friendly, honest, and motivated • Strong time management and planning skills; able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment • Must be coachable, willing to learn new things, quickly adapt to change, and be flexible Education and/or Experience: • High School Diploma or G.E.D. • Journeyman HVAC/R Technician with LEB License • CFC/EPA Certification • Brazing Certification In business since 2012, West Coast Mechanical’s brand is based on one simple philosophy - “Pride in Excellence”. Exemplifying this ideology, the WCM team has developed strong business relationships with our customer base. We emphasize continuing education, as well as providing a workplace where all individuals can thrive and feel at home. As a team member at WCM, you would be placed in a unique position to challenge your current skill set and continuously improve upon what you have already learned. After a 90-day introductory period, all full-time employees are eligible for: • Accrued Sick Time • Accrued Vacation Leave • Ten paid holidays per year • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance • 401(k) Matching After one year of employment, full-time employees are also eligible for Tuition Reimbursement.
See More Details >>HVAC/R Technician Posting Number: R0006287 Location: Salem Campus ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY: Willamette University, founded in 1842, is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs, including Oregon's top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest's oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master's degrees in data science and computer science. Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette, please contact our HR Department, [email protected] or call us at 503-370-6210. HVAC/R TECHNICIAN The Facilities Department at Willamette University is responsible for the daily operations, maintenance and upkeep of approximately 1.4 million square feet of academic, residential, administrative and off campus properties situated on approximately 60 acres with all the associated utilities and infrastructure. The Facilities HVAC/R Technician primarily operates and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning equipment on campus. Ensures that all refrigerant is accounted for in accordance with EPA regulations, the Clean Air Act and The Montreal Protocol. This position operates, maintains, and repairs University HVACR systems and components including food service equipment. Assists the Facilities Management staff in analyzing campus and building energy use and makes recommendations on reduction strategies. Duties and Responsibilities • Practices and encourages Facilities Management workplace expectations. • Operates, maintains and repairs all University heating and cooling equipment including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, DHW heaters and associated peripheral systems and components in accordance with good engineering standards, State laws, and safe work practices. Ensures that all preventive maintenance is accomplished as prescribed by the State of Oregon, owner's insurance company and manufacturer's requirements • Responsible for all water treatment programs for boilers, chillers, and heating/cooling closed loop systems. • May assist in scheduling and preparing boilers, chillers and cooling towers for internal and external inspections with state and insurance inspectors. Makes or arranges for any and all repairs and returns boilers/heating/cooling equipment to service as required. • Troubleshoots and corrects campus heating and cooling system problems including food service equipment. Responds to campus IAQ/IEQ complaints, problems and questions. May perform skilled air and water balancing and balance checks as necessary. • Assists in performing skilled journeyman level technical maintenance, installations and repairs to University control systems and components. • Reviews and updates EMS system software and programming as needed, runs trends/trend graphs, performs periodic loop tuning, monitors and troubleshoots DDC hardware and software control components to ensure the system is performing optimally. Schedules the campus EMS to accommodate campus functions. • Reviews plans, specifications and schematics and makes recommendations as requested by the Facilities Management Team. • Estimates time and materials for assigned jobs. • Maintains and repairs refrigeration equipment, air conditioning equipment, heat pumps, air handling units, air/water cooled chillers up to 250 tons and their associated equipment. • Ensures that all refrigerant on hand or used is accounted for, recorded and its lineage documented, as required by EPA regulations, the Clean Air Act and The Montreal Protocol. • Maintains heating plant records according to industry standards and DEQ regulations. • Maintains and repairs pneumatic and electrical (both high and low voltage) controls for HVAC/R systems. • Maintains and repairs auxiliary equipment, such as fans, motors, pumps and cooling towers for the HVAC/R system. Performs journeyman level repairs to various HVAC equipment such as motors, starters, pumps, VFD's, valve and damper operators. • Performs preventive maintenance tasks. • Assists other engineering team members in troubleshooting and repairs to the building heating, cooling and energy management systems. Will be required to be backup on the campus EMS. • Performs other maintenance related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications • 5 years of experience in the trade or successful completion of trade school. • Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except where there are legal requirements such as license or certification. • Experience with commercial/industrial chillers and/or comfort cooling systems. • Thorough knowledge of both oil and gas-fired boiler systems and related equipment. • Extensive and proficient use of a personal computer and software programs such as Word, Excel, or any specialized applications desired. Keyboarding, email and maintaining databases. • Working knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools and materials used in the refrigeration trade. • Must be licensed by the EPA to handle refrigerants, universal CFC certification required with a minimum of a Type II acceptable. • Familiar with and understands all applicable state boiler laws and CSD-1. Limited energy class A or B electrical license. • Read and interpret blueprints. • Communicate both orally and in written English. • Have knowledge of safety hazards and precautions related to building maintenance activities such as OSHA GHS, blood borne pathogens, lock out/tag out, confined spaces, personal protective equipment, OR-OSHA and other safety standards. • Must have knowledge of and be able to use the appropriate PPE (Personal protective equipment) as needed. • Possession of a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record or ability to obtain one within 60 days of date of hire. Preferred Qualifications • 5 years experience as a maintenance repair worker involving skilled work related to maintenance of equipment with five years EMS/controls experience • High school diploma or equivalent. • Boiler/Pressure Vessel Building Service Mechanic Class 3 (CL3) license preferred. • Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) or Limited Building Maintenance Electrician (LBME) license. • Experience in analyzing and implementing Energy Conservation Measures (ECM's) through the use of the campus EMS and utility records. Typical Work Schedule • Fills in on weekends and holidays when required. • Subject to after-hours callback for emergencies. Physical Demands and Working Conditions • Involves exposure to adverse environmental conditions as may be found working in a facilities setting which may include but is not limited to; working outdoors in inclement weather, extreme temperatures, noise, dim lighting, dust, dirt, confined spaces, high elevations, bio-hazards and other hazardous materials. • Climb ladders and work in confined spaces. • Work while walking and standing for prolonged periods of time and while exposed to dirt, dust, infectious waste, obnoxious odors, and inclement weather. Salary: $36.06/ hour You will need to upload the following document as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume: • Current Resume Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY VALUES DIVERSITY: Employment at Willamette University means being part of a community that values education and its impact on the world and is friendly, supportive, and increasingly diverse. Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, Willamette is committed to recruiting and retaining candidates who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT: All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS: Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application. Apply online at https://willamette.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/willametteuniversityjobs/job/Salem-Campus/HVAC-R-Technician_R0006287 Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, WU is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. 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