Facility Energy Technician 3 (HVAC)

Initial Posting Date:

03/04/2026

Application Deadline:

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Agency:

Department of Administrative Services

Salary Range:

$5,193 - $7,968

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Facility Energy Technician 3 (HVAC)

Job Description:

Facility Energy Technician 3 (HVAC)

Oregon Department of Administrative Services

Portland, Oregon (NE Portland, Lloyd District)

Open Until Filled:  This posting will remain open until filled and we will review applications weekly. Apply now if interested!

Your next big career move starts here!

If you’re an HVAC/R expert who thrives on solving problems, working on big systems, and knowing your work truly matters, the State of Oregon wants you. Our Facility Energy Technicians keep the systems running in public buildings across the Portland metro area, systems that thousands of Oregonians rely on every day.

This is work that keeps Oregon Government running.

Come for the stability. Stay for the challenge. Build a career that lasts.

What You’ll Do

As a Facility Energy Technician 3, you’re the senior-level HVAC/R expert across Portland-area state facilities. Your mastery keeps buildings safe, efficient, and comfortable.

Your responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and repairing major HVAC assets, chillers up to 567 tons, steam boilers up to 500 HP, pumps, valves, and more.

• Troubleshooting and repairing refrigeration systems for data centers, labs, walk-in coolers/freezers, and commercial kitchens.

• Working with DDC, pneumatic controls, VFDs, and PLCs, and keeping them optimized.

• Fabricating or retrofitting ductwork, calculating heat loads, and ensuring systems perform at peak levels.

• Mentoring and guiding junior technicians.

• Responding to emergencies across Portland, Tigard, Wilsonville, and Hillsboro.

View the entire job description here.

What You’ll Love About This Position!

Working in state government means:

• Job stability you can count on—no seasonal slowdowns, no bidding for hours.

• Predictable schedules and a healthy work-life balance.

• The kind of benefits that matter—low-cost health insurance, retirement, paid leave, career development, and potential student loan forgiveness.

• A diverse range of buildings and systems that keep the job interesting: historic structures, high-security sites, advanced data centers, labs, and more.

• Work that has purpose—you’re supporting public safety, health services, environmental labs, and the employees who serve Oregon every day.

If you want to level up your skills while doing meaningful work, DAS is where you want to be.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of a recognized HVAC/R apprenticeship program or a two-year HVAC/R accredited trade school in heating and air-conditioning or refrigeration AND two years of full-time experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position;

OR

Four years of full-time experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position;

OR

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Special Qualifications:

Required Licenses: