Location: Spokane Falls Main Campus Spokane Department: SFCC Facilities Salary Range: $5,011 - $6,107 Open Continuous. Starting salary for this position is: $5,011 (Monthly) Employees hired at the entry step of this range receive salary step advancement after six months and every 12 months thereafter. An employee hired at anything higher than the entry step of the range will have salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase. About Us Spokane Falls Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 6,000 students with liberal arts/transfer and professional technical programs across a 12,302 square mile region in Eastern Washington. Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled. About the Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technician - Spokane Falls Community College Our HVAC Technician performs skilled work in the inspection, testing, servicing, and maintenance of HVAC systems, and related equipment at Spokane Colleges facilities. Servicing classrooms, lab spaces, auditoriums, offices and more, the HVAC Technician is a critical and valued member of a dynamic Facilities team that serves students, staff and faculty at Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC). Under general direction, the HVAC Technician makes repairs to system components including chillers, boilers, valves, and other items and responds to calls on heating and cooling problems to evaluate and make appropriate repairs. Duties & Responsibilities • Evaluate heating and cooling problems, make appropriate diagnosis and make repairs to faulty HVAC equipment and HVAC systems and controls. * • Install new control components including valves, actuators, and sensors, and document HVAC control modifications at completion of projects. • May need to coordinate with administrators, contractors and other trades to implement projects. * • Develop cost estimates for repairs and upgrades; purchase supplies and equipment for HVAC projects; assist in specifying HVAC equipment and controls. * • Maintain Spokane Colleges building HVAC control programs and systems. Make changes to control programs to facilitate building changes and variations in program needs. * • Read and evaluate building plans and specifications. * • Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. * • Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. * • Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan and perform other duties as assigned. * • Assist other trades in completion of maintenance and upgrade projects. • Indicates this is an essential duty. Competencies • Manages Complexity • Decision Quality • Action Oriented • Plans & Aligns • Ensures Accountability • Drives Results • Collaborates • Instills Trust • Demonstrates Self-Awareness • Self-Development • Nimble Learning • Situational Adaptability Learn more about our competencies. Minimum Qualifications • Current Washington 06A Electrical License. • Current City of Spokane Mechanics II Gas License. • Current Refrigerant EPA Certification Card (Universal Preferred). • Experience with LonWorks, Seimens, Robert Shaw, Schneider Electric (TAC) and DDC control systems. • Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and building codes. • Ability to work independently or as a member of a team. • Ability to set own work priorities. Desired Qualifications • City of Spokane Boiler License. • Ability to perform HVAC and control repairs specific to Spokane Colleges. • Ability to perform minor plumbing repairs. • Ability to understand Community Colleges controls layout and needs. • Experience working for a government or higher education institution. • Completion of a four-year approved institution course as a Control/HVAC Technician Trainee; OR five years of applicable experience in installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical and pneumatic control systems. Vocational or trade school training in control or HVAC mechanisms may be substituted, year-for-year, for work experience up to a maximum of two years. Physical Requirements • Work is equally performed in an indoor office environment and outdoor uncontrolled elements. Work is active. • Move up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally. • Operate and control power tools or large mechanized, powered and non-powered equipment. • Frequent kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and twisting. • Enters, crouches, twists, works and climbs in and out of confined spaces. • Extension of arms overhead for sustained periods. • Occasional exposure to fumes, dust, odors and/or biohazards. Conditions of Employment • Full-time schedule - Monday through Friday, 6 AM to 2:30 PM (12-month, 40-hours a week). • 6-month probationary period. • This position is overtime eligible. • Requires travel between campus sites using Spokane Colleges vehicles. • Valid motor vehicle operator license is required. • Criminal background check is required. • This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement. Membership is optional. Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Spokane Colleges maintain a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law. Benefits Information Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board; WA State Retirement Plan; vacation and sick leave begin to accrue at the rate of one (1) day per month, upon employment. (For positions that are less than full time, leave accruals will be prorated to the percentage of the position.) This position is designated a bargaining unit position and union membership is not a condition of employment. Leave accruals and usage are governed by the WFSE collective bargaining agreement. Public Employees Benefits Board Additional benefits information Required Application Materials To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following: • Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position. • Resume. • References – the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references. For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process, or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.Recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu. Equal Opportunity Institution Spokane Colleges provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access, Title IX, ADA, equal opportunity compliance, and/or grievances to: Frederick Davis, MA Chief Human Resources Officer Spokane Colleges P.O. Box 6000, MS1004 Spokane, WA. 99217-6000 509-434-5040 / ccs.titleix@ccs.spokane.edu.
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See More Details >>Becoming an HVAC technician in Spokane, WA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 5,400 HVAC technicians in Washington, with an average annual wage of $564.75, translating to about $13.60 per hour. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $57,000 annually for experienced professionals.
