Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00988

Department: Seattle City Light

Job classification: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Building Maintenance, Trades, Construction Trades

Seattle City Light, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. We work hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. We are recognized as a national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship!

Our team is hiring experienced HVAC Technicians to perform journey-level mechanical work in the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment (HVAC-R) and related City Light building systems. To perform this work, we required four (4) industry specific licenses are required and listed below.

HVAC Technicians are stationed at the South Service Center in Seattle and requires travel to a variety of City Light facilities, including those located in remote locations. Travel can vary from one day up to two weeks. In the job you may be exposed to excessive noise, working at acute heights, and confined areas, requiring adherence to all safety polices, and procedures. The position reports to the Facilities Technical Supervisor.

Examples of duties

• Operate, maintain, repair, or replace chillers, heat pumps, coolers, refrigeration units, variable air volume systems, air handling units, exhaust systems, condensers, evaporators, water heating units, and cooling towers; replace heating coils, strip heaters, baseboard heaters, thermostats, direct digital control systems, drive units, and circuits.
• Replace pneumatic HVAC control systems, Hydronic and steam distribution systems, condensate returns, and associated building temperature controls.
• Respond to routine and emergency HVAC calls from supported facilities, ensuring all systems are functioning to standards and meeting customer needs.
• Supervise HVAC systems and make vital adjustments to maintain efficient performance.
• Coordinate maintenance for HVAC equipment, handle stock of parts and materials, update schedules and reports, and keep equipment history records.
• Read, interpret and update blueprints, drawings, and schematics for troubleshooting, project evaluations, verification of system status, and planning purposes.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, electronic, and pneumatic HVAC-related systems to resolve issues and efficiently implement solutions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes.

Minimum Experience/Education Requirement:

• Two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of HVACR systems; Or
• Two (2) years of technical school HVACR coursework; Or
• A combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class, relative to the required licenses.

Certifications/Licenses:

At point of hire, or within 90 days of hire, the following licenses must be provided: (*note – the 90-day post hire option is only available on a case-by-case basis, upon review and confirmation that candidate specific gaps to meet required steps for licensing, can be achieved in 90 days or less.)

1. City of Seattle Grade III Steam Engineer's license - requires at least three (3) years of employment in a position directly responsible for the operation of boilers, or educational substitution for experience that is combined with one (1) year of working experience.
2. City of Seattle Refrigeration Mechanic’s License class A - requires three (3) years of experience conducting refrigeration repair and installation, as an apprentice to, or as a journeyman refrigeration and/or air conditioning mechanic; or two (2) years of training in a recognized school of technology, combined with one (1) year of experience in the refrigeration trade; or two (2) years full-tine experience in the refrigeration trade and graduation from a recognized trade school of refrigeration technology.
3. L06A Washington State Electrician Specialty License - requires a minimum of 4,000 hours of work experience under the supervision of a journey level electrician.
4. EPA CFC Universal Certificate - requires to you pass each of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tests for Types Core, I, II and III.
5. A current Washington State driver's license

Desired Qualifications:

• Troubleshooting skills to diagnose and /or address problems independently.
• Experience working in a team setting or alone.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Can prioritize work, tackle medium to increasingly sophisticated problems and handle opposing priorities.

Supplemental information

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please submit the following with your online application:

• Cover Letter – describe your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities aligned to minimum qualifications and include your licensing status for each required license.
• License Verification – Any documentation that provides proof of the required licenses including their date of expiration if applicable. For Pending licenses, please provide your affidavit of required hours, or summary of steps remaining to obtain the license (e.g., pending exam dates, or continuing education courses).
• Resume - A current history of your professional work experience, licenses and certifications.

Who May Apply We value different perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3 (Download PDF reader) A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020 You will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The full salary range for this position is $61.79 - $66.81

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers