HVAC Technician Supervisor bei City of Seattle, WA

About the Department

About Seattle Center: 

Seattle Center is the region's premier civic, arts and family gathering place in the core of our city and region, home to more than 30 arts, cultural, and entertainment organizations, family attractions, and tourist amenities.  Our mission is to create exceptional events, experiences, and environments that delight and inspire the human spirit to build stronger communities. Seattle Center expanded its role recently beyond our well-known 74 acre campus, to serve as the City’s lead for operating Seattle’s new Waterfront Park, a series of new public spaces on Seattle’s downtown waterfront between Pioneer Square and the Seattle Aquarium. As a department of the City of Seattle, Seattle Center contributes to the quality of life for Seattle residents—and the region's economy and image as its top visitor destination.

About this Position: 

Seattle Center is seeking a HVAC Technician Supervisor. This position supervises, directs, inspects, and evaluates the work of a crew of HVAC Technicians who operate, maintain, install and repair the heating, ventilating and air-conditioning equipment and other mechanical systems on campus. This position may supervise, direct, inspect and evaluate the work of other Trade groups as assigned by Management.   This position reports to the Assistant Facility Maintenance Supervisor for the Trades group.

To excel in this job, you will need solid technical know-how and strong leadership skills. Technical know-how includes experience with operation of Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS Siemens) on a large multi-facility campus with boiler, refrigeration and HVAC systems. The desired candidate will have a track record for leading and developing teams; proven ability to lead through collaboration and influence, foster and model effective team building skills, coach, counsel and develop employees, including those of different racial, cultural and demographic backgrounds. 

Position Duties

Here is more of what you will be doing:

• Provide leadership in the day-to-day operations and supervision of staff members including setting clear expectations and directions, fostering creativity, assisting with proactive problem-solving and demonstrating effective decision-making
• Provide technical expertise and direction to the crew to solve technical operational problems
• Provide technical expertise to Project Managers, outside contractors, Architects and Engineers
• Provide training and mentorship for team members
• Ensure specialized equipment, (including heating ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment,) is properly maintained by staff and qualified maintenance contractors
• Develop, implement and communicate procedures and policies regarding unit budget, safety, purchasing, staff work scheduling, asset management and reporting systems
• Evaluate performance of direct reports; provide coaching and recommend discipline when appropriate
• Develop and monitor productivity metrics; perform scheduled equipment inspections and develop capital replacement schedules
• Manage and operate water features, elevators, pressure vessels and fire systems
• Serve as Seattle Center’s Air Quality competent person
• Understand and integrate energy management practices into existing HVAC systems
• Represent the department on various intradepartmental and interdepartmental committees, including operations and maintenance, capital investment, and major maintenance projects 

Minimum Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who possess these Desired Qualifications:

• Project management, procurement and contracting experience
• Experience maintaining, installing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical and gas HVAC systems and related equipment
• Proficiency with building controls software systems including troubleshooting programs
• Familiarity using MS Office 365 Products including Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint
• Familiarity using an asset management / work management system
• Ability to provide clear supervision and management direction in an environment of change
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, and success in team building and creating unity within diverse groups
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to make difficult and challenging decisions
• Two or more years of supervisory experience

Certification/Licensing Requirements: 

• A City of Seattle Grade II Steam Engineer and Boiler Operating License 
• A City of Seattle Refrigeration Operating Engineer's License 
• A current and valid Driver License at the time of application

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Ability to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
• Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time and to lift up to 50 pounds.  
• Work is performed in noisy environments
• Requires working at heights and in restricted areas using precautions and attention to safety procedures/equipment
• Must be able to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and work with required personal protective equipment in place

Other Qualifications

Seattle Center operates 24/7 on all 365 days per year.  

How to Apply:

The full pay range for this step-progression position is $76.20 - $88.44 per hour. New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $76.20 hourly. Current City employees’ starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions.

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. You must submit the following items to be considered for this position no later than 4:00 pm Pacific Time on Tuesday, September 23, 2025:

1. Completed NEOGOV online application. 
2. Supplemental questionnaire responses. 
3. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
4. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To align with our commitment to equity and the City of Seattle's Race and Social Justice Initiative, Seattle Center is collecting cover letters and resumes without personal identifiers to achieve a blind screening process. 

Driving Record - A current, "FULL" driving abstract from the Department of Licensing submitted upon offer of employment. Candidates with driving history that does not meet our current safety standards will be disqualified from consideration. Current City of Seattle Employees in a driving position may be required to submit an updated abstract.

Pre-Employment Physical - Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment physical.  

Why work at the City?

The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in dismantling racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and create and provide equitable processes and services. Seattle Office of Civil Rights)

The City of Seattle offers 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/employees-and-covered-family-members

For helpful tips on the application process and recruitment process: Working at the City - Human Resources | seattle.gov