HVAC Mechanic jobs in Tacoma, WA

HVAC Mechanic performs maintenance and service repairs on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. Installs new units or replacement parts for existing units according to specifications and established safety guidelines. Being an HVAC Mechanic follows blueprints or engineering specifications to install units. Performs troubleshooting to identify the cause of problems. Additionally, HVAC Mechanic maintains and secures a spare parts inventory. Recommends purchasing maintenance equipment and supplies as required to improve processes and efficiencies. Typically requires an apprenticeship and/or completion of technical training. Requires a high school diploma. The regulations governing the location may require an HVAC Mechanical State License and EPA Section 608 Certification (CFC). Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The HVAC Mechanic works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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HVAC
  • King & George, LLC
  • Tacoma, WA OTHER
  • Job Details

    Job Location:    DHA Lewis McChord AFB - Tacoma, WA
    Salary Range:    Undisclosed

    Description

    Job Title: HVAC Mechanic / Technician

    Department: Facility Operations and Maintenance

    Job Summary:

    Maintain, repair, install and operate boilers, refrigeration equipment, generators, air conditioning facilities and all appurtenant equipment driven by steam, air, diesel, gas, water, or any other power-developing energy. This position also patrols, inspects, and maintains all mechanical equipment to the end that the most economical and efficient results may be obtained. This position requires HVAC certification.

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    • None

    Duties/Responsibilities:

    • Perform maintenance and repair of HVAC systems

    • Installation, service, troubleshooting, and repairs including but not limited to; chillers, air handling units, controls, package units, split systems, exhaust fans, refrigerators, freezers, hot/chilled water pumps

    • Tasks ranging from operation of systems to the examination and evaluation of equipment to determine needed repairs

    • Installs refrigeration and air conditioning systems by positioning compressors, motors, condensers, humidifiers, evaporators, heaters, and other components in accordance with design specifications

    • Charges refrigeration systems with refrigerant gas tests for leaks

    • Starts unit and adjusts it for proper cut-in and cut-out of refrigeration units, humidifiers, heaters, air cleaners, and circulating pumps

    • Adjust systems for optimal performance

    • Maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems by checking performance and determining problems

    • Installs, maintains and repairs the electrical and pneumatic systems associated with refrigeration and air conditioning equipment from the safety switch throughout the equipment

    • Installs, maintains, repairs, operates all types centrifugal and reciprocating refrigeration/air-conditioning systems; also all types of pneumatic/electro-mechanical temperature controls, chillers and boilers

    • Performs necessary plumbing procedures to ensure operation of systems and equipment

    Required Skills/Abilities:

    • Ability to read blue prints, sketches, and specifications pertaining to air conditioning and refrigeration systems; to follow oral instructions; to use shop mathematics; to lay out work

    • Requires broad trade knowledge of mechanical principals on standard shop methods of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Trade

    • Ability to interpret and develop technical reports

    • Able to operate testing equipment for the systems; to use all tools and equipment necessary to this trade; to follow standard methods and procedures for the most part, but on occasion to have the ability and knowledge to perform the unusual and difficult operations

    • Proficient written and oral communication skills according to skill requirements

    • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

    • Proficient written and oral communication skills according to skill requirements

    • Possess strong computer skills, able to read, write, and comprehend written instructional documents

    • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

    • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

    • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

    • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

    • Proficient Microsoft Office productivity suite

    Education and Experience:

    • High school diploma or equivalent

    • At least two years of related experience required

    • Experience and/or certification in one or more predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, infrared, ultrasound, etc.)

    Physical Requirements:

    • Prolonged period of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands

    • Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to load noises

    • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at times

    • Ability to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands as necessary

    • Ability to hear and see to position and safety requirement levels

    • Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals

    Special Qualifications/Requirements:

    • Must be able to successfully pass as required a federal, state, or local government's background investigation

    • Must have EPA certification per CFR part 82f (Universal preferred) for servicing and recovery of refrigerants

    Disclaimer:

    The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

    Job Description last Updated: 04/21/2022

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Mechanic
  • First Student | First Transit
  • Tacoma, WA FULL_TIME
  • First for a reasonFirst Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 sch...
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Mechanic
  • Pomp's Tire Service
  • Tacoma, WA FULL_TIME
  • At Pomp’s, we don’t just sit in park and blow exhaust in your face. As one of the leading tire companies in the industry, Pomp’s is driven to deliver best in class service to our customers. It’s this ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Mechanic
  • Matson, Inc.
  • Auburn, WA FULL_TIME
  • About UsSpan Alaska Transportation, established in 1978, is a premier, asset-based freight forwarding company serving the great state of Alaska. Our dedicated team provides outstanding service with ex...
  • 1 Month Ago

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HVAC Technician
  • EMCOR Group, Inc.
  • Tacoma, WA FULL_TIME
  • Description About Us: EMCOR Facilities Services (EFS), an EMCOR core business, services over 1 billion square feet of commercial space across the United States. From corporate campuses to single sites...
  • 20 Days Ago

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HVAC Technician
  • Muckleshoot Casino Resort
  • Auburn, WA FULL_TIME
  • WE'RE DOUBLING DOWN ON YOUR FUTURE Competitive salary of $41.53/hr. with discretionary performance bonuses 2x a year! Fully paid medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for you and comp...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Account Manager - HVAC/Mechanical Systems
  • Link Search Group US
  • Seattle, WA
  • Job Description Job Description Account Manager - HVAC/Mechanical Systems Seattle, WA The Account Manager will be respon...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Graphics Software Engineer, GPU Driver - Reality Labs
  • Facebook
  • Olympia, WA
  • Summary: Facebook is seeking a data center Critical Facility Engineer to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. ...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Graphics Software Engineer, Rendering - Reality Labs
  • Facebook
  • Seattle, WA
  • Summary: Facebook is seeking a data center Critical Facility Engineer to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Graphics Software Engineer- Pipeline/Tooling, Reality Labs (Avatars)
  • Facebook
  • Bellevue, WA
  • Summary: Facebook is seeking a data center Critical Facility Engineer to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Audio Research DSP Software Engineer
  • Facebook
  • Redmond, WA
  • Summary: Facebook is seeking a data center Critical Facility Engineer to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Graphics Software Engineer- Pipeline/Tooling, Reality Labs (Avatars)
  • Facebook
  • Seattle, WA
  • Summary: Facebook is seeking a data center Critical Facility Engineer to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. ...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Software Engineer, Camera Driver - Reality Labs
  • Facebook
  • Olympia, WA
  • Summary: Facebook is seeking a data center Critical Facility Engineer to join our Data Center Facility Operations team. ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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HVAC Mechanic (Facilities Maintenance) - Seattle WA
  • Northern Management Services, Inc.
  • Seattle, WA
  • Job Description Job Description HVAC Facilities Maintenance Mechanic – Seattle WA Federal O&M Contractor seeking full-ti...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound re...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for HVAC Mechanic jobs
$46,101 to $63,351
Tacoma, Washington area prices
were up 2.8% from a year ago

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