Deer Park School District #414

HVAC/Maintenance Technician

Full-Time | 8 Hours per Day | 260 Days per Year

Join the Deer Park School District Facilities Team!

Deer Park School District is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to help maintain safe, comfortable, and efficient learning environments for our students and staff.

General Statement of Responsibilities:

The Maintenance Technician performs skilled maintenance, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance on district facilities and equipment. Primary responsibilities include HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and building automation systems while ensuring facilities operate safely and efficiently.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
Valid Washington State Driver's License.
HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and building maintenance experience.
Minimum five (5) years of experience in commercial, industrial, institutional, or school facility maintenance.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and work independently.
Strong verbal, written, and computer communication skills.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, students, contractors, vendors, and the public.

Licenses and Certifications Required

Washington State Driver's License
EPA Refrigerant Certification (Type I & II)
Boiler Certification or equivalent experience as required, or ability to obtain within first 180 days

Preferred

Washington State Journeyman Electrician License
Washington State Specialty Electrician License
Automated Logic Controls (ALC) experience
Direct Digital Controls (DDC) experience
Natural Gas Installation License
First Aid/CPR Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)

Essential Job Responsibilities

HVAC and Building Automation

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC equipment including boilers, chillers, heat pumps, fan coils, pumps, cooling towers, refrigeration equipment, and associated controls.
Maintain Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems and building automation systems, including Automated Logic (preferred).
Perform preventive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and efficiency.

General Maintenance

Perform plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, welding (preferred), and equipment repairs.
Repair doors, locks, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, and irrigation controls.
Safely operate district vehicles, lifts, trailers, tractors, and maintenance equipment.
Participate in emergency response and on-call duties as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Seldom (less than 10%)	Limited (10-30%)	Moderate (31-60%)	Frequent (61-100%)
	Sitting	Standing	Lifting/carrying up to 25
	Exposure to Human-Borne Pathogens	Stooping, bending	Exposure to outside elements, including heat, cold, and dust.
		Lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds	Exposure to tight spaces
	Walking	Twisting, pushing, pulling	Climbing (ladders, etc.)
		Manual dexterity	Walking

Terms of Employment and Salary

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Deer Park Public School Employees Association (PSE) and the Policies and Procedures of Deer Park School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Deer Park School District website https://www.dpsd.org/page/human-resources

Deer Park policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://app.eduportal.com/publicfolders/1111511/list/56713

Hours of Work/Work Schedule

Summer Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Winter Schedule: Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Work hours may change due to emergencies, weather, or district operational requirements.
Participation in an on-call rotation may be required.

Salary

$35.58-$39.76 per hour (2026-2027). Initial placement is based on applicable experience in accordance with the Public-School Employees (PSE) Collective Bargaining Agreement. Additional compensation may be available as provided in the negotiated agreement.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Washington State Retirement (DRS)
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Vacation
Professional Development Opportunities

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete the online application on the Deer Park School District website and submit:

Resume
Cover Letter
Three professional references
Confidential reference checks (including the most recent supervisor)

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of:

Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint background check (RCW 28A.400.303)
Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States
Verification of required licenses and certifications

As required by RCW 28A.400.303, school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check. Newly hired employees are responsible for the completion of the background check prior to hire.

Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences. Please contact Suzanne McKibbon at 509-464-5526 if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.

Notice of Non-discrimination

Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to:

Section 504 Coordinator & Title IX Compliance Coordinator & Civil Rights

Suzanne McKibbon

Assistant Superintendent

509-464-5526

suzanne.mckibbon@dpsdmail.org